Late American singer-songwriter John Denver‘s “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” was written by John Martin Sommers and was featured on Denver’s 1974 album Back Home Again. The live version was released as a single and went to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles starting May 31, 1975. Denver recorded this hit song on August 26, 1974. The song serves as an anthem for country living, and its upbeat melody and lyrics have continued to resonate with audiences over the years.
Enjoy the past hit live performance and see the written lyrics below!
Thank God I’m A Country Boy Live Performance
Here is the audio version of the song.
“Thank God I’m a Country Boy” Audio
“Thank God I’m A Country Boy” Lyrics
Well, life’s on a farm is kinda laid back,
ain’t much an old country boy like me can’t hack.
It’s early to rise, early in the sack thank God I’m a country boy.
Well, a simple kind of life never did me no harm,
raising me a family and working on the farm.
My days are all filled with an easy country charm, thank God I’m a country boy.
Well, I got me a fine wife, I got me old fiddle.
When the sun’s coming up, I got cakes on the griddle.
And life ain’t nothing but a funny, funny riddle, thank God I’m a country boy.
When the work’s all done and the sun’s setting low,
I pull out my fiddle and I rosin up the bow.
The kids are asleep so I keep it kinda low, thank God I’m a country boy.
I’d play Sally Gooding all day if I could,
but the lord and my wife wouldn’t take it very good.
So I fiddle when I can and I work when I should, thank God I’m a country boy.
Well, I got me a fine wife, I got me old fiddle.
When the sun’s coming up, I got cakes on the griddle.
And life ain’t nothing but a funny, funny riddle, thank God I’m a country boy.
I wouldn’t trade my life for diamonds or jewels,
I never was one of them money hungry fools.
I’d rather have my fiddle and my farming tools, thank God I’m a country boy.
Yeah, city folk driving in a black limousine,
a lotta sad people thinking that’s-a mighty keen.
Son, let me tell you now exactly what I mean, thank God I’m a country boy.
Well, I got me a fine wife, I got me old fiddle.
When the sun’s coming up, I got cakes on the griddle.
And life ain’t nothing but a funny, funny riddle, thank God I’m a country boy.
Well, my fiddle was my daddy’s till the day he died,
and he took me by the hand and held me close to his side.
He said, “Live a good life and play my fiddle with pride,
and thank God you’re a country boy.
My Daddy taught me young how to hunt and how to whittle,
he taught me how to work and play a tune on the fiddle.
He taught me how to love and how to give just a little,
thank God I’m a country boy.
Well, I got me a fine wife, I got me old fiddle.
When the sun’s coming up, I got cakes on the griddle.
And life ain’t nothing but a funny, funny riddle, thank God I’m a country boy.
“Thank God I’m a Country Boy” has endured as a classic country song and has been covered by many artists over the years. The song’s popularity also helped to cement John Denver’s status as one of the most iconic figures in country music history. Despite his tragic death in 1997, Denver’s music continues to live on, and “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” remains one of his most beloved songs. The song remains a timeless country music classic that celebrates the joys of country living. With its upbeat melody, uplifting lyrics, and infectious energy, the song has remained a favorite among fans of country music for decades. Its enduring popularity is a testament to Denver’s talent as a songwriter and performer, and to the enduring appeal of the country lifestyle.
