Creedence Clearwater Revival’s protest-rock classic with driving energy. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Rock Driving Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play this one with aggressive downstrokes for that raw rock energy. Keep the tempo upbeat and driving throughout.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GD
Some folks are born made to wave the flag
CG
Ooh, they’re red, white and blue
GD
And when the band plays ”Hail to the Chief”
CG
Ooh, they point the cannon at you, Lord
Chorus
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no senator’s son, son
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate one, no
Verse 2
GD
Some folks are born silver spoon in hand
CG
Lord, don’t they help themselves, oh
GD
But when the taxman comes to the door
CG
Lord, the house looks like a rummage sale, yes
Chorus
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no millionaire’s son, no no
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate one, no
Verse 3
GD
Some folks inherit star-spangled eyes
CG
Ooh, they send you down to war, Lord
GD
And when you ask them, ”How much should we give?”
CG
Ooh, they only answer “More! More! More!”, yeah
Chorus
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no military son, son
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate one, one
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate one, no no no
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate son, no no no
Practice tip: This is a perfect beginner song — just three chords (G, C, D) throughout. Focus on keeping a tight, punchy rhythm to capture the song’s protest energy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Fortunate Son"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C and Em.
Is "Fortunate Son" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Fortunate Son" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Fortunate Son"?
It was written by John Fogerty, and released in 1969.
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · D · C · Em
Fortunate Son Chords – Ukulele
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s protest-rock classic with driving energy. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Rock Driving Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play this one with aggressive downstrokes for that raw rock energy. Keep the tempo upbeat and driving throughout.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GD
Some folks are born made to wave the flag
CG
Ooh, they’re red, white and blue
GD
And when the band plays ”Hail to the Chief”
CG
Ooh, they point the cannon at you, Lord
Chorus
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no senator’s son, son
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate one, no
Verse 2
GD
Some folks are born silver spoon in hand
CG
Lord, don’t they help themselves, oh
GD
But when the taxman comes to the door
CG
Lord, the house looks like a rummage sale, yes
Chorus
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no millionaire’s son, no no
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate one, no
Verse 3
GD
Some folks inherit star-spangled eyes
CG
Ooh, they send you down to war, Lord
GD
And when you ask them, ”How much should we give?”
CG
Ooh, they only answer “More! More! More!”, yeah
Chorus
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no military son, son
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate one, one
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate one, no no no
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate son, no no no
Practice tip: This is a perfect beginner song — just three chords (G, C, D) throughout. Focus on keeping a tight, punchy rhythm to capture the song’s protest energy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Fortunate Son"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C and Em.
Is "Fortunate Son" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Fortunate Son" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Fortunate Son"?
It was written by John Fogerty, and released in 1969.
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · D · C · Em
Fortunate Son Chords – Piano
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s protest-rock classic with driving energy. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Rock Driving Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play this one with aggressive downstrokes for that raw rock energy. Keep the tempo upbeat and driving throughout.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GD
Some folks are born made to wave the flag
CG
Ooh, they’re red, white and blue
GD
And when the band plays ”Hail to the Chief”
CG
Ooh, they point the cannon at you, Lord
Chorus
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no senator’s son, son
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate one, no
Verse 2
GD
Some folks are born silver spoon in hand
CG
Lord, don’t they help themselves, oh
GD
But when the taxman comes to the door
CG
Lord, the house looks like a rummage sale, yes
Chorus
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no millionaire’s son, no no
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate one, no
Verse 3
GD
Some folks inherit star-spangled eyes
CG
Ooh, they send you down to war, Lord
GD
And when you ask them, ”How much should we give?”
CG
Ooh, they only answer “More! More! More!”, yeah
Chorus
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no military son, son
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate one, one
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate one, no no no
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate son, no no no
Practice tip: This is a perfect beginner song — just three chords (G, C, D) throughout. Focus on keeping a tight, punchy rhythm to capture the song’s protest energy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Fortunate Son"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C and Em.
Is "Fortunate Son" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Fortunate Son" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Fortunate Son"?
It was written by John Fogerty, and released in 1969.
