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Creedence Clearwater Revival Popular Songs
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On this Creedence Clearwater Revival popular songs page you can explore 13 more songs by this great band from the 1960s. Help yourself to the free pdf chord sheets and demos. If you need or would like to support this site, there are full tutorial lessons available for a small fee.

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Creedence Clearwater Revival Popular Songs
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1. Jambalaya (Fogerty)

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Jambalaya was a single release back in 1973 and peaked at #5 in Canada and climbed to #16 in the US.

the song can be found on the album "The Blue Ridge Rangers".

  • Drop D Tuning: Yes
  • Capo: 2nd fret is their key
  • Rhythm: root down root up down up and repeat
  • Picking: Yes
  • Chords: D, A

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2. Long As I Can See The Light

long as i can see the light guitar lesson

Long As I Can See The Light was mainly a B-side to Looking Out My Back Door but still managed to reach #20 in the UK and went to #1 in Norway.

The song hails from the 1970 album Cosmos Factory and featured John Fogerty playing electric piano and sax on the track which was written by John Fogerty

Although it was not released as a single, the song has become a beloved track in CCR's discography. Long As I Can See The Light is a soulful ballad featuring John Fogerty's emotional vocals. It is often regarded as one of his finest compositions and showcases his introspective songwriting.

  • Drop D Tuning: No
  • Capo: No
  • Rhythm: down down up down up and repeat
  • Picking: Yes
  • Chords: G, C/G, Em, C7, D
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3. Looking Out My Back Door

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4. Proud Mary

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Proud Mary was another huge single from CCR in 1969 from their Bayou Country album and was written by John Fogerty.

This one made it to #1 in Austria and was a top 10 across several countries including a #2 in the US and Canada. CCR never had a #1 hit in the United States.

The song's opening line, "Left a good job in the city," has often been misheard as "Left a good job in the bayou," leading some to mistakenly believe it was about life in the swamps.

This energetic and lively tune will have you dancing in no time, showcasing CCR's versatility.

  • Drop D Tuning: Yes
  • Capo: No
  • Rhythm: down up stop up down up stop up
  • Picking: Yes
  • Chords: C, A, G, F, D, Bm
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5. Ramble Tamble

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Ramble Tamble is a popular CCR song but was never released as a single.

It appears on the Cosmos Factory album of 1970 and was written by John Fogerty.

While it wasn't released as a single, "Ramble Tamble" is an album track that showcases CCR's ability to explore extended instrumental sections and display their prowess as a rock band.

Ramble Tamble is an expansive and dynamic song, featuring a combination of rock and psychedelic elements. Its intricate structure and energetic guitar solos make it a standout track on the "Cosmo's Factory" album.

  • Drop D Tuning: Yes
  • Capo: No
  • Rhythm: root down up down up down up and down-strokes and some steady up and down
  • Picking: Yes a little
  • Chords: D, C, G, Am, G6, F some descending - see video
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6. Rock & Roll Girls - (Fogerty)

Rock & Roll Girls ... info soon.

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7. Someday Never Comes

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Someday Never Comes was released as a single and appears on the last album from 1972 called Mardi Gras.

The song peaked at #25 in the US and was the last single ever released by CCR before they officially disbanded in 1972.

  • Drop D Tuning: No
  • Capo: 2nd fret = original key
  • Rhythm: down down up down up down up and repeat then later its a down down up down down up down up
  • Picking: No
  • Chords: A, E, Gbm, Dm, F, D, Bm, A#, F, Dm, D#m, F#, D#, Gm
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8. Southern Streamline (Fogerty)

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Southern Streamline was a 1997 release from the album "Blue Moon Swamp".

The song charted at #67 on the US country charts.

  • Drop D Tuning: Yes
  • Capo: 2nd fret - original key has no capo
  • Rhythm: root down up down up down up and repeat
  • Picking: Yes
  • Chords: D, G, A7

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9. The Old Man Down The Road (Fogerty)

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The Old Man Down The Road hit #1 for John Fogerty in 1984, his first solo #1 song and his only #1 hit. CCR had no #1 hits in the US so this must have felt good.

The track can be found on the album, "Centerfield".

  • Drop D Tuning: No
  • Capo: No
  • Rhythm: use down strokes . with the odd up stroke and a few riffs
  • Picking: Yes
  • Chords: E, G, C, D, E7

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10. Traveling Band

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Traveling Band was written by John Fogerty and was included on the 1970 album "Cosmos Factory" and was written by John Fogerty.

The song peaked at #2 in the US and #8 in the UK.

Travelin Band" peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1970 and reached #8 in the UK.

The song's high-energy rock and roll sound, with its driving rhythm and catchy lyrics, captures the essence of the band's energetic live performances. It became one of CCR's biggest hits and a concert staple.

  • Drop D Tuning: No
  • Capo: 2nd fret
  • Rhythm: down up down up down up 
  • Picking: Yes
  • Chords: E, A, B
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11. Up Around The Bend

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Up Around The Bend was the A-side with the song Run Through The Jungle. The song reached #1 in Australia and The Netherlands and was a top 10 in several other countries. The track was written by John Fogerty and reached #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1970.

It was released in 1970 from the Cosmos Factory album.

The song's lyrics and melody are known for their optimistic and uplifting qualities. It has been featured in various films, commercials, and television shows, cementing its status as one of CCR's most recognizable and enduring songs.

  • Drop D Tuning: No
  • Capo: No
  • Rhythm: down-strokes
  • Picking: Yes
  • Chords: D, A, D/Gb, G
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12. Who'll Stop The Rain

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Who'll Stop The Rain performed quite well on the charts, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in 1970.

This one is played in G but sung on the high end of G, so because it's out of my range, I'm using a capo 3rd fret and singing on the low end of A#. The chords you'll need are G, D, Em, C, Bm and an Am. There ks no lead but I put a break in this one with the rhythm root up down up and repeat in standard tuning.


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13. You're The Reason (Fogerty)

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You're The Reason and an old Bobby Edwards number from 1961. John Fogerty put it on his album "The Blue Ridge Rangers" in 1973.

The song was never released as a single.

  • Drop D Tuning: No
  • Capo: No
  • Rhythm: root down up root up down up
  • Picking: Yes
  • Chords: C, G, C7, F, G7

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