About “Susie-q”

Why does "Susie-q" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Susie-q".

What key is "Susie-q" by Creedence Clearwater Revival played in?

Susie-q is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Susie-q"?

The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Susie-q" 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 "Susie-q"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Susie-q"?

"Susie-q" was originally performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Susie-q"?

This arrangement uses 5 chords: Ab7, B7, Bb7, C, Eb.

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.

Is this real sheet music for "Susie-q"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Susie-q".

Can I see all the notes in "Susie-q"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Ab at 140 BPM.