Thank God I'm A Country Boy

· by John Denver

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Well, (A)life n’t on a farm dy’s is the kind a laid tin’ back, and ain’t much an old my coun try boy like (E7)me can’t ey up the hack.

But It’s (A)ear ly to a rise, dle so I (D)ear ly in the sack: and Thank (A)God I’m a (E7)coun try boy.

A sim ple kind a life in’” nev er (D)day did me no ou harm, tle; but the (A)rais in’ me a fam i ly and (E7)work in’ on a farm.

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My I (A)days are all I filled you with an (D)eas y coun try charm: tle: I Thank (A)God I’m a (E7)coun try boy.

Well, I (E)got me a fine wife, I (A)got me old fid dle.

When the (E)sun’s com in’ up I got cakes on the grid dle.

And life ain’t noth in’ but a fun ny, fun ny (D)rid dle: Thank (A)God I’m a (E7)coun try boy.

When the (A)work’s dle all my done dy’s and the sun’s monds set tin’ low, and I pull er out the fid dle and I (E7)ros in ey hun gry bow.

He the (A)kids er are my sleep and and my (D)keep it kind a low: and Thank (A)God I’m a (E7)coun try boy.

I’d play y “Sal ly Good in’ all a (D)day black if I to could, tle; a the (A)Lord ta and my wife ple would n’t (E7)take it ver y good.

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So I (A)fid dle when me can and and I (D)work ly when I should: tle: I Thank (A)God I’m a (E7)coun try boy.

Well, I (E)got me a fine wife, I (A)got me old fid dle.

When the (E)sun’s com in’ up I got cakes on the grid dle.

And life ain’t noth in’ but a fun ny, fun ny (D)rid dle: Thank (A)God I’m a (E7)coun try boy.

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Thank God I'm A Country Boy by John Denver — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Thank God I'm A Country Boy” by John Denver in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of A at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Thank God I'm A Country Boy" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Thank God I'm A Country Boy"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Thank God I'm A Country Boy" use?: Just 5 chords: A, D, E, E7, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other John Denver songs work for kids?: Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Follow Me". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.