The Thanksgiving Prayer Song Lyrics and Chords by Johnny Cash
The Thanksgiving Prayer
Recorded by Johnny Cash
Written by Josef Anderson
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We've come to the
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time in the
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season
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family and friends gather
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near
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To offer a prayer of Thanks
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giving
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blessings we've known through the
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year
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join hands and thank the
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creator
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And now when Thanksgiving is
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due
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This year
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when I count my
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blessings
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thanking the
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Lord He made
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you
This year
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when I count my
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blessings
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thanking the
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Lord He made
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I'm grateful for the
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laughter of
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children
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sun and the wind and the
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rain
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color of blue in
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your sweet eyes
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sight of a high ball and
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train
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moon rise over a
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prairie
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Old love that you've made
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And when the time
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comes to be
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won't be in sorrow and
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tear
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kiss you goodbye and I'll
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go on my way
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Grateful for all of the
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years
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thank for all that you
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gave
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teaching me what love can
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do
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Thanksgiving day for the
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rest of my life
I'm
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thanking the
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Lord He made
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you
Thanksgiving day for the
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rest of my life
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thanking the
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Lord He made
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you
FAQ
Who sang the the song The Thanksgiving Prayer?
- The song The Thanksgiving Prayer was sang by Johnny Cash.
Who is Johnny Cash?
- John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash February 26, 1932 - September 12, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Much of Cash's music contained themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially in the later stages of his career. He was known for his deep, calm bass-baritone voice, the distinctive sound of his Tennessee Three backing band characterized by train-like chugging guitar rhythms, a rebelliousness coupled with an increasingly somber and humble demeanor, free prison concerts, and a trademark all-black stage wardrobe which earned him the nickname "The Man in Black".Born to poor cotton farmers in Kingsland, Arkansas, Cash rose to fame in the burgeoning rockabilly scene in Memphis, Tennessee, after four years in the Air Force. He traditionally began his concerts by simply introducing himself, "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash", followed by "Folsom Prison Blues", one of his signature songs. Alongside "Folsom Prison Blues", his other signature songs include "I Walk the Line", "Ring of Fire", "Get Rhythm", and "Man in Black". He also recorded humorous numbers like "One Piece at a Time" and "A Boy Named Sue", a duet with his future wife June called "Jackson" (followed by many further duets after their wedding), and railroad songs such as "Hey, Porter", "Orange Blossom Special", and "Rock Island Line". During the last stage of his career, he covered songs by contemporary rock artists of the time his most notable covers were "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails, "Rusty Cage" by Soundgarden and, "Personal Jesus" by Depeche Mode.
Cash is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 90 million records worldwide. His genre-spanning music embraced country, rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, folk, and gospel sounds. This crossover appeal earned him the rare honor of being inducted into the Country Music, Rock and Roll, and Gospel Music Halls of Fame.
