Thank God I'm A Country Boy

by John Denver
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Well, life on a farm is kind a laid (C)back, ain’t (G)much an old coun try boy like (F)me can’t (D7)hack.

It’s (G)ear ly to rise, ear ly in the (C)sack: Thank (G)God I’m a (D)coun try boy.

A (G)sim ple kind of life nev er did me no (C)harm, (G)rais in’ me a fam i ly and (F)work in’ on a (D)farm.

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

Well, I (D)got me a fine wife, I (G)got me old fid dle.

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

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

When the life on a farm is kind a laid (C)back, ain’t (G)much an old coun try boy like (F)me can’t (D7)hack.

It’s (G)ear ly to rise, ear ly in the (C)sack: Thank (G)God I’m a (D)coun try boy.

A (G)sim ple kind of life nev er did me no (C)harm, (G)rais in’ me a fam i ly and (F)work in’ on a (D)farm.

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

Well, I (D)got me a fine wife, I (G)got me old fid dle.

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

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

I I fun ny, fun ny (C)rid dle: Thank (CN.C.)God I’m a coun try boy.

Thank God I'm A Country Boy by John Denver

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 106 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Thank God I'm A Country Boy”

What key is "Thank God I'm A Country Boy" in?
"Thank God I'm A Country Boy" by John Denver is in the key of G with a tempo of 106 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Thank God I'm A Country Boy" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Thank God I'm A Country Boy" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Thank God I'm A Country Boy" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by John Denver can I play here?
Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Follow Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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