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Born On The Bayou

Creedence Clearwater Revival & CCR

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Born On The Bayou by Creedence Clearwater Revival & CCR in the key of A

Level: Beginner Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  A7   A7
  A7   A7   A7   A7

Verse 1
Now, WhenA7 I Was Just A Little Boy      StaA7ndin' To My DaA7ddy's Knee                         A7​
My Papa A7Said, "Son, Don't Let The Man GeA7t You    And Do What He A7Done To Me"                                       A7​
'Cause He'll Get You      A7   'CausA7e He'll Get You Now, Now            A7              A7​

Verse 2
And I CaA7n Remember The Fourth Of July A7   Runnin' Through The BA7ackwood Bare                                     A7​
And I CaA7n Still Hear My Ol' Hound Dog BaA7rkin'   Chasin' Down A Hoodoo A7There                                  A7   G7   D7​
  A7Chasin' Down A Hoodoo There            A7    G7   D7​

Hook 1
  A7    Born On The Bayou     A7       G7   D7     A7Born On The Bayou          A7   G7   D7​
  A7    Born On The Bayou, LorA7d, LorG7d     D7      A7     A7​

Instruments
  A7   A7   A7   A7  [x3]
  A7   A7   G7 D7   A7   G7 D7   A7   G7 D7   A7   G7 D7   A7
  A7   A7   A7   A7  [x2]
  A7   A7   A7   A7

Verse 3
  A7Wish I Was Back On The Bayou       RA7ollin' With SoA7me Cajun Queen                        A7​
  A7Wishin' I Were A Fast FreA7ight Train   I'm Just A Chooglin' On Down ToA7 New Orleans                  A7​

Last-Hook
  A7    Born On The Bayou  A7         BA7orn On The Bayou         A7​
  A7    Born On The Bayou  A7   Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It A7                A7​

Instruments (Fade Out)
  A7   A7   A7   A7  [x3]
  A7   A7   G7 D7   A7   A7
Also available in: E7 (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Born On The Bayou?

The chords for Born On The Bayou are: A7, G7, D7

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: A7, G7, D7

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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