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Verse 1 chords:
Am Am/G D
Deep inside the heart of this troubled man
G G/F# Em
There's an itty bitty boy tugging hard at your hand
Am Am/G D
Born bitter as a lemon but you must understand
E
That you've been bringing me... joy
(Verse 2: use verse 1 chords)
And I'll only lie when you don't want the truth
I'm only frightened 'cause you finally gave me something to lose
And it's as loud as a thunderclap and you hear it too
But you've been bringing me...joy
Interlude: Am Am/G D
G G/F# Em
Am Am/G D E
(Verse 3: use verse 1 chords)
Deep inside the heart of this crazy mess
I'm only calm when I get lost within your wilderness
Born crooked as a creek bed and come to confess
That you've been bringing me...joy
(Verse 4: use verse 1 chords)
And when I'm alive, I'm living for you
Another bluebird dying, but for singing the blues
And it's a heartfelt silly sort of bumbling tune
About how you're bringing me...joy
Outro: repeat interlude
How to play 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 Am. 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.