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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 D

Level: Beginner Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  D7   D7
  D7   D7   D7   D7

Verse 1
Now, WhenD7 I Was Just A Little Boy      StaD7ndin' To My DaD7ddy's Knee                         D7​
My Papa D7Said, "Son, Don't Let The Man GeD7t You    And Do What He D7Done To Me"                                       D7​
'Cause He'll Get You      D7   'CausD7e He'll Get You Now, Now            D7              D7​

Verse 2
And I CaD7n Remember The Fourth Of July D7   Runnin' Through The BD7ackwood Bare                                     D7​
And I CaD7n Still Hear My Ol' Hound Dog BaD7rkin'   Chasin' Down A Hoodoo D7There                                  D7   C7   G7​
  D7Chasin' Down A Hoodoo There            D7    C7   G7​

Hook 1
  D7    Born On The Bayou     D7       C7   G7     D7Born On The Bayou          D7   C7   G7​
  D7    Born On The Bayou, LorD7d, LorC7d     G7      D7     D7​

Instruments
  D7   D7   D7   D7  [x3]
  D7   D7   C7 G7   D7   C7 G7   D7   C7 G7   D7   C7 G7   D7
  D7   D7   D7   D7  [x2]
  D7   D7   D7   D7

Verse 3
  D7Wish I Was Back On The Bayou       RD7ollin' With SoD7me Cajun Queen                        D7​
  D7Wishin' I Were A Fast FreD7ight Train   I'm Just A Chooglin' On Down ToD7 New Orleans                  D7​

Last-Hook
  D7    Born On The Bayou  D7         BD7orn On The Bayou         D7​
  D7    Born On The Bayou  D7   Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It D7                D7​

Instruments (Fade Out)
  D7   D7   D7   D7  [x3]
  D7   D7   C7 G7   D7   D7
Also available in: E7 (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Born On The Bayou?

The chords for Born On The Bayou are: D7, C7, G7

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: D7, C7, G7

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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