Proud Mary
Ike And Tina Turner · Other Songs - Ike And Tina Turner
Working for the man every night and day
But I never lost one minute of sleep
When I was worrying 'bout the way that things might have been.
Big wheel keep on turning.
Proud Mary keep on burning.
And we're rolling
Rolling
Rolling on the river.
Cleaned a lot of plates in Memphis.
Pumped a lot of 'tane down in New Orleans.
But I never saw the good side of the city
Till I hitched a ride on the river boat queen.
Big wheel keep on turning.
And the Proud Mary keep on burning.
So we're rolling
Rolling, yeah
Rolling on the river.
I said rolling
Rolling,
Rolling on the river.
I left a good job in the city
Working for the man every night and day
But I never lost one minute of sleepin'
Worrying 'bout the way that things might have been.
Big wheel keep on turning.
Proud Mary keep on burning.
Rolling
Rolling
Rolling on the river.
I said we're rolling
Rolling,
Rolling on the river.
I cleaned a lot of plates in Memphis.
I pumped a lot of 'tane down in New Orleans.
But I never saw the good side of the city
Till I hitched a ride on the river boat queen.
Big wheel keep on turning.
Proud Mary keep on burning.
Rolling
Rolling
Rolling on the river.
Rolling
Rolling,
Rolling on the river.
Now if you come down to the river
I bet you gonna find the people who live
You don't have to worry if you have no money.
People on the river are happy to give.
Big wheel keep on turning.
Proud Mary keep on burning.
Rolling
Rolling
Rolling on the river.
Rolling
Rolling,
Rolling on the river.
Rolling
Rolling,
Rolling on the river.
Proud Mary
Recorded in 1970, 'Proud Mary' stands as a defining anthem of the soul and rock fusion era, propelled by Ike and Tina Turner's electrifying performance. The track features a distinctive, high-pitched guitar riff that became a signature sound, blending Southern gospel influences with R&B sensibilities. Tina Turner's powerful vocals deliver a commanding presence that redefined the role of the female lead in rock music. Released on their 'Proud Mary' album, the song transcended racial and genre boundaries to become a global hit, influencing countless artists across funk, rock, and soul. Its enduring legacy lies in its ability to fuse traditional gospel energy with modern rock instrumentation, creating a timeless recording that remains a cornerstone of the Turner duo's discography.