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John Denver was among
the top mainstream country-pop of the early to mid '70s. he was born on December 31, 1943 in Roswell, New Mexico. He received his first guitar as a gift
from his grandmother, later during his college years John
began performing at the local clubs, and changed his name to John Denver. (his
original name was Henry John Deutschendorf). John Denver experienced his first major
break in the music industry when he was chosen from 250 other hopefuls as lead
singer for the popular Mitchell Trio. Within months, Denver began his own
journey up the best-selling record charts. Denver's music appeared on a variety
of charts, including country and western, the Billboard Hot 100, and adult
contemporary. John Denver is best known for songs like "Take Me Home,
Country Roads", "Annie's Song", "Rocky Mountain High",
and "Sunshine on My Shoulders". He ranks at the top of the heap with
14 gold and eight platinum albums. John Denver died on October 12, 1997, when
his experimental aircraft crashed in California. Stay with the Chords for Beginners! Also take a look here: Easy guitar chords: Jimmy Buffett.
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John Denver – Take Me Home Country Road chords
Nice country song here on the Chords for Beginners
blog: Take me home, performed by John Denver. Play the following guitar chords:
C, Am, G, F, Bb and G7 guitar chords.
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| Chords for Beginners: "Take Me Home Country Road" by John Denver |
Guitar chords: C, Am, G, F, Bb and G7 major chords
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| Chords for beginners: "Take Me Home Country Road" by John Denver - chord illustrations |
C Am
Almost
heaven, West Virginia,
G F C
G F C
Blue ridge
mountain, Shenandoah river,
C Am
C Am
Life is
old there, older than the trees,
G F C
G F C
Younger
than the mountains, blowing like a breeze
C G
Country roads, take me home
Am F
C G
Country roads, take me home
Am F
To the place I belong,
C G
C G
West Virginia, mountain mamma,
F C
Take me home, Country roads
C Am G F...
All my memories, gather round her
Miner's lady, stranger to blue water
Dark and dusty, painted on the sky
Misty taste of moonshine, teardrop in my eye
C G Am F...
Country roads, take me home
C Am G F...
All my memories, gather round her
Miner's lady, stranger to blue water
Dark and dusty, painted on the sky
Misty taste of moonshine, teardrop in my eye
C G Am F...
Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong,
West Virginia, mountain mamma,
Take me home, Country roads
Am G C
I hear her voice in the morning hour she calls me
F C G
Am G C
I hear her voice in the morning hour she calls me
F C G
Radio
reminds me of my home far away
Am Bb F
Am Bb F
Driving
down the road I get a feeling
C G G7
C G G7
That I
should have been home yesterday, yesterday
C G Am F...
Country roads, take me home
C G Am F...
Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong,
West Virginia, mountain mamma,
Take me home, Country roads... (2x)
F C
Take me home, that country road
Take me home, that country road...
F C
Take me home, that country road
Take me home, that country road...
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Chords for Beginners: John Denver – Annie's Song
This is a great John Denver song
with beautiful and poetic lyrics, it is a magical melody on the Chords for Beginners. The guitar chords in
Annie’s Song are the followings: G, C, D, Em and Am guitar chords.
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| Guitar chords for beginners: "Annie's Song" by John Denver |
Guitar chords: G, C, D, Em and Am chords
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| Guitar chords for beginners: "Annie's Song" by John Denver - chord illustrations |
G
C D
Em C
G
You fill up my senses, like a night in the forest.
G C D Am C
D
Like a mountain in springtime, like a walk in the rain.
G C
D Em C
G
Like a storm in the desert, like a sleepy blue ocean.
G C D
Am D G
You fill up my senses, come fill me again.
G C D
Em...
Come let me love you, let me give my life for you.
Let me drown in your laughter, let me die in your arms.
Let me lay down beside you, let me always be with you.
Come let me love you, come love me again.
G C D
Em...
You fill up my senses, like a night in the forest.
Like a mountain in spring time, like a walk in the rain.
Like a storm in the desert, like a sleepy blue ocean.
You fill up my senses, come fill me again.
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John Denver – Leaving On A Jet Plane chords
Leaving on a jet plane is the
next John Denver song on the Chords for Beginners. Chords: G, C and D major guitar
chords.
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| Guitar chords for beginners: "Leaving on a Jet Plane" by John Denver |
Guitar chords: G, C and D major chords
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| Chords for beginners: "Leaving on a Jet Plane" by John Denver - chord illustrations |
G C
All my bags are packed I'm ready to go
G C
G C
I'm standin' here outside your door
G C D
G C D
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye
G C
G C
But the dawn is breakin' it's early morn
G C
G C
The taxi's waitin' he's blowin' his horn
G C D
G C D
Already I'm so lonesome I could die.
