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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 D

(1995 Recording From The 2026 Album Found Dogs)

Intro
D    G  D  G  D   A D

Verse 1
DI Took My Baby For Something To Eat
GI Took My Baby For DSomething To Eat
GI Took My Baby Out For DSomething To Eat
DShe Said My God
AThank You, DJohn

Verse 2
DI Bought My Baby A Steak And A Potato
GBought Her Steak And DA Potato
GI Bought Her A Steak And A DPotato
DShe Said My God
AThank You, DJohn

Instrumental Break
D    G  D  G  D    A D

Verse 3
DShe Took Me Home To Meet Her Kin
GShe Took Me Home To DMeet Her Kin
GShe Took Me Home To DMeet Her Kin
Made Me Get Out And AWouldn’t Let Me Back InD​

Instrumental Break
D    G  D  G  D    A D

Verse 4
DShe Asked Me If She Could Drive My Car
GShe Asked Me If She Could DDrive My Car
GShe Asked Me If She Could DDrive My Car
DI Said Yes But You Can’t Go Far

Verse 5
DI Took My Baby On A Ferris Wheel
GI Took My Baby On A DFerris Wheel
GWe Got Up There, I Asked Her DHow Did It Feel?
DShe Said My God
AThank You, DJohn

Instrumental Break
D    G  D  G  D    A D

Verse 6
DThere Ain’t Much Difference Between The Dirt And The Sky
GThere Ain’t Much Difference Between The DDirt And The Sky
GThere Ain’t Much Difference Between The DDirt And The Sky
Except For You AAnd DI

Verse 7
DI Took My Baby For A Bite To Eat
GI Took My Baby For A DBite To Eat
GI Took My Baby For A DBite To Eat
DShe Said My God
AThank You, DJohn

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

FAQ

What are the chords for My God Thank You John?

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

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: D, G, A

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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