Joy Has Not Forgotten Me
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C
Fields of rye and goldenrod
C F
Waving in the wind, I give 'em a nod
G F
The crows are calling
G F
Ive got dogs at my feet
F C
Joy has not forgotten me
C
This gravel road crackles like static in the air
C F
Dont know the way but Im getting there
G F
Theres humming in my head
G F
A melody breaking free
F C
Joy has not forgotten me
[Refrão]
G C F
Tonight I'll sway to that old time sound
G C F
In a crown of starlight and a cotton gown
C (Am?) G
Ill dance with the moon through the cracks in the clouds
F C
Sing my thanks for what Ive found
F C
Sing my thanks for what Ive found
{Riff}:
C
Spent the day stacking wood in the shade of the pines
C F
Cutting what fell and calling it mine
G F
Fuel for the evening
G F
An offering from the trees
F C
Joy has not forgotten me
C
Campfire turns a song to a smile
C F
Like a totem die-cut straight from time
G F
Ill tell it on the prairie
G F
I have all I need
F C
Joy has not forgotten me
[Refrão]
G C F
Tonight ill sway to that old time sound
G C F
In a crown of starlight and a cotton gown
C G
Ill dance with the moon through the cracks in the clouds
F C
Sing my thanks for what Ive found
F C
Joy has not forgotten me
G C F
Tonight ill sway to that old time sound
G C F
In a crown of starlight and a cotton gown
C G
Ill dance with the moon through the cracks in the clouds
F C
Sing my thanks for what Ive found
F C
Sing my thanks for what Ive found
F C
Sing my thanks for what Ive found
How to play Joy Has Not Forgotten Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.