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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E · A · B · D
Green River Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · A · B · D
Green River Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · A · B · D
Green River Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · A · B · D
Green River Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · A · B · D
Green River Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · A · B · D
Green River Chords – Harmonica
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s swamp rock classic about a nostalgic childhood retreat. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep the rhythm steady and driving, muting the strings slightly for that classic CCR groove.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E – A
E – B
E – A
E – B – E
B – E – A – E
Chorus
E – A – E
B – A – E
E – A – E
B – A – E – B
Verse 2
E – A – E
B – A – E
E – A – E
B – A – E
B – E – A – E
Chorus
E – A – E
B – A – E
E – A – E
B – A – E – B
Bridge
E – A – E
B – A – E
E – A – E
B – A – E
Verse 3
E – A – E
B – A – E
E – A – E
B – A – E
B – E – A – E
Chorus
E – A – E
B – A – E
E – A – E
B – A – E – B
Outro
E – A – E
B – A – E
E – A – E
B – A – E – B
E – A – E
B – A – E
E – A – E
B – A – E – B
E – A – E
B – A – E
E – A – E
B – A – E – B
Practice tip: Focus on the simple E-A-B chord progression; once you have it down, the whole song falls into place. Practice switching from E to A and E to B smoothly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Green River"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, B and D.
Is "Green River" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Green River" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Green River"?
It was written by John Fogerty, and released in 1969.