Bad Moon Rising — Chords

Creedence Clearwater Revival

Key D majorTuning StandardCapo None

🎼 Main chord progression

Verse

D›A›G›D

Chorus

G›D›A›D

Upbeat country-rock strum; three open chords, fast change on the turnaround.

Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

🎸 How to play each chord

Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string.

❓ Bad Moon Rising — FAQ

What key is Bad Moon Rising in?

Bad Moon Rising is in D major.

What chords does Bad Moon Rising use?

The main progression uses D, A, G. Tuning: Standard. Capo: None.

How do I get the Bad Moon Rising guitar tone?

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