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · D · C · Em
Fortunate Son Chords – Banjo
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s protest-rock classic with driving energy. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Rock Driving Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play this one with aggressive downstrokes for that raw rock energy. Keep the tempo upbeat and driving throughout.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GD
Some folks are born made to wave the flag
CG
Ooh, they’re red, white and blue
GD
And when the band plays ”Hail to the Chief”
CG
Ooh, they point the cannon at you, Lord
Chorus
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no senator’s son, son
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate one, no
Verse 2
GD
Some folks are born silver spoon in hand
CG
Lord, don’t they help themselves, oh
GD
But when the taxman comes to the door
CG
Lord, the house looks like a rummage sale, yes
Chorus
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no millionaire’s son, no no
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate one, no
Verse 3
GD
Some folks inherit star-spangled eyes
CG
Ooh, they send you down to war, Lord
GD
And when you ask them, ”How much should we give?”
CG
Ooh, they only answer “More! More! More!”, yeah
Chorus
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no military son, son
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate one, one
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate one, no no no
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate son, no no no
Practice tip: This is a perfect beginner song — just three chords (G, C, D) throughout. Focus on keeping a tight, punchy rhythm to capture the song’s protest energy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Fortunate Son"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C and Em.
Is "Fortunate Son" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Fortunate Son" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Fortunate Son"?
It was written by John Fogerty, and released in 1969.
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · D · C · Em
Fortunate Son Chords – Mandolin
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s protest-rock classic with driving energy. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Rock Driving Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play this one with aggressive downstrokes for that raw rock energy. Keep the tempo upbeat and driving throughout.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GD
Some folks are born made to wave the flag
CG
Ooh, they’re red, white and blue
GD
And when the band plays ”Hail to the Chief”
CG
Ooh, they point the cannon at you, Lord
Chorus
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no senator’s son, son
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate one, no
Verse 2
GD
Some folks are born silver spoon in hand
CG
Lord, don’t they help themselves, oh
GD
But when the taxman comes to the door
CG
Lord, the house looks like a rummage sale, yes
Chorus
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no millionaire’s son, no no
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate one, no
Verse 3
GD
Some folks inherit star-spangled eyes
CG
Ooh, they send you down to war, Lord
GD
And when you ask them, ”How much should we give?”
CG
Ooh, they only answer “More! More! More!”, yeah
Chorus
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no military son, son
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate one, one
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate one, no no no
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate son, no no no
Practice tip: This is a perfect beginner song — just three chords (G, C, D) throughout. Focus on keeping a tight, punchy rhythm to capture the song’s protest energy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Fortunate Son"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C and Em.
Is "Fortunate Son" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Fortunate Son" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Fortunate Son"?
It was written by John Fogerty, and released in 1969.
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · D · C · Em
Fortunate Son Chords – Harmonica
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s protest-rock classic with driving energy. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Rock Driving Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play this one with aggressive downstrokes for that raw rock energy. Keep the tempo upbeat and driving throughout.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GD
Some folks are born made to wave the flag
CG
Ooh, they’re red, white and blue
GD
And when the band plays ”Hail to the Chief”
CG
Ooh, they point the cannon at you, Lord
Chorus
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no senator’s son, son
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate one, no
Verse 2
GD
Some folks are born silver spoon in hand
CG
Lord, don’t they help themselves, oh
GD
But when the taxman comes to the door
CG
Lord, the house looks like a rummage sale, yes
Chorus
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no millionaire’s son, no no
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate one, no
Verse 3
GD
Some folks inherit star-spangled eyes
CG
Ooh, they send you down to war, Lord
GD
And when you ask them, ”How much should we give?”
CG
Ooh, they only answer “More! More! More!”, yeah
Chorus
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no military son, son
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate one, one
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate one, no no no
GD
It ain’t me, it ain’t me
CG
I ain’t no fortunate son, no no no
Practice tip: This is a perfect beginner song — just three chords (G, C, D) throughout. Focus on keeping a tight, punchy rhythm to capture the song’s protest energy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Fortunate Son"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C and Em.
Is "Fortunate Son" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Fortunate Son" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Fortunate Son"?
It was written by John Fogerty, and released in 1969.