Bad Moon Rising
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 2:16
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Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival is in D major (estimated), around 178 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 2:16 (Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (jazz), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (pick), Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, and an interlude. 9 versions available to play and practice.
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B3 – G4 · 8 semitones (~0.7 octaves)
About the key of D major
D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.
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Bad Moon Rising appears on the soundtrack of Wednesday (Unofficial Soundtrack, Season 2).