Top John Fogerty Guitar Songs and Acoustic Lessons
John Fogerty, the voice and creative force behind Creedence Clearwater Revival, also built an impressive solo catalog filled with rootsy rock, country-blues, and swampy guitar riffs.
This page features 9 of his standout solo hits — from the driving groove of The Old Man Down The Road to the Cajun-flavored fun of Jambalaya. Whether you're a longtime Fogerty fan or discovering his solo material for the first time, these acoustic guitar lessons will show you how to strum along with style.
Each song includes a performance demo video, a printable chord and lyrics sheet, and the option to grab the full in-depth tutorial if you’d like to master the entire arrangement.
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John Fogerty Guitar Song List
1. 110 In The Shade
2. Blue Moon Nights
3. Hearts Of Stone
4. I Ain't Never
5. Jambalaya
6. Rock & Roll Girls
7. Southern Streamline
8. The Old Man Down The Road
9. You're The Reason
1. 110 In The Shade - Learn To Play On Guitar
110 In The Shade was originally featured on Fogerty’s 1997 album Blue Moon Swamp and is a slow-burning, soulful track with gospel undertones and rich slide guitar work.
Lyrically, it captures the struggle and hope of a working man facing unbearable heat and hard times. It’s a great piece for rhythm players, offering steady strumming, dynamic builds, and expressive chord voicings that give it a swampy southern vibe.
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2. Blue Moon Nights - Learn To Play On Guitar
Blue Moon Nights is an upbeat track one of the more melodic and nostalgic tunes from Blue Moon Swamp.
“Blue Moon Nights” channels a retro 1950s rockabilly energy with Fogerty’s signature twang and a toe-tapping rhythm. It’s a fun one to play on acoustic, using simple open chords and a bouncy strum pattern that captures the song’s throwback charm.
A great addition for players looking to mix classic feel with modern songwriting.
Chords And Strumming
This one I play with a capo 2nd fret and with drop D tuning. Only three chords here which are D, G and an A7. For rhythm play a root down up down up down up and repeat or play a root down up bass up down up. Some picking in this one.
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3. Hearts Of Stone - Learn To Play On Guitar
Hearts Of Stone was a #37 in the US and a #35 when it was released as a single back in 1973 from John Fogerty's first solo album after the breakup of CCR.
The track can be found on The Blue Ridge Rangers album.
Chords And Strumming
I play a capo 2nd fret here in standard tuning along with a root down root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. A bit of lead with the chords E, A and B7.
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4. I Ain't Never - Learn To Play On Guitar
I Ain't Never was a track from the 1973 album "The Blue Ridge Rangers" which was released in 1973.
The song was never released as a single.
Chords And Strumming
I play this number with drop D tuning with a down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern and some lead blended into the chords. Only an A, D and E in this one.
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5. Jambalaya - Learn To Play On Guitar
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".
Chords And Strumming
A capo 2nd fret is where they are here and with drop D tuning. Only the D and A chord required here as you play a root down root up down up and repeat pattern.
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6. Rock And Roll Girls - Learn To Play On Guitar
Rock & Roll Girls is not a 60s song but hails from 1985 and managed to reach #5 on the US rock charts. John says he got the idea from watching his teenage daughter and her friends.
Chords And Strumming
Some lead in this one as you play all down strokes for rhythm with the four chords G, C, D and Em in standard tuning.
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7. Southern Streamline - Learn To Play On Guitar
Southern Streamline was a 1997 release from the album "Blue Moon Swamp".
The song charted at #67 on the US country charts.
Chords And Strumming
I play a drop D tuning here and a capo 2nd fret. Some lead required with a root down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern while playing the chords D, G and A7.
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8. The Old Man Down The Road - Learn To Play On Guitar
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".
Chords And Strumming
For rhythm here you can play us down strokes along with the odd up stroke. Some lead here in standard tuning while playing the chords E, G, C, D and an E7.
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9. You're The Reason - Learn To Play On Guitar
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.
Chords And Strumming
For rhythm play a root down up root up down up and repeat pattern in standard tuning.Some lead required with the chords C, G, C7, F and a G7.
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From upbeat rockers to heartfelt ballads, Fogerty’s solo work offers a diverse range of songs that are both fun and rewarding to play.
These lessons capture the spirit of his timeless songwriting and showcase techniques that blend rhythm, groove, and storytelling — all wrapped into one guitar-friendly collection. Explore the demos, grab the chord sheets, and take your pick of full lessons to dig even deeper into the legacy of John Fogerty.
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