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My God Thank You John

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for My God Thank You John by John Prine in the key of A

(1995 Recording From The 2026 Album Found Dogs)

Intro
A    D  A  D  A   E A

Verse 1
AI Took My Baby For Something To Eat
DI Took My Baby For ASomething To Eat
DI Took My Baby Out For ASomething To Eat
AShe Said My God
EThank You, AJohn

Verse 2
AI Bought My Baby A Steak And A Potato
DBought Her Steak And AA Potato
DI Bought Her A Steak And A APotato
AShe Said My God
EThank You, AJohn

Instrumental Break
A    D  A  D  A    E A

Verse 3
AShe Took Me Home To Meet Her Kin
DShe Took Me Home To AMeet Her Kin
DShe Took Me Home To AMeet Her Kin
Made Me Get Out And EWouldn’t Let Me Back InA​

Instrumental Break
A    D  A  D  A    E A

Verse 4
AShe Asked Me If She Could Drive My Car
DShe Asked Me If She Could ADrive My Car
DShe Asked Me If She Could ADrive My Car
AI Said Yes But You Can’t Go Far

Verse 5
AI Took My Baby On A Ferris Wheel
DI Took My Baby On A AFerris Wheel
DWe Got Up There, I Asked Her AHow Did It Feel?
AShe Said My God
EThank You, AJohn

Instrumental Break
A    D  A  D  A    E A

Verse 6
AThere Ain’t Much Difference Between The Dirt And The Sky
DThere Ain’t Much Difference Between The ADirt And The Sky
DThere Ain’t Much Difference Between The ADirt And The Sky
Except For You EAnd AI

Verse 7
AI Took My Baby For A Bite To Eat
DI Took My Baby For A ABite To Eat
DI Took My Baby For A ABite To Eat
AShe Said My God
EThank You, AJohn

Outro
A    D  A  D  A    E A
Also available in: G (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for My God Thank You John?

The chords for My God Thank You John are: A, D, E

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: A, D, E

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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