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Thank God For The Radio
Alan Jackson
Alan Jackson’s version of "Thank God For The Radio" is a classic country ballad, originally recorded by The Kendalls. His style features warm vocals and a relaxed, steady country groove, which is approachable for beginners.
Chords:
D, A, G, Bm, A7
All chords are open except Bm, which is a barre chord. Beginners can substitute Bm with Bm7 (x20202) to avoid barring.
Strumming Pattern:
A simple down-down-up-up-down-up (D-D-U-U-D-U) works well for this song’s mid-tempo feel. Focus on steady, even strums and keep your wrist relaxed.
Chord Transitions:
Most transitions are between common chords (D, G, A). Practice moving smoothly between D and G and between D and A. The Bm (or Bm7) appears briefly, so practice switching quickly to and from D or G.
Tips:
- For the A7 in the intro, lift your ring finger from regular A to create the open G string.
- During the instrumental, stick to the same strumming and chord transitions as in the chorus.
- Play lightly to match the song’s mellow, nostalgic mood.
- Count out loud or tap your foot to keep a steady rhythm.
With practice, this song helps develop basic chord changes and timing, making it a great choice for new players.
Intro
D On the wrong end of the highway
Bm When the long night has no end
G When there's no one there beside me
A7 Til I hold you once again
ChorusThank God for theD radio, when I'mA on the road
When I'mG far from homeA and feelin'D blueA
Thank God for theD radio, playin'A all night long
Playin'G all the songs thatA mean so much toD me and you
BridgeThere's aA song that we firstD danced to
And there's aA song they played the night weD met
And there's aBm songG we first madeD love to
That's aG song I'llA never forD get
ChorusSo thank God for theD radio, when I'mA on the road
When I'mG far from homeA and feelin'D blueA
Thank God for theD radio, playin'A all night long
Playin'G all the songs thatA mean so much toD me and you
InstrumentalD A G A D A D A G A D
ChorusThank God for theD radio, when I'mA on the road
When I'mG far from homeA and feelin'D blueA
Thank God for theD radio, playin'A all night long
Playin'G all the songs thatA mean so much toD me and you
OutroPlayin'G all the songs thatA mean so much toD me and you
Thank God for the radiD o