[Intro]
G D G D G
[Verse]
D
Dear God
G D
You're the reason why the sun sets in the sky
G
And rivers keep on running
D
Dear God
G
Thank you for the stars
D
How music steals our hearts
G
And next-door neighbors wave when we drive by
[Chorus]
D
I pray
A Bm
There's gas in my truck, and dust in my mirror
G
That every day my fridge is full of ice-cold beer
D
Gimme friends that I would fight for
A
And a girl that I would die for
Bm G
Let us grow old on a front-porch chair
D
That's a country boy's prayer
[Verse]
G
Thank you for the life I live
D
Thank you for the rain you send
Let the crops come in
G
Let the home team win
D
Amen
G
Thank you for this day
D
This food, my home, Your grace
G
And the kids growing up like grass
With my last naaaame
[Chorus]
D
Yeah, I pray
A Bm
There's gas in my truck, and dust in my mirror
G
That every day my fridge is full of ice-cold beer
D
Gimme friends that I would fight for
A
And a girl that I would die for
Bm G
Let us grow old on a front-porch chair
D
That's a country boy's prayer
A
Yeah ah
Bm G
Woh oh oh
[Instrumental/Solo]
D A Bm G
[Chorus]
D
Hey I pray
A Bm
There's gas in my truck, and dust in my mirror
G
That every day my fridge is full of ice-cold beer
D
Gimme friends that I would fight for
A
And a girl that I would die for
Bm G
Let us grow old on a front-porch chair
D
That's a country boy's prayer
[Outro]
D A
Thank you for the life I live
Bm
Thank you for the rain you send
Let the crops come in
G
Let the home team win
D A
Amen
Bm G
Ameeeeeen
D G D G
Amen
How to play "Country Boy's Prayer" by Chris Young on guitar captures the essence of
gratitude and simple joys that define country living. This guitar Tutorial will guide
you through the chord progressions and strumming patterns that accompany the heartfelt
lyrics, creating a musical expression of thanks and hope.
Intro and Verse Chords:
The intro sets the scene with a straightforward progression of G to D, repeating,
welcoming listeners into a reflective space. The verses continue with this G and D
pattern, emphasizing the natural beauty and blessings in everyday life. The chord
changes are gentle, mirroring the song's thankful tone.
When playing the verses, aim for a strumming pattern that's steady and comforting.
Allow each chord to resonate, symbolizing the song's appreciation for life's constants
like the setting sun and the kindness of neighbors.
Chorus Dynamics:
The chorus introduces a richer chord progression with D, A, Bm, and G. This part of
the song amplifies the prayerful requests for life's simple pleasures, from gas in
the truck to cold beer in the fridge. The transition to A and Bm adds depth, reflecting
the singer's deeper desires for companionship and a life well-lived.
Here, you can adopt a more dynamic strumming pattern to match the elevated emotion.
Emphasize the downbeat on the D chord and let the Bm and G chords flow smoothly to
capture the yearning and hopefulness of the lyrics.
Instrumental/Solo Section:
The instrumental solo follows the chord progression of D, A, Bm, G, offering a
musical interlude that reflects on the song's themes without words. Keep your playing
expressive, letting the guitar voice the gratitude and dreams that the lyrics
articulate.
Song Conclusion:
The song concludes with a reflective outro, revisiting the chorus's chord progression
and closing with a heartfelt "Amen." This ending is both a reaffirmation of the
song's messages and a peaceful resolution to the musical prayer.
Guitar Lesson Summary:
In "Country Boy's Prayer," the guitar serves as a vessel for conveying the song's
messages of thankfulness, hope, and simple pleasures. The chord progressions and
strumming patterns are designed to complement the narrative, inviting players to
express the warmth and sincerity of the lyrics through music. As you learn to play
this song, let the gratitude expressed in the chords and rhythms inspire your
performance, connecting you and your listeners to the timeless values celebrated
in country life.
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