Bring Me Joy
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Introd.: G7M D7(4) G7M A# Am G7M D7(4) G7M Gm/A# D7(4)
[Verso 1]
G7M D7(4)
You bring me joy when I'm down
G7M
Oh, so much joy
A#
When I lose my way
Am G7M
Your love comes smiling on me
D7(4) G7M D7(4)
I saw your face, and then I knew
G7M
We would be friends
Gm/A# D7(4)
I was so afraid when your eyes
G7M
They'd say come to me
G7M
So I'd say to you
D7(4)
Can we talk for a while
G7M
You'd say it's alright
F/A G/D
When you love me, I smile
C C#dim D7(4)
I feel your hands, and you feel mine
G7M D7(4)
You bring me joy
[Verso 2] G7M D7(4)
You bring me joy don't go
G7M
Too far away
A#
If I can't see your face
Am G7M
I will remember your smile
G7M
But can this be right
D7(4)
Oh, and should we be friends
G7M
I get lonely sometimes
F/A G/D
And I'm mixed up again
C C#dim
'Cause you're the finest thing
D7(4)
I've seen in all my life
G7M
You bring me joy
Gm/A# D7(4)
My joy, my joy
Interlude: G7M D7(4) G7M F/A G/D C C#dim D7(4)
G7M
Oh baby, this is gonna be
D7(4)
What you want it to be
G7M
I just love you
F/A G/D
I just love you, oh, can't you see
C C#dim
That you're the finest thing
D7(4)
I've seen in all my life
G7M
You bring me joy
Coda
Gm/A# D7(4)
(My joy) you are, you are my joy
Gm/A#
(My Joy) Uh, hu
D7(4) G7M D7(4) G7M
My (you bring me joy) my joy
A# Am
Oh, thank you, baby, thank you, baby
G7M D7(4) G7M D7(4)
(You bring me joy) I just love you, baby
G7M
I just love you, baby
A# Am G7M
I, I just love you
A#
When I lose my way
Am G7M
Your love comes smiling on me
How to play Bring Me Joy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G7M. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.