Lookin’ Out My Back Door” by Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) was released in 1970 as a single from their album Cosmo’s Factory. Written by lead singer John Fogerty, the song became a commercial hit, reaching the top ten on both the U.S. and Canadian charts. Its whimsical lyrics describe a surreal, carefree scene of a party happening in the backyard, giving the song a lighthearted and fun vibe. Over time, it has become one of CCR’s most beloved and enduring songs, cementing its place as a classic rock favorite.

Did You Know

• Lookin’ Out My Back Door was released by Creedence Clearwater Revival in 1970.
• The song’s cheerful musical arrangement and lyrics are often interpreted as inspired by surrealism and psychedelic experiences.
• It reached the top 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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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 doing cartwheels, a statue wearin’ high heels

Look at all the happy creatures dancing on the lawn

A dinosaur Victrola listening to Buck Owens

Doo, doo, doo, lookin’ out my back door

Tambourines and elephants are playing in the band

Won’t you take a ride on the flyin’ spoon?

Doo, doo doo

A wondrous apparition provided by magician

Doo, doo, doo, lookin’ out my back door

Tambourines and elephants are playing in the band

Won’t you take a ride on the flyin’ spoon?

Doo, 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 dancing on the lawn

Bother me tomorrow, today, I’ll buy no sorrows

Doo, doo, doo, lookin’ out my back door