Born on the Bayou is often considered one of the trademark songs of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Written by lead vocalist and lead guitarist John Fogerty, the song is a nostalgic ode to Fogertys childhood in the Deep South and his idealized vision of Louisiana, despite him growing up in Berkeley, California. The song is emblematic of Southern rock and often features elements of swamp rock, a subgenre of rock characterized by its fusion with blue ... See more [+] s, country, and Cajun music.
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Runnin' through the backwood, bare E7* E E7**
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Chasin' down a hoodoo there
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Chasin' down a hoodoo there
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Born on the bayou
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Born on the bayou E7* E E7**
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Born on the bayou E7* E E7**
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Runnin' through the backwood, bare E7* E E7**
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Chasin' down a hoodoo there
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Chasin' down a hoodoo there
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Born on the bayou
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Born on the bayou * E7 = 2 finger (G 1st fret + A 2nd fret)