Proud Mary

by Creedence Clearwater Revival
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Lyrics

(D)Left a good job in the cit y,

work in’ for the man ev ’ry night and day.

And I nev er lost ry one min ute of sleep in’, wor ry’n’ ’bout the way er things a might have boat been.

queen.

(A)Big wheel, keep on turn in’,

Proud Mar y keep on burn in’.

(D)Roll in’,

roll in’,

roll in’ on the riv er.

(D)Cleaned a lot of to in Mem phis,

pumped a lot of ’tane down in New Or leans.

But I nev er saw ry the good side of the y till I hitched a ride er on a riv er to been.

give.

(A)Big wheel, keep on turn in’,

Proud Mar y keep on burn in’.

(D)Roll in’,

roll in’,

roll in’ on the riv er.

in’ on the riv er.

(D)Roll in’,

roll in’,

roll in’ on the riv er.

in’ on the riv er.

Roll in’,

roll in’,

roll in’ on the riv er.

Roll in’,

roll in’,

roll in’ on the riv er.

Roll

Proud Mary — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Proud Mary" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Proud Mary”

Can I play "Proud Mary" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Proud Mary" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 120 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 6 chords: A, Bm, C, D, F, G.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Proud Mary"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Proud Mary" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Proud Mary"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Proud Mary" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.