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Fortunate Son

Creedence Clearwater Revival

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival in the key of E

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  E5   E5

Guitar
  E   D/E   A/E   E  [x2]

Verse 1
  E5  Some Folks Are Born Made    To Wave ThD5e Flag
  A5 Hoo, They're Red, White And Blue             E5​
  E5    And When The Band Plays "Hail ToD5 The Chief"
  A5    Ooh, They Point The Cannon At You, Lord         E5​

Hook 1
  E5    It Ain't Me,   B5It Ain't Me      A5I Ain't No Senator's Son, Son     E5​
  E5    It Ain't Me,   B5It Ain't Me      A5I Ain't No Fortunate One, No      E5​

Verse 2
  E5  Some Folks Are Born Silver Spoon ID5n Hand
  A5    Lord, Don't They Help Themselves, Lord? E5​
  E5    But When The Taxman Come To The D5Door
  A5    Lord, The House Lookin' Like A Rummage Sale, Yeah  E5​

Hook 2
  E5    It Ain't Me,   B5It Ain't Me      A5I Ain't No Millionaire's Son, No, E5No
  E5    It Ain't Me,   B5It Ain't Me      A5I Ain't No Fortunate One, No      E5​

Verse 3
Yeah-Yeah,    Some FE5olks Inherit Star-Spangled EyesD5​
  A5    Hoo, They Send You Down To War, Lord        E5​
  E5    And When You Ask 'Em, "How Much ShoulD5d We Give?"
  A5    Hoo, They Only Answer, "More, More, MoE5re, More"

Last-Hook (Fade Out)
  E5    It Ain't Me,   B5  It Ain't Me      IA5 Ain't No Military Son, Son, LE5ord
  E5    It Ain't Me,   B5It Ain't Me      A5I Ain't No Fortunate One, One     E5​
  E5    It Ain't Me,   B5It Ain't Me      A5I Ain't No Fortunate One, No, No, E5No
  E5    It Ain't Me,   B5It Ain't Me      A5I Ain't No Fortunate One, No, No, E5No
Also available in: G5 (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Fortunate Son?

The chords for Fortunate Son are: E5, E, D/E, A/E, D5, A5, B5

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: E5, E, D/E, A/E, D5, A5, B5

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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