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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 C

Level: Beginner Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  C7   C7
  C7   C7   C7   C7

Verse 1
Now, WhenC7 I Was Just A Little Boy      StaC7ndin' To My DaC7ddy's Knee                         C7​
My Papa C7Said, "Son, Don't Let The Man GeC7t You    And Do What He C7Done To Me"                                       C7​
'Cause He'll Get You      C7   'CausC7e He'll Get You Now, Now            C7              C7​

Verse 2
And I CaC7n Remember The Fourth Of July C7   Runnin' Through The BC7ackwood Bare                                     C7​
And I CaC7n Still Hear My Ol' Hound Dog BaC7rkin'   Chasin' Down A Hoodoo C7There                                  C7   A#7    F7​
  C7Chasin' Down A Hoodoo There            C7    A#7    F7​

Hook 1
  C7    Born On The Bayou     C7       A#7    F7    BC7orn On The Bayou           C7   A#7    F7​
  C7    Born On The Bayou, LorC7d, LorA#7d      F7      C7     C7​

Instruments
  C7   C7   C7   C7  [x3]
  C7   C7   A#7 F7   C7   A#7 F7   C7   A#7 F7   C7   A#7 F7   C7
  C7   C7   C7   C7  [x2]
  C7   C7   C7   C7

Verse 3
  C7Wish I Was Back On The Bayou       RC7ollin' With SoC7me Cajun Queen                        C7​
  C7Wishin' I Were A Fast FreC7ight Train   I'm Just A Chooglin' On Down ToC7 New Orleans                  C7​

Last-Hook
  C7    Born On The Bayou  C7         BC7orn On The Bayou         C7​
  C7    Born On The Bayou  C7   Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It C7                C7​

Instruments (Fade Out)
  C7   C7   C7   C7  [x3]
  C7   C7   A#7 F7   C7   C7
Also available in: E7 (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Born On The Bayou?

The chords for Born On The Bayou are: C7, A#7, F7

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: C7, A#7, F7

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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