Joy Is On The Way
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Intro G Em7 D Am7
C7M G7M G7M/B C7M
G7M
Oh please, oh please, don't cry
G7M/B
This dry land will become
C7M
A blooming garden
G7M
Oh please, lift up your eyes
G7M/B
You'll see the Sun will rise
C7M
On the horizon
C D G/B
Remember the days of your youth
C D G/B
Remember every promise to you
C D
This is not the end
Em7 A/C#
It's just a chapter in the story
C D G7M G7M/B C7M
Joy is on the way
G7M
Oh please, oh please, remind
G7M/B
Yourself of all the things
C7M
He placed inside you
G7M
It's worth enduring the fight
G7M/B C7M
To see the great unfolding of your destiny
C D G/B
Remember the days of your youth
C D G/B
Remember every promise to you
C D
This is not the end
Em7 A/C#
It's just a chapter in the story
C D G7M G7M/B C7M
Joy is on the way
( C Em7 C D )
( Em7 A/C# C )
( D G4 G )
C D
You will see the hand
G7M/B
That has formed your being
C D
You will hear the voice
G7M/B
That has called your name
C D Em7 A/C#
And He will say that joy is on the way
C D G7M G7M/B C7M
Joy is on the way
G7M G7M/B
The future will be bright
C7M
All of your tears will dry and hope will triumph
G7M
The day will soon arrive
G7M/B C7M
When all your suffering will be behind you
How to play Joy Is On The Way
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.