Key: D · BPM: 169 · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: D, A, G · Strumming: DU DU DU DD
Intro] D A G D D [Verse] D A G D I see the bad moon a-rising D A G D I see trouble on the way D A G I see earthquakes and D lightning D A G D I see bad times today [Chorus] G Don't go around tonight D Well, it's bound to take your life A G D There's a bad moon on the rise [Verse] D A G D I hear hurricanes a-blowing D A G D I know the end is coming soon D A G D I fear rivers overflowing D A G D I hear the voice of rage and ruin [Chorus] G Don't go around tonight D Well, it's bound to take your life A G D There's a bad moon on the rise [Solo] D A G D D D A G D D G G D D A G D D [Verse] D A G D Hope you got your things together D A G D Hope you are quite prepared to die D A Looks like we're in G D for nasty weather D A G D One eye is taken for an eye [Chorus] G Don't go around tonight D Well, it's bound to take your life A G D There's a bad moon on the rise G Don't go around tonight D Well, it's bound to take your life A G D There's a bad moon on the rise
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ℹ️ About This Song
The track was produced & written by John Fogerty.
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Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: D
- Chords: D, A, G
- BPM: 169
- Suggested Strumming: DU DU DU DD
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| D – xx0232 A – x02220 G – 320003 | D – 2220 A – 2100 G – 0232 |

Track Info
- Song: Bad Moon Rising
- Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival
- Written by John Fogerty
- Produced by John Fogerty
- Album: Green River
- Released Date: 5 August 1969
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Bad Moon Rising in?
Bad Moon Rising is in the key of D.
What chords do I need for Bad Moon Rising?
You need D, A, G to play Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Do I need a capo for Bad Moon Rising?
No capo is needed to play Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
How hard is Bad Moon Rising to play on guitar?
Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.