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Sinister Purpose

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[Verse 1]
CWhen the sky is graCy
CAnd the moon is hateC  
CI'll be down to get yoCu.
CRoots of earth will shakeC.
[Chorus]
AbSinister CPurpose
AbKnockin' at your Cdoor;
AbCome and take my Chand
[Verse 2]
CBurn away the goodnessC;
CYou and I remainC,
CDid you see the last warC?
CWell, here I am againC.
[Chorus]
AbSinister CPurpose
AbKnockin' at your Cdoor;
AbCome and take my Chand
[Instrumental]
C C C C C C C C
Ab C Ab C Ab C
[Verse 3]
CI can set you freeC,
CMake you rice and wiseC.
CWe can live forever;C  
CLook into my eyeCs.
[Chorus]
AbSinister CPurpose
AbKnockin' at your Cdoor;
AbCome and take my Chand
[Outro]
C C C C C C C C
Ab C Ab C Ab C

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The story behind the song

Creedence Clearwater Revival was an American rock band that formed in 1968, known for its prolific and successful period between 1969 and 1971. The band consisted of John Fogerty, his brother Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook, and Doug Clifford, who had played together for years before forming CCR. This song, appearing on "Bad Moon Rising: Shadows on the Bayou," emerges from the heart of their distinctive swamp rock sound. Playing it can evoke the raw, blues-infused energy that defined the band's powerful musical identity.

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Sinister Purpose

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The rythm guitar chords are just played on

A down strum each time shown.

[Verse 1]

C C

When the sky is gray

C C

And the moon is hate

C C

I'll be down to get you.

C C

Roots of earth will shake.

[Chorus]

Ab C

Sinister Purpose

Ab C

Knockin' at your door;

Ab C

Come and take my hand

[Verse 2]

C C

Burn away the goodness;

C C

You and I remain,

C C

Did you see the last war?

C C

Well, here I am again.

[Chorus]

Ab C

Sinister Purpose

Ab C

Knockin' at your door;

Ab C

Come and take my hand

[Instrumental]

C C C C C C C C

Ab C Ab C Ab C

[Verse 3]

C C

I can set you free,

C C

Make you rice and wise.

C C

We can live forever;

C C

Look into my eyes.

[Chorus]

Ab C

Sinister Purpose

Ab C

Knockin' at your door;

Ab C

Come and take my hand

[Outro]

C C C C C C C C

Ab C Ab C Ab C

About Sinister Purpose Chords by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Learn how to play Sinister Purpose by Creedence Clearwater Revival with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sinister Purpose chords”, “Sinister Purpose guitar chords”, or “Creedence Clearwater Revival Sinister Purpose chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Sinister Purpose chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sinister Purpose lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, C, Ab.

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