About The Song
Proud Mary is a song written by John Fogerty, originally recorded by Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) and released as a single in January 1969. It became a major hit in the United States, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has been covered by many artists, including Ike & Tina Turner, Elvis Presley, and Foo Fighters.
Fogerty wrote Proud Mary as a way to express his feelings about the Vietnam War. He was inspired by the sight of a Mississippi Riverboat and the song’s lyrics reflect theのイメージof a young man leaving his home to fight in a war that he doesn’t understand.
The song is a classic example of Fogerty’s songwriting style. It features a catchy melody, simple but effective lyrics, and a driving rhythm. Proud Mary is a powerful song that has stood the test of time. It is a song that continues to be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Some interesting facts about Proud Mary:
- The song was inspired by the sight of a Mississippi Riverboat.
- Fogerty wrote the song in about 15 minutes.
- The song was originally recorded in one take.
- CCR performed Proud Mary at Woodstock in 1969.
- The song has been covered by many artists, including Ike & Tina Turner, Elvis Presley, and Foo Fighters.
- Proud Mary was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998.
If you’re a fan of classic rock music, then you’re sure to enjoy Proud Mary. It’s a song that has everything: a catchy melody, simple but effective lyrics, and a driving rhythm. So what are you waiting for? Give it a listen today!
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Lyric
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[Verse 1]
Left a good job in the city
Workin’ for the man every night and day
And I never lost one minute of sleepin’
Worryin’ ’bout the way things might have been
[Refrain]
Big wheel keep on turnin’
Proud Mary keep on burnin’
Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ on the river
[Verse 2]
Cleaned a lot of plates in Memphis
Pumped a lot of ‘tane down in New Orleans
But I never saw the good side of the city
Till I hitched a ride on a river boat queen
[Refrain]
Big wheel keep on turnin’
Proud Mary keep on burnin’
Rollin’, rollin’ (Roll on), rollin’ on the river
[Refrain]
Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ on the river
[Verse 3]
If you come down to the river
Bet you gonna find some people who live
You don’t have to worry ’cause you have no money
People on the river are happy to give
[Refrain]
Big wheel keep on turnin’
Proud Mary keep on burnin’
Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ on the river
Rollin’ (Roll on), rollin’, rollin’ on the river
Rollin’, mm, rollin’, mm, rollin’ on the river
Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ on the river