Hymn Of Joy
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Joyful joyful we adore Thee,
God of glory Lord of love
E
Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee,
Opening to the sun above
B E B E
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness
B C#m A B
Drive the dark of doubt away
G#m A
Giver of immortal gladness
B E
Fill us with the light of day
[Instrumental]
E A B C#m
[Verse 2]
E
All Your works with joy surround You
Earth and heav’n reflect Your rays
E
Stars and angels sing around You
Center of unbroken praise
B E B E
Field and forest vale and mountain
B C#m A B
Flow’ry meadow flashing sea
G#m A
Chanting bird and flowing fountain
B E
Praising You eternally
[Instrumental]
E A B C#m
[Refrain]
E
Jesus, You're beautiful
A
Jesus, You're beautiful
B
Jesus, You're Beautiful
C#m
Jesus, You're everything to me
[Verse 3]
E
You're always giving and forgiving
Ever blessing ever blessed
E
Wellspring of the joy of living
Ocean depth of happy rest
B E B E
Loving Father Christ our brother
B C#m A B
Let Your light upon us shine
G#m A
Teach us how to love each other
B E
Lift us to the joy divine
[Instrumental]
E A B C#m
[Refrain]
E
Jesus, You're beautiful
A
Jesus, You're beautiful
B
Jesus, You're Beautiful
C#m
Jesus, You're everything to me
[Verse 4]
E
Mortals join the mighty chorus
Which the morning stars began
E
God's own love is reigning o’er us
E B E
Joining people hand to hand
B
Ever singing march we onward
B C#m A B
Victors in the midst of strife
G#m A
Joyful music lifts us Sunward
B E
In the triumph song of life
[Interlude]
E Esus4
[Verse 4]
G#m A
Mortals join the mighty chorus
E B
Which the morning stars began
G#m A
God's own love is reigning o’er us
E B E
Joining people hand to hand
B
Ever singing march we onward
B C#m A B
Victors in the midst of strife
G#m A
Joyful music leads us Sunward
B E
In the triumph song of life
[Instrumental]
E A B C#m
[Refrain]
E
Jesus, You're beautiful
A
Jesus, You're beautiful
B
Jesus, You're Beautiful
C#m
Jesus, You're everything to me
[Bridge]
E
Rejoice in the Lord always
Esus4
And again I say, "Rejoice!"
[Bridge 2]
E
Rejoice, rejoice
Esus4
And again I say, "Rejoice!"
[ENDING]
E Esus4
How to play Hymn Of Joy
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.