Down on the Corner
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Early in the evenin'
Just about supper time
Over by the courthouse
They're startin' to unwind
Four kids on the corner
Tryin' to bring you up
Willy picks a tune out
And he blows it on the harp
Down on the corner
Out in the street
Willy and the poorboys are playin'
Bring a nickel, tap your feet
Rooster hits the washboard
People just gotta smile
Blinky thumps a gut bass
And solos for a while
Poorboy twangs the rhythm out
On his kalamazoo
And Willy goes into a dance
Doubles on kazoo
Down on the corner
Out in the street
Willy and the poorboys are playin'
Bring a nickel, tap your feet
Down on the corner
Out in the street
Willy and the poorboys are playin'
Bring a nickel, tap your feet
You don't need a penny
Just to hang around
But if you've got a nickel
Won't you lay your money down?
Over on the corner
There's a happy noise
People come from all around
To watch the magic boy
Down on the corner
Out in the street
Willy and the poorboys are playin'
Bring a nickel, tap your feet
Down on the corner
Out in the street
Willy and the poorboys are playin'
Bring a nickel, tap your feet
Down on the corner
Out in the street
Willy and the poorboys are playin'
Bring a nickel, tap your feet
Down on the corner
Out in the street
Tap any line to jump
How to play Down on the Corner by Creedence Clearwater Revival on guitar
This is a great beginner groove to learn because it feels steady, relaxed, and easy to keep moving once you lock into the rhythm. You get a classic country-rock feel that sounds familiar fast, so it is rewarding even at a simple level.
The chart uses mostly open shapes, with G, F, C, and E available as easier grips, while B, Cm, and G# are the harder barre shapes. The main change to watch is the opening back-and-forth between G and F, since that switch sets the feel and can expose any hesitation.
Start by looping G - F - G - F slowly until the change feels smooth. Then add the rest of the progression in small chunks, keeping your hand relaxed and your strums even. Once the chords land cleanly, bring it up to tempo and focus on staying steady rather than playing harder.
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.
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