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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "Susie Q" by Creedence Clearwater Revival, in E major at about 130 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "Susie Q" by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Susie Q” by Creedence Clearwater Revival.

Susie Q
Acoustic Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The acoustic guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrerock · blues · rockabilly
Moodenergetic · playful · nostalgic
Signatureclassic rockabilly anthem with a driving rhythm and twangy guitar
E major
Key
130
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

A
E7
C
B7
A7
E
B
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusInstrumental BreakChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
steady, driving rock beat
electric guitar
bright, twangy lead and rhythm lines
bass guitar
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
vocals
male lead with a clear, slightly nasal timbre, energetic and playful delivery
Album & artist
ALBUM

Susie Q (1968)

CCR's debut album, released in June 1968 on Fantasy Records, introduced the band shortly after they dropped the Golliwogs name and started developing their swamp rock sound. The cover of Dale Hawkins' 'Suzie Q' became their first big hit, reaching number 11 on the US charts, and remains one of the few CCR charting singles not written by John Fogerty.

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Artist

Creedence Clearwater Revival

Creedence Clearwater Revival was a rock band formed in El Cerrito, California, originally coming together as early as 1959 under different names before settling on CCR in 1967. The four-piece, led by singer and songwriter John Fogerty alongside his brother Tom Fogerty, bassist Stu Cook, and drummer Doug Clifford, played a grounded, no-frills style of rock rooted in swamp rock, blues, and country. While their peers in the San Francisco area leaned into psychedelia, CCR kept things direct and working-class, which made them one of the most distinctive American bands of their era.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Susie Q" in?

"Susie Q" by Creedence Clearwater Revival is in E major.

What is the tempo of "Susie Q"?

"Susie Q" plays at around 130 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Susie Q"?

The core progression is A, E7, C, B7, A7, and E, built around the E major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Susie Q"?

The recording features drums, electric guitar, bass guitar, and vocals.

Can I get "Susie Q" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Susie Q" by Creedence Clearwater Revival, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Susie Q" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"Susie Q" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 130 BPM in E major with 7 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Susie Q" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Susie Q" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Susie Q" on?

"Susie Q" appears on Susie Q (1968).

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