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 (D)kind a laid tin’ back, ain’t he (A)much an old my coun try boy like (D)me can’t up gry hack.

But It’s (F#m)ear ly to a rise, dle so I (D)ear ly in the sack.

and Thank (E7)God I’m a coun try boy.

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

dle.

My I (F#m)days are all I filled you with an (D)eas y coun try charm.

tle.

I Thank (E7)God I’m a 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 (F#m)life ain’t noth in’ but a (D)fun ny, fun ny rid dle.

Thank (E7)God I’m a coun try boy.

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

He the (F#m)kids er are my sleep and and my (D)keep it kind a low.

and Thank (E7)God I’m a coun try boy.

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

dle.

So I (F#m)fid dle when me can and and I (D)work ly when I should.

tle.

I Thank (E7)God I’m a 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 (F#m)life ain’t noth in’ but a (D)fun ny, fun ny rid dle.

Thank (E7)God I’m a coun try boy.

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Thank God I'm A Country Boy — Simple Sheet Music

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"Thank God I'm A Country Boy" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of A, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Thank God I'm A Country Boy

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Thank God I'm A Country Boy"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Thank God I'm A Country Boy" by John Denver played in?
Thank God I'm A Country Boy is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Thank God I'm A Country Boy"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Thank God I'm A Country Boy" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Thank God I'm A Country Boy"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Thank God I'm A Country Boy"?
"Thank God I'm A Country Boy" was originally performed by John Denver. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Thank God I'm A Country Boy"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, D, E, E7, F#m, G.
What other songs by John Denver can I play here?
Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Follow Me", "THANK GOD I'M A COUNTRY BOY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Thank God I'm A Country Boy". Key of A, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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