Thank God I'm a Country Boy
John Denver
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Well life on the 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 kinda life never did me no harm A raisin' me a family and workin' on a 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 an ole fiddle When the sun's comin' up I got cakes on the griddle Life ain't nothin' but a funny funny riddle Thank God I'm a country boy When the work's all done and the sun's settlin' 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 Goodin all day if I could But the Lord and my wife wouldn't take it very good So I fiddle when I can, work when I should Thank God I'm a country boy Well I got me a fine wife I got me an ole fiddle When the sun's comin' up I got cakes on the griddle Life ain't nothin' but a funny funny riddle Thank God I'm a country boy Well I wouldn't trade my life for diamonds and jewels I never was one of them money hungry fools I'd rather have my fiddle and my farmin' tools Thank God I'm a country boy Yeah, city folk drivin' in a black limousine A lotta sad people thinkin' that's mighty keen Son, let me tell ya now exactly what I mean Thank God I'm a country boy Well I got me a fine wife I got me an ole fiddle When the sun's comin' up I got cakes on the griddle Life ain't nothin' 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 Said, "Live a good life and play the fiddle with pride And thank God you're a country boy My daddy taught me young how to hunt and how to whittle Taught me how to work and play a tune on the fiddle 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 an ole fiddle When the sun's comin' up I got cakes on the griddle Life ain't nothin' but a funny funny riddle Thank God I'm a country boy
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Written by: John Martin Sommers
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Thank God I'm a Country Boy" was written by John Martin Sommers, a member of Denver's backup band. He got inspired to write the song during a peaceful drive in the Maryland countryside.
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Album InformationThe song features in John Denver’s 1974 album "Back Home Again." It is the song number 10 in the album.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in 1975, firmly establishing John Denver's place in American music history.
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Live PerformanceThe most famous version of the song was recorded live at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles.
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Song Message"Thank God I'm a Country Boy" celebrates the simplicity and contentment of country life as compared to city living. It praises a humble lifestyle and genuine joy derived from small, everyday things.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has become an anthem for rural America, played frequently at sports events, including during the 7th-inning stretch of Baltimore Orioles baseball games.
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Award RecognitionWhile the song itself didn't win any major awards, the album "Back Home Again" was nominated for Album of the Year at the 1975 Country Music Association Awards.
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GenreIt’s a country and bluegrass song, denoting Denver's love for these music genres.
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Instrument HighlightThe song features a prominent violin performance, which adds a characteristic touch to its country charm.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Billy Dean, and has appeared in various soundtracks, like the 2000 film "Men of Honor".
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