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Proud Mary

Andy Williams

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Proud Mary by Andy Williams in the key of G

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
G E G E
G E D C C6 C A

Spoken Intro
AWell This Is The Story Of A Lady

A Very Proud Lady From Down Memphis Way

Now She Wasn’t The Run-Of-The-Mill Lady

No, No, She Was Something Special

In Fact, Folks Said A Man Hadn’t Lived

Til He’d Had A Ride On Proud Mary

Verse 1
ALeft A Good Job In The City

Workin' For The Man Every Night And Day

And I Never Lost One Minute Of Sleepin'

Worryin' 'Bout The Way Things Might Have Been

Chorus
EBig Wheel Keep On Turnin'
F#mProud Mary Keep On Burnin'
RAollin', Alright, Rollin', Okay

Rollin' On The River

Verse 2
ACleaned A Lot Of Plates In Memphis

Pumped A Lot Of Pane Down In New Orleans

But I Never Saw The Good Side Of The City

Til I Hitched A Ride On A River Boat Queen

Chorus
EBig Wheel Keep On Turnin'
F#mProud Mary Keep On Burnin'
RAollin', Alright, Rollin', Okay

Rollin' On The River
Instrumental
G E G E
G E D C
C(YC6eahC KAeep On Rollin’, Yeah Keep On Rollin’

Yeah Keep On Rollin’, Yeah Keep On Rollin’)

Chorus
EBig Wheel Keep On Turnin', Woah
F#mProud Mary Keep On Burnin' (Keep On Burnin’)
RAollin', Alright, Rollin', Okay

Rollin' On The River

Verse 3
AIf You Come Down To The River

Bet You're Gonna Find Some People Who Live

You Don't Have To Worry Cause You Have No Money

People On The River Are Happy To Give

Chorus
EBig Wheel Keep On Turnin'
F#mProud Mary Keep On Burnin'
RAollin', Yeah, Rollin', Okay

Rollin' On The River

Outro
ARollin', Hey Yeah, Rollin', Okay

Rollin' On The River
ARollin', Alright, Rollin', Okay

Rollin' On The River
ARollin', Ooo Yeah, Rollin', Yeayeah

Rollin' On The River
Also available in: A# (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Proud Mary?

The chords for Proud Mary are: G, E, D, C, C6, A, F#m

What is the original key of Proud Mary?

The original key is A#.

What is the difficulty of playing Proud Mary?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Proud Mary in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Proud Mary be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Proud Mary on ukulele?

Chord Proud Mary can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Proud Mary?

Proud Mary uses 7 chords: G, E, D, C, C6, A, F#m

What is the easiest way to play Proud Mary?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Proud Mary released in?

Proud Mary was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Proud Mary?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Proud Mary to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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