Learn how to play the easy acoustic guitar song “Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival with this easy guitar lesson. This song was released back in 1969 by CCR and was written by John Fogerty. It was a popular single from their album “Green River“. This song reached #2 on the Billbaord Hot 100 Singles Chart and reached #1 on the UK Singles Chart. You can learn more about this song over at Wikipedia.
This is a very easy acoustic guitar rock song that only uses three basic beginner guitar chords and they are: D Major, A Major and G Major. That is all you will need to play the entire song.
“Bad Moon Rising” Video Guitar Lesson
A big thanks to Marty Schwartz for sharing this awesome video lesson. Marty is an amazing guitar player and one of the best guitar instructors online. If you are serious about your guitar learning, you should definitely visit his Website here. I can’t recommend Marty’s Website enough.
As Performed by Credence Clearwater Revival
Here is the original song as performed by Credence.
Additional Resources
Learn more about this song from Wikipedia
Looking very forward to learning the acoustic guitar. I picked up and Applause AA21 and can’t wait to learn how to play this beautiful guitar. I will be returning to this site to learn how to play thanks for the help.
Jus wanted to say that Marty Rocks!!! I am a beginner at learning acoustic & from what I have seen/learned/still learning/ on Youtube & on Acoustic.com… He ROCKS!!! I love his method of teaching, he makes it like its 2nd nature & I am considering buying his cds 🙂
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I would like to learn a little more advanced acoustic guitar finger style.I would like to look over your free lessons for now
Your teaching style is pretty easy to grasp. love to see more
good lesson, was fun, great to learn a song, was more helpful then hours on all them other free guitar lessons. thanks
I found your teaching very easy to understand and was amazed at how quick I was to learn the song. Thank you very much for that. It is so enjoyable to be able to learn a song in such a short period of time. It makes playing the guitar a more wonderful experiance and motivates me to learn more.
Hi Marty,
Great stuff!
Love all CCR songs and for instance also CSN&Y etc, being a late 50’s guy.
Going to check out your site for sure!
Cheers,
Carel
The Netherlands
Great to see guitar lessons online so good for busy people to grow at their own pace 24/ 7 thanks
You’re great man. I probably would have stopped trying by now if I had not of come across your site. Thanks for all the work you put into this and everything I’ve gotten out of it.
Sincerly,
Matt,TN
Nice! Pick Me Pick Me … Haaaa (we allowed to say that?) … My Daughter and I are learning together … She saved up Her own money to buy a guitar … Not the Costco special … A little 3/4 Daisy Rock that She wanted. I like the simplicity of this video! Good Job!
THANKS FOR THE HELP I STILL HAVE TROUBLE SWITCHING FROM ONE CORD TO ANOTHER BUT I ENJOY TRYING TO PLAY . YOUR INSTRUCTION IS EASIER FOR ME TO PICK UP THAN THE OTHERS I HAVE FOUND I MUST SAY JOE
I’ve just started trying to teach myself guitar in the last 2 weeks, and I discovered Marty on this website. Marty, I like your lessons by far the best because you are very clear in your instructions and repeat it just enough (I am one who has to pause and replay a lot if they don’t!). I love your lessons and signed up for the daily lessons you send to my email already. Thank you so much!!
the lesson i seen tonight is the best i have seen in a long time
Great lesson. You are clear and concise. I’m searching around for some free lessons to pick up guitar after playing ukulele for years. Keep it coming!
I know some basic chords and found the Bad Moon Rising clip very helpful. Wonder if I’m a bit old at 67 to be a beginner but I would like to be able to play for my own amusement.
Great! Simple way to learn. I am taking lessons and this is the same except you can review the lesson when you want, see someone play and have someone to play with. You can go back at any time to review the lesson. GREAT!
Thank you!
Hi, marty,
super lessons, easy to follow instructions, just what i needed to learn guitar . We older players need it slowed down,hey man your never to old to rock …right..God bless and thanks
Hey marty ,,super lessons for any age ,, myself the more mature student need it s..l..o..w..just as these are ..perfect.. God bless you
Have been teaching myself Bad Moon Rising but your video segemnt turned the corner for me. Thanks Marty for putting together such a well thought out tutorial.
Your new student, Travis
Marty,
Thanks for the great lesson. CCR is one of my favorite bands. Learning guitar again after 35 years and having a blast. Really enjoy your lessons!!!
Always wondered why my version sounded so bad now I know! Thanks so much. You are very easy to understand.
Marty has been the best to learn from all the tutors in this program. Marty keeps it simple and stays on track, doesn’t wonder.
love your videos. I am 63 and have been looking for this type of lesson since I was 15. I am now playing more and enjoying it more than ever. Keep up the good work.