Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"Have You Ever Seen the Rain" by Creedence Clearwater Revival is played in Standard E (E - A - D - G - B - E). No retuning is needed if your guitar is already in standard tuning. Creedence Clearwater Revival uses this same tuning on 2 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.

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Tunings Close to Standard E

Already tuned to E - A - D - G - B - E? These tunings are just one small change away.

Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Guitar Tunings

Creedence Clearwater Revival plays 3 of 3 songs in our catalog in Standard E. Most-used tunings:

  • Standard EE - A - D - G - B - E3 songs

Gear for Standard E

Strings and tools that make playing "Have You Ever Seen the Rain" in Standard E easier.

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046)

Recommended gauge .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.

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“Have You Ever Seen the Rain” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Have You Ever Seen the Rain" by Creedence Clearwater Revival in?

"Have You Ever Seen the Rain" is played in Standard E: E - A - D - G - B - E, from the lowest to the highest string. That is standard tuning, so no retuning is needed.

What string gauge should I use for Standard E?

Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.

Which other Creedence Clearwater Revival songs use this tuning?

"Bad Moon Rising", "Proud Mary" — all in E - A - D - G - B - E, so you can play them without retuning.

More Songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Explore other guitar tunings recorded by Creedence Clearwater Revival:

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Standard EIntermediate
E - A - D - G - B - ENo Capo
Standard EIntermediate
E - A - D - G - B - ENo Capo

Other Songs in Standard E

Once tuned to E - A - D - G - B - E, try playing these tracks next:

Standard E TuningAdvanced
E - A - D - G - B - ENo Capo
Standard E TuningBeginner
E - A - D - G - B - ENo Capo