Jesu Joy Of Our Desiring
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Intro
D A Em7 A
D Em7 A D
[Verso 1]
D A Em7 A
Je-su, joy of our de-sir-ing,
D Em7 A D
Ho-ly wisdom, love__ most bright,
A Em7 A
Drawn by you, our souls as-pir-ing,
D Em7 A D
Soar to un-cre-a - ted Light.
A Em B7sus4 Em
Word of God, our flesh that fash-ioned
C G D G
With the fire of life im-pas-sioned,
D Em7 A
Striving still to truth unknown,
D Em7 A D
Soaring, dying, round__ your throne.
D A Em7 A
Through the way where hope is guid-ing,
D Em7 A D
Hear what peace-ful mu___ sic rings;
A Em7 A
Where the flocks in you con-fi-ding,
D Em7 A D
Drink of joy from death- less springs!
A Em B7sus4 Em
Theirs is beautys fair-est plea-sure;
C G D G
Theirs is wisd-oms ho-liest trea-sure;
D Em7 A
You do ever lead your own,
D Em7 A D
In the love of joys__ un-known.
Outro
D Em7 A D
How to play Jesu Joy Of Our Desiring
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.