Bad Moon Rising Guitar Chords — Creedence Clearwater Revival | D Major

About This Song

Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival (1969) is widely regarded as one of the best beginner guitar songs of all time. With just three open chords — D, A, and G — in the key of D Major and no capo required, you can learn the entire song in a single practice session. The trickiest chord change is D to A — try keeping your index finger anchored on the second fret while your other fingers shift. Start at 80 BPM and gradually work up to the original 92 BPM. The D DU DU strumming pattern gives it that upbeat country-rock drive. Our guitar teachers in Goregaon West, Mumbai use this as a first-week song for new students.