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 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
Bad Moon Rising Guitar Chords and Lyrics
Mary Phillips says
September 3, 2010 at 6:46 pmLooking 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.
Janel says
September 7, 2010 at 11:55 pmJus 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 🙂
Stacy says
September 9, 2010 at 2:37 pmGreat lesson! I’m going to go check out your other stuff 🙂
jack says
September 10, 2010 at 12:32 amHello’
I would like to learn a little more advanced acoustic guitar finger style.I would like to look over your free lessons for now
kelly says
September 11, 2010 at 4:00 amYour teaching style is pretty easy to grasp. love to see more
joe says
September 11, 2010 at 10:16 amgood lesson, was fun, great to learn a song, was more helpful then hours on all them other free guitar lessons. thanks
Randy says
September 11, 2010 at 10:07 pmI 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.
Carel says
September 12, 2010 at 10:41 amHi 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
Boone says
September 12, 2010 at 2:47 pmGreat to see guitar lessons online so good for busy people to grow at their own pace 24/ 7 thanks
matt carmack says
September 13, 2010 at 6:51 pmYou’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
Paul says
September 13, 2010 at 9:46 pmNice! 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!
Joe Godsey says
September 15, 2010 at 12:25 pmTHANKS 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
Jenny says
September 16, 2010 at 2:05 amI’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!!
derick says
September 27, 2010 at 3:40 amthe lesson i seen tonight is the best i have seen in a long time
Kirk says
October 2, 2010 at 11:47 pmGreat 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!
Colin Beattie says
October 4, 2010 at 1:26 pmI 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.
Pete says
October 6, 2010 at 1:44 amGreat! 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!
Kevin molineux says
October 10, 2010 at 3:48 pmHi, 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
Kevin molineux says
October 10, 2010 at 3:50 pmHey 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
Travis Chornoma says
December 30, 2010 at 1:06 amHave 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
Phil C. says
January 2, 2011 at 7:05 pmMarty,
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!!!
Pat Bernard says
January 2, 2011 at 10:14 pmAlways wondered why my version sounded so bad now I know! Thanks so much. You are very easy to understand.
rusty newkirk says
August 9, 2011 at 2:36 amMarty has been the best to learn from all the tutors in this program. Marty keeps it simple and stays on track, doesn’t wonder.
dave mesaros says
May 19, 2015 at 9:15 pmlove 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.