Rock · 1969 · beginner

Proud Mary

by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Key of C beginner 3 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVV
CFG
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BPM 100
Key
C
Chords
3
Genre
Rock
Year
1969

Proud Mary Chord Progression Breakdown

Proud Mary (1969) is a beginner rock song that uses the progression I – IV – V (C, F, G in C).

Analysis

  • I (C) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • IV (F) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V (G) \u2014 Major chord, bright and stable

Tags

rock1960sswamp-rock

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What is the chord progression for Proud Mary?

Proud Mary by Creedence Clearwater Revival uses the chords C, F, G in the key of C.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – IV – V.

What key is Proud Mary in?

Proud Mary by Creedence Clearwater Revival is in the key of C.

The primary chords are C, F, G.

Is Proud Mary beginner-friendly?

Yes! Proud Mary is rated beginner.

It uses 3 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Proud Mary?

Proud Mary is a rock song from 1969.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of rock music.

Can I transpose Proud Mary to another key?

Yes! Click the transpose buttons on the detail page to shift all chords up or down by semitone while preserving the same Roman numeral relationships.