Thank God I'm A Country Boy
DENVER JOHN Lyrics

Well life on the farm is kinda laid back
Living on a farm is a simple and relaxed way of life.

Ain't much an old country boy like me can't hack
I can handle anything that comes my way as a country boy.

It's early to rise, early in the sack
I wake up early to start my day and go to bed early to rest up.

Thank God I'm a country boy
I am grateful for my simple and content life as a country boy.

Well a simple kinda life never did me no harm
Living a simple life has never caused me any harm or trouble.

A raisin' me a family and workin' on a farm
I am raising a family and working on a farm to provide for them.

My days are all filled with an easy country charm
My days are filled with the easy and calm charm of country living.

Well I got me a fine wife I got me an ole fiddle
I have a great wife and a beloved fiddle to play.

When the sun's comin' up I got cakes on the griddle
I enjoy cooking and making breakfast for my family.

Life ain't nothin' but a funny funny riddle
Life is unpredictable and full of surprises.

When the work's all done and the sun's settlin' low
When the day's work is finished and the sun is setting.

I pull out my fiddle and I rosin up the bow
I enjoy playing my fiddle when I have free time.

The kids are asleep so I keep it kinda low
I play softly so as not to wake up my sleeping children.

I'd play Sally Goodin all day if I could
I love playing my fiddle and could play it all day if I had the chance.

But the Lord and my wife wouldn't take it very good
However, I have responsibilities to fulfill and cannot play all day.

So I fiddle when I can, work when I should
I balance my love of playing fiddle with my work and responsibilities.

Well, I wouldn't trade my life for diamonds and jewels
I am content with my simple life and do not need fancy possessions.

I never was one of them money hungry fools
I am not motivated by greed or the desire for wealth.

I'd rather have my fiddle and my farmin' tools
I value my fiddle and my farm tools more than material possessions.

Yeah, city folk drivin' in a black limousine
City people seem to value material things, like luxury cars.

A lotta sad people thinkin' that's mighty keen
Many people in cities are unhappy, despite their fancy possessions.

Son, let me tell ya now exactly what I mean
Let me explain to you what I truly value in life.

My daddy taught me young how to hunt and how to whittle
My father instilled in me practical skills such as hunting and woodworking.

Taught me how to work and play a tune on the fiddle
He taught me the value of hard work and the joy of music.

Taught me how to love and how to give just a little
Most importantly, my father taught me about love and generosity.

Thank God I'm a country boy
In conclusion, I am grateful for my life as a country boy and all that it entails.