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More Popular CCR Guitar Songs to Learn on Guitar
Step back into the golden era of swamp rock with Volume 2 of our Creedence Clearwater Revival guitar series.
This page features 10 more must-know CCR songs, blending gritty vocals, iconic riffs, and soulful rhythms that are a joy to play on acoustic.
Whether you’re jamming out to the driving beat of Travelling Band, strumming through the haunting vibe of I Put A Spell On You, or soaking in the emotion of Someday Never Comes, these lessons will walk you through every chord, rhythm pattern, and lead hook. Each song includes a full video demo and downloadable resources to help you master them.
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Popular Creedence Clearwater Revival Song List
1. Before You Accuse Me2. Cotton Fields
3. Hello Mary Lou
4. Hey Tonight
5. I Heard It Through The Grapevine
6. I Put A Spell On You
7. Long As I Can See The Light
8. Ramble Tamble
9. Someday Never Comes
10. Travelling Band
1. Before You Accuse Me - Learn To Play On Guitar
Before You Accuse Me was covered by CCR but never released as a single. It's an old Bo Diddley song from 1957.
The track appears on their debut album Creedence Clearwater Revival album.
Chords And Strumming
Play this number with a down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern in standard tuning. Some lead required with the chords E, A and B7.
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2. Cotton Fields - Learn To Play On Guitar
Cotton Fields was a track on the 1969 album Willy And The Poor Boys and was released as a single and made it to #1 in Mexico.
This version was a cover of this old song that Lead Belly recorded in 1940.
Chords And Strumming
This one I play in standard tuning with the chords G, C and D and a C7 and D7 thrown in using a steady down up down rhythm pattern. Some lead required here.
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3. Hello Mary Lou - Learn To Play On Guitar
Hello Mary Lou to my knowledge was never released as a single.
It was a track from their last album in 1972 called Mardi-Gras. This is an old Gene Pitney song that was first recorded by Johnny Duncan and then in 1961 by Ricky Nelson.
Chords And Strumming
Some lead here blended into the root down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern and in standard tuning. For chords you'll need an A, D, E, Db7, Gbm and a B7.
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4. Hey Tonight - Learn To Play On Guitar
Hey Tonight charted in three countries when it was released as a single in 1971 from the Pendulum album.
It hit #1 in Belgium and Denmark and #9 in Australia and was written by John Fogerty. Hey Tonight reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1971.
The song's upbeat tempo and infectious energy make it a fan favorite. It is often performed live and is known for its catchy chorus and memorable guitar riff.
Chords And Strumming
This one is played with down strokes for rhythm in standard tuning and with lead work required. For chords play an E, A, B, Gb and a B7.
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5. I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Learn To Play On Guitar
I Heard It Through The Grapevine of course is an older Marvin Gaye song from the 1960s but was covered by CCR for their 1970s album Cosmos Factory.
The track is over 11 minutes in length in this version from Creedence and they went ahead a released a single of the song three years later in 1973. It hit #10 in the Netherlands.
Chords And Strumming
This one I ply with a capo 2nd fret in drop D tuning and sung on the low end of E. For rhythm you'll play a combo of down strokes and a down up pause up down up pause up pattern. Some lead required with the chords D, G, A and a Bm.
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6. I Put A Spell On You - Learn To Play On Guitar
I Put A Spell On You was
released on several albums. The first was in 1968 from the Creedence
Clearwater Revival album and never cracked the top 40. The track was not
written by John Fogerty but instead by
Screamin' Jay Hawkins, which was a hit for him.
A re-release in 1972 fared better with the song reaching #12 and #3. The final release was in 1990 but the song only charted in The Netherlands at #64
CCR's rendition of "I Put a Spell on You" showcases John Fogerty's powerful vocals and the band's ability to infuse their own style into a classic blues-rock song.
Chords And Strumming
For chords here you'll need an Em, Am, B7, C, F, D, G and A in standard tuning and some lead. Play a down down down up down down and repeat rhythm pattern.
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7. Long As I Can See The Light - Learn To Play On Guitar
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.
Chords And Strumming
Played in standard tuning with a down down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. Some lead with the chords G, C/G, Em, C7 and D.
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8. Ramble Tamble - Learn To Play On Guitar
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.
Chords And Strumming
Another one I play with drop D tuning and a root down up down up down up rhythm pattern with some down strokes and some steady up and down shuffle rhythm. Some lead with the chords D, C, G, Am, G6 and F.
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9. Someday Never Comes - Learn To Play On Guitar
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.
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A capo 2nd fret keeps you in the original key in standard tuning with the chords A, E, Gbm, Dm, F, D, Bm, A#, F, Dm, D#m, F#, D# and a Gm. No lead with a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern and then later its a down down up down down up down up pattern.
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10. Travelling Band - Learn To Play On Guitar
Travelling 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.
It became one of CCR's biggest hits and a concert staple.
Chords And Strumming
I play capo 2nd fret on this one with a down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. Some lead with the chords E, A and B.
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These Creedence guitar songs stand as proof of how timeless and powerful simple, well-crafted music can be. Volume 2 rounds out the CCR collection with more fan favorites like Proud Mary, Lodi, and Who’ll Stop the Rain, all arranged for intermediate-level players looking to add groove and grit to their songbook.
Be sure to check out Volume 1 if you haven’t already, and keep your CCR journey going strong!
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