JOHN DENVER SPIRIT: Who is John Denver?

WHO IS JOHN DENVER?

John Denver

Wikipedia says he is an American singer-songwriter who is "among the most beloved entertainers of his era". But, he was so much more than that as anyone who listens to his songs and is a true fan will tell you. He was a deep consciously feeling person with a heart and soul that constantly searched for his own reason for existence, as well the existence of all human beings and living things in the universe. He shared his deep feeling and his life experiences through his songwriting and singing so that others could share in his discoveries in the world and deep within. He was a humanitarian, activist and actor.

A young Henry John Deutchdorf, Jr.

From his birth on December 31, 1943 in Roswell, New
Mexico, named Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr., named after his father, John Henry by his mother, Irma, seemed to be a very happy, curious and precocious young American boy. Shared family pictures seem to witness this characterization. He grew up in a military family who traveled and lived in various locations both in the states and other countries.. ?

I think we get the best idea of his childhood years from John's own words, in his songs, Thank God I'm A Country Boy. and Gramma's Feather Bed. He grew up spending allot of time on his grandparents farm where he learned the joys and happiness found in work of a simple country life as well as taking notice of the changes and beauty of the seasons and nature.

A school age Henry John Deutchendorf, Jr.

Henry John Deutchendorf, Jr.
High School Year Book


THANK GOD I'M A COUNTRY BOY

Written by: JOHN MARTIN SOMMERS

Lyrics © Reservoir One Music, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC

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Well life on a farm is kinda laid back,

Ain't much an old country boy like me can't hack          

It's early to rise, early in the sack
 Thank god I'm a country boy

Well a simple kinda life never did me no harm
A raisin' me a family and workin' on a farm
My days are all filled with an easy country charm
 Thank god I'm a country boy

Well I got me a fine wife I got me a 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

When the work's all done and the sun's settlin' low
I pull out my fiddle and I rosin up the bow
The kids are asleep so I keep it kinda low
 Thank god I'm a country boy

I'd play ¡°sally goodin'all day if I could 
But the lord and my wife wouldn't take it very good
So I fiddle when I could, workS when I should

Thank god I'm a country boy

Well I got me a fine wife I got me a 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

Well I wouldn't trade my life for diamonds and jewels 
I never was one of them money hungry fools 
Iid rather have my fiddle and my farmin' tools

Thank god I'm a country boy

Yeah, city folk drivin' in a black limousine
A lotta sad people thinkin' that's mighty keen
Son, let me tell ya now exactly what I mean
 Thank god I'm a country boy

Well I got me a fine wife I got me a 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

Well, my fiddle was my daddy's till the day he died
And he took me by the hand and held me close to his side
Said, ¡°live a good life and play my fiddle with pride 
And thank god you're a country boy

My daddy taught me young how to hunt and how to whittle

Taught me how to whistle and play a tune on the fiddle  Taught me how to love and how to give just a little  Thank god I'm a country boy

Well I got me a fine wife I got me a 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
 Thank god I'm a country boy