Right outside of this one church town
There’s a gold dirt road to a whole lot of nothing
Got a deed to the land but it ain’t my ground
This is God’s country
We pray for rain and thank Him when it’s fallin’
‘Cause it brings a grain and a little bit of money
We put it back in a plate, I guess that’s why they call it
God’s country
I saw the light in a sunrise
Sittin’ back in a 40 on the muddy river side
Gettin’ baptized in holy water and shine with the dogs runnin’
Saved by the sound of the been found
Dixie whistle in the wind, that’ll get you Heaven bound
The devil went down to Georgia but he didn’t stick around
This is God’s country
We turn the dirt and work until the week’s done
We take a break and break bread on Sunday
Then do it all again ’cause we’re proud to be
From God’s country (Yeah)
I saw the light in a sunrise
Sittin’ back in a 40 on the muddy river side
Gettin’ baptized in holy water and shine with the dogs runnin’
Saved by the sound of the been found
Dixie whistle in the wind, that’ll get you Heaven bound
The devil went down to Georgia but he didn’t stick around
This is God’s country
(Yeah, this is God’s country)
(This is God’s country) God’s country
I don’t care what my headstone reads
Or what kind of pine wood box I end up in
When it’s my time lay me six feet deep in
God’s country
I saw the light in a sunrise
Sittin’ back in a 40 on the muddy river side
Gettin’ baptized in holy water and shine with the dogs runnin’
Saved by the sound of the been found
Dixie whistle in the wind, that’ll get you Heaven bound
The devil went down to Georgia but he didn’t stick around
This is God’s country
Yeah, I saw the light in a sunrise
Sittin’ back in a 40 on the muddy river side
Gettin’ baptized in holy water and shine with the dogs runnin’
Saved by the sound of the been found
Dixie whistle in the wind, that’ll get you Heaven bound
The devil went down to Georgia but he didn’t stick around
This is God’s country
Celebrating Roots and Faith in “God’s Country”
“God’s Country” by Blake Shelton is a powerful anthem that pays tribute to rural life and the deep connection between land, faith, and community. The lyrics reflect a sense of pride in working hard and honoring traditions, with vivid imagery of country landscapes and the rituals that define them. Through references to prayers for rain, sunrise baptisms in muddy rivers, and the sanctity of Sunday gatherings, Shelton paints a picture of a place where spirituality and the land are inseparable. The song’s chorus, with its repeated affirmation, “This is God’s country,” emphasizes a belief in the sacred nature of home and heritage.
Song Credits
- Artist: Blake Shelton
- Songwriters: Devin Dawson, Jordan Schmidt, Michael Hardy
- Release Year: 2019
- Label: Warner Bros. Nashville