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Thanksgiving Prayer

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[Verse 1]
We've Gcome to the D7time in the Emseason
When Cfamily and friends gather Gnear
To D7offer a prayer of ThanksEmgiving
For Cblessings we've known through the D7year
To Cjoin hands and thank the creGator
CNow when Thanksgiving is D7due
And Gthis year when D7I count my Emblessings
I'm Cthanking the D7Lord He made Gyou
GThis year when D7I count my Emblessings
I'm Cthanking the D7Lord He made Gyou
[Verse 2]
I'm Ggrateful for the D7laughter of Emchildren
The Csun and the wind and the Grain
The D7color of blue in Emyour sweet eyes
The Csight of a high ballin' D7train
The Cmoon rise over a Gprairie
An Cold love that you've made D7new
And Gthis year when D7I count my Emblessings
I'm Cthanking the D7Lord He made Gyou
GThis year when D7I count my Emblessings
I'm Cthanking the D7Lord He made Gyou
[Verse 3]
And Gwhen the time D7comes to be Emgoing
It Cwon't be in sorrow and Gtears
I'll D7kiss you goodbye and I'll Emgo on my way
CGrateful for all of the D7years
I'm Cthankful for all that you Ggave me
For Cteaching me what love can D7do
And GThanksgiving dD7ay for the Emrest of my life
I'm Cthanking the D7Lord He made Gyou
GThanksgiving dD7ay for the Emrest of my life
I'm Cthanking the D7Lord He made Gyou

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The story behind the song

Johnny Cash's music often explores themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, particularly in his later work. Known for his deep, calm, bass-baritone voice and a distinctive train-like guitar rhythm, he cultivated a rebellious image that gradually evolved into a more somber and humble demeanor. This song, "Thanksgiving Prayer," likely channels that reflective spirit, offering a moment of gratitude and contemplation. It plays like a heartfelt reflection, a quiet moment of thanks.

AI-written from these sources:Johnny Cash — Wikipedia ↗

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Thanksgiving Prayer

by Johnny Cash

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Chords in this song · guitar

[Verse 1]

G D7 Em

We've come to the time in the season

C G

When family and friends gather near

D7 Em

To offer a prayer of Thanksgiving

C D7

For blessings we've known through the year

C G

To join hands and thank the creator

C D7

Now when Thanksgiving is due

G D7 Em

And this year when I count my blessings

C D7 G

I'm thanking the Lord He made you

G D7 Em

This year when I count my blessings

C D7 G

I'm thanking the Lord He made you

[Verse 2]

G D7 Em

I'm grateful for the laughter of children

C G

The sun and the wind and the rain

D7 Em

The color of blue in your sweet eyes

C D7

The sight of a high ballin' train

C G

The moon rise over a prairie

C D7

An old love that you've made new

G D7 Em

And this year when I count my blessings

C D7 G

I'm thanking the Lord He made you

G D7 Em

This year when I count my blessings

C D7 G

I'm thanking the Lord He made you

[Verse 3]

G D7 Em

And when the time comes to be going

C G

It won't be in sorrow and tears

D7 Em

I'll kiss you goodbye and I'll go on my way

C D7

Grateful for all of the years

C G

I'm thankful for all that you gave me

C D7

For teaching me what love can do

G D7 Em

And Thanksgiving day for the rest of my life

C D7 G

I'm thanking the Lord He made you

G D7 Em

Thanksgiving day for the rest of my life

C D7 G

I'm thanking the Lord He made you

About Thanksgiving Prayer Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Thanksgiving Prayer by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Thanksgiving Prayer chords”, “Thanksgiving Prayer guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Thanksgiving Prayer chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Thanksgiving Prayer chords and for experienced players who want accurate Thanksgiving Prayer lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D7, Em, C.

FAQ — Thanksgiving Prayer by Johnny Cash

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The chords for "Thanksgiving Prayer" show the original chord names (including G, D7, Em, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.