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Born On The Bayou

Creedence Clearwater Revival & CCR

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Born On The Bayou by Creedence Clearwater Revival & CCR

Level: Beginner Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  E7   E7
  E7   E7   E7   E7

Verse 1
Now, WhenE7 I Was Just A Little Boy      StaE7ndin' To My DaE7ddy's Knee                         E7​
My Papa E7Said, "Son, Don't Let The Man GeE7t You    And Do What He E7Done To Me"                                       E7​
'Cause He'll Get You      E7   'CausE7e He'll Get You Now, Now            E7              E7​

Verse 2
And I CaE7n Remember The Fourth Of July E7   Runnin' Through The BE7ackwood Bare                                     E7​
And I CaE7n Still Hear My Ol' Hound Dog BaE7rkin'   Chasin' Down A Hoodoo E7There                                  E7   D7   A7​
  E7Chasin' Down A Hoodoo There            E7    D7   A7​

Hook 1
  E7    Born On The Bayou     E7       D7   A7     E7Born On The Bayou          E7   D7   A7​
  E7    Born On The Bayou, LorE7d, LorD7d     A7      E7     E7​

Instruments
  E7   E7   E7   E7  [x3]
  E7   E7   D7 A7   E7   D7 A7   E7   D7 A7   E7   D7 A7   E7
  E7   E7   E7   E7  [x2]
  E7   E7   E7   E7

Verse 3
  E7Wish I Was Back On The Bayou       RE7ollin' With SoE7me Cajun Queen                        E7​
  E7Wishin' I Were A Fast FreE7ight Train   I'm Just A Chooglin' On Down ToE7 New Orleans                  E7​

Last-Hook
  E7    Born On The Bayou  E7         BE7orn On The Bayou         E7​
  E7    Born On The Bayou  E7   Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It E7                E7​

Instruments (Fade Out)
  E7   E7   E7   E7  [x3]
  E7   E7   D7 A7   E7   E7
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Born On The Bayou?

The chords for Born On The Bayou are: E7, D7, A7

What is the original key of Born On The Bayou?

The original key is E7.

What is the difficulty of playing Born On The Bayou?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Born On The Bayou in another key?

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

Can Born On The Bayou be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Born On The Bayou on ukulele?

Chord Born On The Bayou can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Born On The Bayou?

Born On The Bayou uses 3 chords: E7, D7, A7

What is the easiest way to play Born On The Bayou?

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 Born On The Bayou released in?

Born On The Bayou was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Born On The Bayou?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Born On The Bayou 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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