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My God Thank You John

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for My God Thank You John by John Prine

(1995 Recording From The 2026 Album Found Dogs)

Intro
G    C  G  C  G   D G

Verse 1
GI Took My Baby For Something To Eat
CI Took My Baby For GSomething To Eat
CI Took My Baby Out For GSomething To Eat
GShe Said My God
DThank You, GJohn

Verse 2
GI Bought My Baby A Steak And A Potato
CBought Her Steak And GA Potato
CI Bought Her A Steak And A GPotato
GShe Said My God
DThank You, GJohn

Instrumental Break
G    C  G  C  G    D G

Verse 3
GShe Took Me Home To Meet Her Kin
CShe Took Me Home To GMeet Her Kin
CShe Took Me Home To GMeet Her Kin
Made Me Get Out And DWouldn’t Let Me Back InG​

Instrumental Break
G    C  G  C  G    D G

Verse 4
GShe Asked Me If She Could Drive My Car
CShe Asked Me If She Could GDrive My Car
CShe Asked Me If She Could GDrive My Car
GI Said Yes But You Can’t Go Far

Verse 5
GI Took My Baby On A Ferris Wheel
CI Took My Baby On A GFerris Wheel
CWe Got Up There, I Asked Her GHow Did It Feel?
GShe Said My God
DThank You, GJohn

Instrumental Break
G    C  G  C  G    D G

Verse 6
GThere Ain’t Much Difference Between The Dirt And The Sky
CThere Ain’t Much Difference Between The GDirt And The Sky
CThere Ain’t Much Difference Between The GDirt And The Sky
Except For You DAnd GI

Verse 7
GI Took My Baby For A Bite To Eat
CI Took My Baby For A GBite To Eat
CI Took My Baby For A GBite To Eat
GShe Said My God
DThank You, GJohn

Outro
G    C  G  C  G    D G
Also available in: C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for My God Thank You John?

The chords for My God Thank You John are: G, C, D

What is the original key of My God Thank You John?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing My God Thank You John?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play My God Thank You John in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can My God Thank You John be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play My God Thank You John on ukulele?

Chord My God Thank You John can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in My God Thank You John?

My God Thank You John uses 3 chords: G, C, D

What is the easiest way to play My God Thank You John?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was My God Thank You John released in?

My God Thank You John was released in the 1990s. See more 1990s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for My God Thank You John?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch My God Thank You John to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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