Don't Take Your Joy Away
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Intro: C6 C5+ C7 F7+
A#7+
Don't take
Em7 A7 Dm7
your joy, away
A#7+
Don't take
Em7 A7 Dm7
your joy, away
A#7+ F7+ Em7 A7
I know , that I have done
Dm7
wrong But I'm asking You
G7
as I sing this song
C6 C5+ C7 F7+
Don't take your joy away
F/C
Don't take it
Em7 A7
I can't make it
Dm7 Dm7/C
I've tried it
B7+ Bb7+
I can't live without it
F/C
Restore unto me the joy of my salvation
Em7 A7
Make me Jesus a new creation
Dm7
Shake me and make me
Dm7/C
Hold me and mold me
B7+
Choose me and use me
Bb7+
Chastise me Revive me
How to play Don't Take Your Joy Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C6. 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.