G C
So kiss me and smile for me
G C
G C
So kiss me and smile for me
G C
Tell me that you'll wait
for me
G C D
G C D
Hold me like you'll
never let me go
G C
G C
Cause I'm leavin' on a
jet plane
G C
G C
Don't know when I'll be
back again
G C D
G C D
Oh baby, I hate to go
G C G C
There's so many times I've let you down
So many times I've played around
I tell you now, they don't mean a thing
Every place I go, I'll think of you
Every song I sing, I'll sing for you
When I come back, I'll bring your wedding ring
G C G C
So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go
G C G C
Now the time has come to leave you
One more time let me kiss you
Close your eyes I'll be on my way
Dream about the days to come
When I won't have to leave alone
About the times, I won't have to say
G C G C
So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh baby, I hate to go
G C
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
G C
G C G C
There's so many times I've let you down
So many times I've played around
I tell you now, they don't mean a thing
Every place I go, I'll think of you
Every song I sing, I'll sing for you
When I come back, I'll bring your wedding ring
G C G C
So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh babe, I hate to go
G C G C
Now the time has come to leave you
One more time let me kiss you
Close your eyes I'll be on my way
Dream about the days to come
When I won't have to leave alone
About the times, I won't have to say
G C G C
So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Hold me like you'll never let me go
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back again
Oh baby, I hate to go
G C
Cause I'm leavin' on a jet plane
G C
Don't know
when I'll be back again
G C D G
G C D G
Oh baby, I
hate to go.
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How to play chords in "John Denver" songs as a beginner?
Playing chords in John Denver's songs is a universally enjoyable experience, loved by beginners and experienced guitarists alike. His music, characterized by warm, heartfelt lyrics and simple yet beautiful melodies, often revolves around easy-to-play chord progressions that perfectly capture the essence of folk and country.
Songs like "Take Me Home, Country Roads" are ideal for practicing open chords like C, Am, G, F, Bb and G7 guitar chords. The progression is straightforward, allowing guitarists to focus on smooth transitions and strumming patterns. The song’s uplifting, nostalgic feel makes it a joy to play and sing along to, whether alone or with others.
"Annie’s Song" is another classic that uses basic chords like G, C, D, Em and Am major. The gentle, flowing rhythm helps guitarists work on their timing and expression, enhancing their ability to convey emotion through their playing. Stay with the "Chords for Beginners" for more John Denver songs like: "Leaving on a jet plane" or "Thank God I’m a country boy".
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| Guitar chords for beginners: John Denver |
John Denver’s music has a timeless quality that resonates with players of all ages. The simplicity of his chord progressions combined with the richness of his melodies makes his songs perfect for guitarists who want to enjoy the beauty of folk music while honing their chord-playing skills.
Chords: John Denver – Thank God I'm a Country Boy
John Denver – Thank God I’m a
country boy; guitar chords: G, C, F, D and D7 guitar chords. Stay with the Chords for Beginners blog!
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| Guitar chords for beginners: "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" by John Denver |
Guitar chords: G, C, F, D and D7 chords
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| Chords: "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" by John Denver - chord illustrations |
G C
Well life on the farm is kinda laid back
G F
D7
Ain't much an old country boy like me can't hack
G C
It's early to rise and early in the sack
G
D7 G
Thank God I'm a country boy
G C G F...
A simple kind of life never did me no harm
Raisin' me a family and livin' on the farm
My days are all filled with an easy country charm
Thank God I'm a country boy
D G
Well, I got me a
fine wife, I got my old fiddle
D G
When the sun's
comin' up I got cakes on the griddle
C
Life ain't nothin'
but a funny, funny riddle
G
D G
Thank God I'm a
country boy
G C G F...
When the work's all done and the sun is settin' low
I pull out my fiddle and I rosin up the bow
But the kids are asleep so I keep it kinda low
Thank God I'm a country boy
G C G F...
I'd play "Sally Goodin" all day if I could
But the Lord and my family wouldn't take it very good
So I fiddle when I can and I work when I should
Thank God I'm a country boy
D G D G...
Well, I got me a
fine wife, I got my old fiddle
When the sun's
comin' up I got cakes on the griddle
Life ain't nothin'
but a funny, funny riddle
Thank God I'm a
country boy
G C G F...
Well I wouldn't trade my life for diamonds or jewels
I never was one of them money hungry fools
I'd rather have my fiddle and my farmin' tools
Thank God I'm a country boy
G C G F...
Yeah, city folks drivin' in a black limousine
A lotta sad people think that's mighty keen
Well folks, let me tell you exactly what I mean
Thank God I'm a country boy
D G D G...
Well, I got me a
fine wife, I got my old fiddle
When the sun's
comin' up I got cakes on the griddle
Life ain't nothin'
but a funny, funny riddle
Thank God I'm a
country boy
G C G F...
Well my fiddle was my daddy's 'til the day he died
And he took me by the hand and held me close to his side
He said, "Live a good life, play my fiddle with pride
And thank God you're a country boy"
G C G F...
My daddy taught me young how to hunt and how to whittle
He taught me how to work and play a tune on the fiddle
He taught me how to love and how to give just a little
Thank God I'm a country boy
D G D G...
Well, I got me a
fine wife, I got my old fiddle
When the sun's
comin' up I got cakes on the griddle
Life ain't nothin'
but a funny, funny riddle
Thank God I'm a
country boy.
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