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Creedence Clearwater Revival - Proud Mary guitar lesson video
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Proud Mary

"Proud Mary" is a rock and roll song by Creedence Clearwater Revival, written by frontman John Fogerty. Built around a memorable rolling guitar riff, the song blends rock with swamp and soul influences, making it a staple of classic rock. For electric guitarists, it offers an approachable yet expressive riff, rhythm patterns, and a strong sense of groove that makes it rewarding to learn and perform.

  • The iconic opening riff is a great entry point for guitarists learning to combine rhythm and melody in a single guitar part.
  • The song runs approximately 3 minutes 7 seconds, making it a compact and focused piece to study from start to finish.
  • John Fogerty wrote 'Proud Mary' and handled guitar duties, demonstrating how simple chord structures can carry enormous musical impact.
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