Proud Mary
Status Quo Lyrics


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Left a good job in the city, working for the man every night and day
And I never lost a minute of sleeping worrying 'bout the way things might
have been
Big wheel keep on turning, Proud Mary keep on burning
Rollin', rollin', rollin on the river
Rollin', rollin', rollin on the river

Been a lot of places in Memphis, pumped a lot of pain down in New
Orleans
But I never saw the good side of the city 'til I hitched a ride on the
riverboat queen
Big wheel keep on turning, Proud Mary keep on burning
Rollin', rollin', rollin on the river
Rollin', rollin', rollin on the river

Rollin', rollin', rollin on the river
Rollin', rollin', rollin on the river

Rollin', rollin', rollin on the river
Rollin', rollin', rollin on the river

If you come down to the river, bet you're gonna find some people who live
You don't have to worry if you don't have no money, people on the river
are happy to give
Big wheel keep on turning, Proud Mary keep on burning
Rollin', rollin', rollin on the river
Rollin', rollin', rollin on the river

Big wheel keep on turning, Proud Mary she just keeps on burning
Rollin', rollin', rollin on the river




Rollin', rollin', rollin on the river
Rollin', rollin', rollin on the river

Overall Meaning

The song "Proud Mary" by Status Quo is a cover version of the original song by Creedence Clearwater Revival. The lyrics are about a person who left their job in the city and started to travel, spending time in Memphis and New Orleans. They sing about how they never saw the good side of these cities until they hitched a ride on a riverboat queen. The song continues to talk about the river and how if you come down to the river, you will find happy people who are willing to give, even if you have no money.


The song "Proud Mary" can be interpreted as a song about freedom and breaking away from the daily grind of working for the man. The singer is seeking a change and is willing to take risks to find it. The river becomes a metaphor for the journey and the possibilities that await.


Overall, "Proud Mary" is a fun, upbeat song with a catchy melody and lyrics that encourage listeners to let loose and enjoy life.


Line by Line Meaning

Left a good job in the city, working for the man every night and day
I quit my stable job in the city because I was tired of the monotony of working every single day


And I never lost a minute of sleeping worrying 'bout the way things might have been
Leaving my job didn't worry me because I knew that I had to make a change and try something new


Big wheel keep on turning, Proud Mary keep on burning
Despite the challenges, I keep pushing forward and am determined to succeed


Rollin', rollin', rollin on the river
I'm on a journey and will keep going no matter what obstacles come my way


Been a lot of places in Memphis, pumped a lot of pain down in New Orleans
I've traveled to many different cities and experienced both good times and hard times along the way


But I never saw the good side of the city 'til I hitched a ride on the riverboat queen
It wasn't until I took a different approach and tried something new that I was able to see the positive aspects of a city


If you come down to the river, bet you're gonna find some people who live
There are people who have made their lives and homes by the river and have found happiness there


You don't have to worry if you don't have no money, people on the river are happy to give
Even if you don't have much money, the people by the river are kind and willing to help others out


Big wheel keep on turning, Proud Mary she just keeps on burning
I am determined to keep moving forward and stay strong despite the challenges that come my way


Rollin', rollin', rollin on the river
I will continue to journey down my path and overcome any hurdles, no matter how difficult




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Cameron Fogerty

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rhian jones

“I think Status Quo is one best rock band i have ever heard “

Fernando Guzman

Very nice versión! Cool.

Azrael Ravenstar

at 1:25 speed this sounds perfect

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Michael Papalia

Great to see my old friend Roy Lyons (keyboards) on the cover

1953emo

Hi, Michal,
in my opinion, you are wrong. The keyboard player is Andy Bown.

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Julie Ruth MacDonald

very good song status
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