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Thank God I’m a Country Boy

John Denver

03:14

EADGF#m7

How to play Thank God I’m a Country Boy on guitar

Thank God I’m a Country Boy by John Denver uses 5 chords: E, A, D, G, F#m7. It's a relatively easy song — great for guitarists at any level.

DifficultyEasy
Duration03:14
Chords5
Well, life on the farm is kinda laid back. Ain't much an old country boy like me can hack. It's early to rise, early in the sack. I thank God I'm a country boy. Well, a simple kind of life never did me no harm. A-raisin' me a family and workin' on the farm. My days are all filled with an easy country charm. Thank God I'm a country boy. Well, I got me a fine wife, I got me old fiddle. When the sun's comin' up, I got cakes on the griddle. And life ain't nothin' but a funny, funny riddle. Thank God I'm a countryEboy.AWhen the work's all done and the sun'sDsettlin' low. IApull out my fiddleGand I rosin up the bow. The kids areF#m7a-sweet, so I keep itDkinda low. ThankEGod I'm a countryAboy. I'd play Sally Goodin all day if I could. But myAwife kid and my wouldn't take it veryDgood. So I fiddle when IEcan and I workDwhen I should. Thank God I'm a countryAboy.EWell, I got me a fine wife,AI got me old fiddle. WhenEthe sun's comin' up, I gotAcakes on the griddle. Life ain't but a funny,Dfunny riddle.AThank God I'm a countryAboy. Woo!
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What chords are in Thank God I’m a Country Boy by John Denver?

Thank God I’m a Country Boy by John Denver uses 5 chords: E, A, D, G, F#m7. These chords cover the full arrangement of the song.

Do I need a capo to play Thank God I’m a Country Boy by John Denver?

A capo on fret 2 is the most popular way to play Thank God I’m a Country Boy. It converts the chord shapes into more beginner-friendly open positions — with the capo on fret 2, you'd play D, G, C, F, Em7, which is the easiest way to play the song. You can also play it without a capo using the original chord shapes. To play the full arrangement with a capo or customize it to your preferences, download the Strum app.

Is Thank God I’m a Country Boy hard to play on guitar?

Thank God I’m a Country Boy is a relatively easy song to play on guitar. With 5 chords (E, A, D, G, F#m7), even beginners can get a handle on it with consistent practice. Focus on smooth chord transitions and keeping a steady strumming rhythm.

Can a beginner play Thank God I’m a Country Boy on guitar?

Yes — Thank God I’m a Country Boy is a great beginner guitar song. It only uses 5 chords, keeping the arrangement accessible while you're still building technique. Practice each chord shape on its own before working on transitions between them.

How long is Thank God I’m a Country Boy by John Denver?

Thank God I’m a Country Boy by John Denver is 03:14 long. The full guitar chord arrangement covers the complete song — verses, chorus, and any bridge or outro sections.

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