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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 G

Level: Beginner Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  G7   G7
  G7   G7   G7   G7

Verse 1
Now, WhenG7 I Was Just A Little Boy      StaG7ndin' To My DaG7ddy's Knee                         G7​
My Papa G7Said, "Son, Don't Let The Man GeG7t You    And Do What He G7Done To Me"                                       G7​
'Cause He'll Get You      G7   'CausG7e He'll Get You Now, Now            G7              G7​

Verse 2
And I CaG7n Remember The Fourth Of July G7   Runnin' Through The BG7ackwood Bare                                     G7​
And I CaG7n Still Hear My Ol' Hound Dog BaG7rkin'   Chasin' Down A Hoodoo G7There                                  G7   F7   C7​
  G7Chasin' Down A Hoodoo There            G7    F7   C7​

Hook 1
  G7    Born On The Bayou     G7       F7   C7     G7Born On The Bayou          G7   F7   C7​
  G7    Born On The Bayou, LorG7d, LorF7d     C7      G7     G7​

Instruments
  G7   G7   G7   G7  [x3]
  G7   G7   F7 C7   G7   F7 C7   G7   F7 C7   G7   F7 C7   G7
  G7   G7   G7   G7  [x2]
  G7   G7   G7   G7

Verse 3
  G7Wish I Was Back On The Bayou       RG7ollin' With SoG7me Cajun Queen                        G7​
  G7Wishin' I Were A Fast FreG7ight Train   I'm Just A Chooglin' On Down ToG7 New Orleans                  G7​

Last-Hook
  G7    Born On The Bayou  G7         BG7orn On The Bayou         G7​
  G7    Born On The Bayou  G7   Do It, Do It, Do It, Do It G7                G7​

Instruments (Fade Out)
  G7   G7   G7   G7  [x3]
  G7   G7   F7 C7   G7   G7
Also available in: E7 (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Born On The Bayou?

The chords for Born On The Bayou are: G7, F7, C7

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: G7, F7, C7

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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