Creedence Clearwater Revival: Fortunate Son

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Creedence Clearwater Revival: Fortunate Son

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Capo

D

DSGome folks are born made to waveF the flag

Hoo, they're red, white aGnd blue

GAnd when the band plays "Hail to Fthe chief"

FOoh, theGy point the caBnnon at yoGu, Lord

GIt ain't me, it ain't me

GI ain'tC#m no sAenator'Gs son, son

GIt ain't me, it ain't me

GI ain't nC#mo furtunate one, no

Some folks are boGrn silver spoon in hand

GLord, don't thFey help themselves, BLord?

BBut when the tGaxman come to the door

GLord, the house lookin' like Fa rummage sale, yeah

It aEmin't me, it ain't me

I aiGn't no millionaire's son, no, no

It ain't me, it ain'tG me

GI ain't no fortunate oneA, no

AYC#meah-yCmeahG, some folEmks inhGerit star-spangled eyes

GHoo, they send you down to war, Lord

GAnd when you ask 'em, "HoFw much should we give?"

Hoo, they onCmly answer, "MoreG, more, more, more"

GIt ain't me, it ain't me

I Dmain't Bno militaryG son, son, Lord

GIt ain'Bt me, it aGin't me

GI ain'At no fortunatGe one, one

It aiGn't Ame,C#m it ain't meG

GI ain't no fortunate oC#mne, no, no, no

C#mIt Bain't me, Git ain't me

GI ain't no fortunate sDmon, no, no, no

C#mIt aEmin't Gme, it aiDmn't me.A#..

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All Chords Used (10)

KeyG major

Tempo~120 BPM

How to play Creedence Clearwater Revival: Fortunate Son by masterofacdcsuckaS on guitar

This is a great song to learn because it is fast, direct, and instantly recognizable. You get a strong rock feel right away, and the main progression gives you a lot of energy without needing fancy technique.

Most of the chart uses open shapes, so your fretting hand can stay relaxed on D, G, F, A, Em, and Dm. The harder barre shapes are B, C#m, Cm, and A#, so if those show up, be ready for extra pressure and clean finger placement. Watch the move from D to G to F to G - that is the change that will test your timing most.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly until the shifts feel automatic. Then practice the full chord changes with a steady pulse, and only after that bring it up to tempo. Once your hands know the shapes, focus on staying even and driving through the changes without stopping.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.

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