"Bad Moon Rising"

Or, "There's a Bathroom on the Right"

One of the most common misheard lyrics is from "Bad Moon Rising" by Creedence Clearwater Revival. The line in the refrain "There's a bad moon on the rise" is often misheard as "There's a bathroom on the right", which makes absolutely no sense at all when you listen to the lyrics of the song. In addition, the title of the song, "Bad Moon Rising", should probably be a clue to the true lyrics.

"Bad Moon Rising" was written by John Fogarty and was released by Creedence Clearwater Revival in August of 1969. The song reached number 2 on the Billboard charts.

Lyrics to "Bad Moon Rising"

I see the bad moon arising.
I see trouble on the way.
I see earthquakes and lightning.
I see bad times today.

Don't go around tonight,
Well, it's bound to take your life,
There's a bad moon on the rise.

I hear hurricanes ablowing.
I know the end is coming soon.
I fear rivers over flowing.
I hear the voice of rage and ruin.

Don't go around tonight,
Well, it's bound to take your life,
There's a bad moon on the rise.

All right!
Hope you got your things together.
Hope you are quite prepared to die.
Looks like we're in for nasty weather.
One eye is taken for an eye.

Don't go around tonight,
Well, it's bound to take your life,
There's a bad moon on the rise.