Thank God I'm A Country Boy

by John Denver
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Lyrics

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 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 me no ou harm, tle; but the (A)rais in’ me a fam i ly and (E7)work in’ on a farm.

dle.

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 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 if I to could, tle; a the (A)Lord ta and my wife ple would n’t (E7)take it ver y good.

dle.

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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Thank God I'm A Country Boy" by John Denver: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Thank God I'm A Country Boy”

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?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 5 chords: A, D, E, E7, G.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Thank God I'm A Country Boy" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Thank God I'm A Country Boy" by John Denver. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Thank God I'm A Country Boy" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Thank God I'm A Country Boy" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.