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(D)Left a good job in the ci ty,
work in’ for The Man ev ’ry night and day,
and I nev er lost one mi nute of the sleep ty, in’, un wor ry in’ ’bout the way things a might have boat been.
(A)Big wheel keep on turn in’,
(Bm)Proud Ma ry keep on burn in’,
roll in’,
roll in’,
roll in’ on the ri ver.
(D)Cleaned a lot of in the Mem ty,
pumped a lot of pain in ’ry New Or leans,
but I nev er saw the good side of the sleep ty, in’, un til ry I hitched a ride on a riv er boat queen.
(A)Big wheel keep on turn in’,
(Bm)Proud Ma ry keep on burn in’,
roll in’,
roll in’,
roll in’ on the ri ver.
(D)If you come down to the ri ver,
bet you gon na find some peo ple who live.
You don’t have to wor ry ’cause you have no mo ney, peo ple on the ri ver are hap py to give.
(D)Roll in’,
roll in’,
roll in’ on the ri ver.
(D)Roll in’,
roll in’,
roll in’ on the ri ver.
Proud Mary — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Proud Mary" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 100 BPM.
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About “Proud Mary”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Proud Mary" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Proud Mary" is in D.
- What key is "Proud Mary" by Creedence Clearwater Revival played in?
- Proud Mary is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Proud Mary"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Proud Mary" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Proud Mary"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Proud Mary"?
- "Proud Mary" was originally performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Proud Mary"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, Bm, C, D. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival can I play here?
- Try "HEY, TONIGHT", "SUSIE-Q", "FORTUNATE SON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Proud Mary" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Proud Mary" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Proud Mary"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.