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My God Thank You John

John Prine

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

Level: Beginner Decade: 1990s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
(1995 Recording From The 2026 Album Found Dogs)

Intro
C    F  C  F  C   G C

Verse 1
CI Took My Baby For Something To Eat
FI Took My Baby For CSomething To Eat
FI Took My Baby Out For CSomething To Eat
CShe Said My God
GThank You, CJohn

Verse 2
CI Bought My Baby A Steak And A Potato
FBought Her Steak And CA Potato
FI Bought Her A Steak And A CPotato
CShe Said My God
GThank You, CJohn

Instrumental Break
C    F  C  F  C    G C

Verse 3
CShe Took Me Home To Meet Her Kin
FShe Took Me Home To CMeet Her Kin
FShe Took Me Home To CMeet Her Kin
Made Me Get Out And GWouldn’t Let Me Back InC​

Instrumental Break
C    F  C  F  C    G C

Verse 4
CShe Asked Me If She Could Drive My Car
FShe Asked Me If She Could CDrive My Car
FShe Asked Me If She Could CDrive My Car
CI Said Yes But You Can’t Go Far

Verse 5
CI Took My Baby On A Ferris Wheel
FI Took My Baby On A CFerris Wheel
FWe Got Up There, I Asked Her CHow Did It Feel?
CShe Said My God
GThank You, CJohn

Instrumental Break
C    F  C  F  C    G C

Verse 6
CThere Ain’t Much Difference Between The Dirt And The Sky
FThere Ain’t Much Difference Between The CDirt And The Sky
FThere Ain’t Much Difference Between The CDirt And The Sky
Except For You GAnd CI

Verse 7
CI Took My Baby For A Bite To Eat
FI Took My Baby For A CBite To Eat
FI Took My Baby For A CBite To Eat
CShe Said My God
GThank You, CJohn

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

FAQ

What are the chords for My God Thank You John?

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

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: C, F, G

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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