About the song
Let’s take a stroll down memory lane with “Lookin’ Out My Back Door” by the iconic rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival. This upbeat and whimsical tune is a delightful journey into the imagination, evoking images of sunny days and carefree moments.
Written by the band’s frontman, John Fogerty, “Lookin’ Out My Back Door” was featured on Creedence Clearwater Revival’s classic album “Cosmo’s Factory,” released in 1970. The album itself was a commercial and critical success, reaching the top of the charts and solidifying CCR’s reputation as one of the most influential bands of the era.
“Lookin’ Out My Back Door” exudes a playful charm, with its catchy melody and whimsical lyrics painting a vivid picture of a world filled with fantastical sights and sounds. Fogerty’s distinctive vocals, paired with the band’s signature swamp rock sound, create an infectious energy that is impossible to resist.
Upon its release, “Lookin’ Out My Back Door” climbed the charts, peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. Its success cemented Creedence Clearwater Revival’s status as chart-topping hitmakers and earned them a permanent place in the annals of rock history.
Decades later, “Lookin’ Out My Back Door” remains a beloved classic, cherished by fans old and new for its timeless appeal and infectious optimism. So, sit back, relax, and let the infectious groove of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Lookin’ Out My Back Door” transport you to a simpler time filled with sunshine and endless possibilities.
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Lyrics
Just got home from Illinois, lock the front door, oh boy!
Got to sit down, take a rest on the porch
Imagination sets in, pretty soon I’m singin’
Doo, doo, doo, lookin’ out my back door
There’s a giant doin’ cartwheels, a statue wearin’ high heels
Look at all the happy creatures dancin’ on the lawn
Dinosaur Victrola, listenin’ to Buck Owens
Doo, doo, doo, lookin’ out my back door
Tambourines and elephants are playin’ in the band
Won’t you take a ride on the flyin’ spoon? Dood-n-doo-doo
Wonderous apparition provided by magician
Doo, doo, doo, lookin’ out my back door
Tambourines and elephants are playin’ in the band
Won’t you take a ride on the flyin’ spoon? Dood-n-doo-doo
Bother me tomorrow, today I’ll buy no sorrows
Doo, doo, doo, lookin’ out my back door
Forward troubles Illinois, lock the front door, oh boy!
Look at all the happy creatures dancin’ on the lawn
Bother me tomorrow, today I’ll buy no sorrows
Doo, doo, doo, lookin’ out my back door