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Thank God I'm A Country Boy

John Denver

03:14

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How to play Thank God I'm A Country Boy on guitar

Thank God I'm A Country Boy by John Denver uses 3 chords: A, E, D. It's a beginner-friendly song — great for guitarists at any level.

DifficultyBeginner
Duration03:14
Chords3
(clapping) Well, life on the farm is kinda laid back. Ain't much an old country boy that he can't hack. Early to rise, early in the sack. Thank God I'm a countryAboy. Well, a simple kind of life never did me no harm. Raising me a family, working on the farm. Days are all filled with an easy country charm.AThank God I'm a country boy. Well, I got me fineAwife. I got me old fiddle. WhenEthe sun's coming up, I gotAcakes on the griddle. Life ain't nothing but a funny, funnyDriddle.EThank God I'm aAcountry boy.AWhen the work's all done and the sunDsetting low. Pull out my fiddle and rosin upDthe bow. Kids are all asleep so I keep it kindDof low.AThank God I'm a country boy. I'd play Sally Goodin all day if I could. ButAI know that my wife wouldn't take itDvery good. So IAfiddle when I can,Ework when I should. ThankAGod I'm a country boy.EWell, I got me a fine wife.AI got me old fiddle.
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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 3 chords: A, E, D. With just 3 chords, it's one of the more approachable songs to learn on guitar.

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

No capo is needed for Thank God I'm A Country Boy. The chord shapes (A, E, D) are all standard open positions that can be played without one. 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 one of the easiest songs you can learn on guitar. With 3 chords (A, E, D), 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 3 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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