CCR / Tina TurnerBeginnerKey of D4 Chords2 min read
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Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · A · Bm · G
Proud Mary Chords – Guitar
“Proud Mary” is a classic rock anthem originally by Creedence Clearwater Revival and later made iconic by Tina Turner. The driving rhythm and memorable riff make it a staple for guitar players.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Start with the classic intro riff: a quick D-C-Bm sequence. The verse is steady D and A strumming. Build energy into the chorus. This song is all about groove and drive.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
Left a good job in the city
A
Working for the man every night and day
D
And I never lost one minute of sleeping
A
Worrying ’bout the way things might have been
Chorus
BmD
Big wheel keep on turning
ABm
Proud Mary keep on burning
DABmG
Rolling, rolling, rolling on the river
DABmG
Rolling, rolling, rolling on the river
Verse 2
D
Cleaned a lot of plates in Memphis
A
Pumped a lot of ‘pane down in New Orleans
D
But I never saw the good side of the city
A
’Til I hitched a ride on a riverboat queen
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Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · A · Bm · G
Proud Mary Chords – Ukulele
“Proud Mary” is a classic rock anthem originally by Creedence Clearwater Revival and later made iconic by Tina Turner. The driving rhythm and memorable riff make it a staple for guitar players.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↓↓↑
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Tip: Start with the classic intro riff: a quick D-C-Bm sequence. The verse is steady D and A strumming. Build energy into the chorus. This song is all about groove and drive.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
Left a good job in the city
A
Working for the man every night and day
D
And I never lost one minute of sleeping
A
Worrying ’bout the way things might have been
Chorus
BmD
Big wheel keep on turning
ABm
Proud Mary keep on burning
DABmG
Rolling, rolling, rolling on the river
DABmG
Rolling, rolling, rolling on the river
Verse 2
D
Cleaned a lot of plates in Memphis
A
Pumped a lot of ‘pane down in New Orleans
D
But I never saw the good side of the city
A
’Til I hitched a ride on a riverboat queen
Dtap to play
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Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · A · Bm · G
Proud Mary Chords – Piano
“Proud Mary” is a classic rock anthem originally by Creedence Clearwater Revival and later made iconic by Tina Turner. The driving rhythm and memorable riff make it a staple for guitar players.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↓↓↑
123456
Tip: Start with the classic intro riff: a quick D-C-Bm sequence. The verse is steady D and A strumming. Build energy into the chorus. This song is all about groove and drive.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
Left a good job in the city
A
Working for the man every night and day
D
And I never lost one minute of sleeping
A
Worrying ’bout the way things might have been
Chorus
BmD
Big wheel keep on turning
ABm
Proud Mary keep on burning
DABmG
Rolling, rolling, rolling on the river
DABmG
Rolling, rolling, rolling on the river
Verse 2
D
Cleaned a lot of plates in Memphis
A
Pumped a lot of ‘pane down in New Orleans
D
But I never saw the good side of the city
A
’Til I hitched a ride on a riverboat queen
Dtap to play
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Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · A · Bm · G
Proud Mary Chords – Banjo
“Proud Mary” is a classic rock anthem originally by Creedence Clearwater Revival and later made iconic by Tina Turner. The driving rhythm and memorable riff make it a staple for guitar players.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↓↓↑
123456
Tip: Start with the classic intro riff: a quick D-C-Bm sequence. The verse is steady D and A strumming. Build energy into the chorus. This song is all about groove and drive.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
Left a good job in the city
A
Working for the man every night and day
D
And I never lost one minute of sleeping
A
Worrying ’bout the way things might have been
Chorus
BmD
Big wheel keep on turning
ABm
Proud Mary keep on burning
DABmG
Rolling, rolling, rolling on the river
DABmG
Rolling, rolling, rolling on the river
Verse 2
D
Cleaned a lot of plates in Memphis
A
Pumped a lot of ‘pane down in New Orleans
D
But I never saw the good side of the city
A
’Til I hitched a ride on a riverboat queen
Dtap to play
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Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · A · Bm · G
Proud Mary Chords – Mandolin
“Proud Mary” is a classic rock anthem originally by Creedence Clearwater Revival and later made iconic by Tina Turner. The driving rhythm and memorable riff make it a staple for guitar players.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↓↓↑
123456
Tip: Start with the classic intro riff: a quick D-C-Bm sequence. The verse is steady D and A strumming. Build energy into the chorus. This song is all about groove and drive.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
Left a good job in the city
A
Working for the man every night and day
D
And I never lost one minute of sleeping
A
Worrying ’bout the way things might have been
Chorus
BmD
Big wheel keep on turning
ABm
Proud Mary keep on burning
DABmG
Rolling, rolling, rolling on the river
DABmG
Rolling, rolling, rolling on the river
Verse 2
D
Cleaned a lot of plates in Memphis
A
Pumped a lot of ‘pane down in New Orleans
D
But I never saw the good side of the city
A
’Til I hitched a ride on a riverboat queen
Dtap to play
Atap to play
Bmtap to play
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Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · A · Bm · G
Proud Mary Chords – Harmonica
“Proud Mary” is a classic rock anthem originally by Creedence Clearwater Revival and later made iconic by Tina Turner. The driving rhythm and memorable riff make it a staple for guitar players.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↓↓↑
123456
Tip: Start with the classic intro riff: a quick D-C-Bm sequence. The verse is steady D and A strumming. Build energy into the chorus. This song is all about groove and drive.