Lookin' Out My Back Door

How to play Lookin' Out My Back Door by Creedence Clearwater Revival on guitar

These are the sounding chords. With a capo on fret 4 you play G, Em, D, C, F#m, A and more, the shapes the player above shows.

This is a fun, upbeat song to learn because it has a steady, rolling feel and a classic singalong groove. You can keep it light and relaxed while still sounding confident, which makes it great for building timing and chord changes.

Most of the song uses barre shapes, so your fretting hand will need to stay strong and clean. The easier E shape gives you a brief break, but the main thing to watch is moving smoothly between B, G#m, and F# without losing the pulse. The opening B - G#m - B - F# change is a good spot to focus on.

Start by looping that opening progression slowly until the shifts feel automatic. Then add the rest of the chord changes in small sections, keeping your strums even and your hand relaxed. Once the changes are solid, bring it up to tempo and aim for a steady, driving feel.

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.