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Fortunate Son

Creedence Clearwater Revival

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  G5   G5

Guitar
  G   F/G   C/G   G  [x2]

Verse 1
  G5  Some Folks Are Born Made    To Wave ThF5e Flag
  C5 Hoo, They're Red, White And Blue             G5​
  G5    And When The Band Plays "Hail ToF5 The Chief"
  C5    Ooh, They Point The Cannon At You, Lord         G5​

Hook 1
  G5    It Ain't Me,   D5It Ain't Me      C5I Ain't No Senator's Son, Son     G5​
  G5    It Ain't Me,   D5It Ain't Me      C5I Ain't No Fortunate One, No      G5​

Verse 2
  G5  Some Folks Are Born Silver Spoon IF5n Hand
  C5    Lord, Don't They Help Themselves, Lord? G5​
  G5    But When The Taxman Come To The F5Door
  C5    Lord, The House Lookin' Like A Rummage Sale, Yeah  G5​

Hook 2
  G5    It Ain't Me,   D5It Ain't Me      C5I Ain't No Millionaire's Son, No, G5No
  G5    It Ain't Me,   D5It Ain't Me      C5I Ain't No Fortunate One, No      G5​

Verse 3
Yeah-Yeah,    Some FG5olks Inherit Star-Spangled EyesF5​
  C5    Hoo, They Send You Down To War, Lord        G5​
  G5    And When You Ask 'Em, "How Much ShoulF5d We Give?"
  C5    Hoo, They Only Answer, "More, More, MoG5re, More"

Last-Hook (Fade Out)
  G5    It Ain't Me,   D5  It Ain't Me      IC5 Ain't No Military Son, Son, LG5ord
  G5    It Ain't Me,   D5It Ain't Me      C5I Ain't No Fortunate One, One     G5​
  G5    It Ain't Me,   D5It Ain't Me      C5I Ain't No Fortunate One, No, No, G5No
  G5    It Ain't Me,   D5It Ain't Me      C5I Ain't No Fortunate One, No, No, G5No
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FAQ

What are the chords for Fortunate Son?

The chords for Fortunate Son are: G5, G, F/G, C/G, F5, C5, D5

What is the original key of Fortunate Son?

The original key is G5.

What is the difficulty of playing Fortunate Son?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Fortunate Son in another key?

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

Can Fortunate Son be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Fortunate Son on ukulele?

Chord Fortunate Son can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Fortunate Son?

Fortunate Son uses 7 chords: G5, G, F/G, C/G, F5, C5, D5

What is the easiest way to play Fortunate Son?

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 Fortunate Son released in?

Fortunate Son was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Fortunate Son?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Fortunate Son 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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