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In this Proud Mary guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play the full song by Creedence Clearwater Revival using the authentic strumming pattern played by John Fogerty on the original recording. This lesson works equally well for acoustic guitar and electric guitar players, and everything is kept in standard tuning to make it as practical and accessible as possible for playing at home.

Released in 1969, Proud Mary is one of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s most recognisable songs, blending elements of rock, country, and soul into a groove-driven classic that has stood the test of time. The song became a major hit and has since been covered by numerous artists, most famously by Ike & Tina Turner, but the original CCR version remains a staple for guitar players due to its tight rhythm work and instantly recognisable feel. Learning this track is a great way to develop your rhythm guitar playing and understand how subtle strumming variations can define a song.

In this lesson, the focus is on helping you capture that signature groove and feel. You’ll be guided through the full structure of the song, learning how the chord progression fits together and how to apply the correct strumming pattern so you can play along confidently with the original track. The aim isn’t just to play the chords, but to sound like the record by locking into the rhythm and developing a strong sense of timing and dynamics.

This lesson is particularly well suited to beginner and intermediate guitar players, especially those aged 40 and above who want to build confidence playing full songs and improve their overall rhythm technique. By the end of the lesson, you’ll have everything you need to strum along to Proud Mary smoothly and musically, whether you’re playing on your own or alongside the original recording.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:11 - Chords Used
02:54 - Intro - How to play the intro to Proud Mary
10:55 - Strumming Pattern
14:00 - Verse - How to play the verse of Proud Mary
17:05 - Final Thoughts

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