Joy Next Door
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Intro: Db
[Verso 1]
Db Bbm
Disappearing on her own
Db Bbm
Makes the thought of getting old easy
[Pré-Refrão]
Db
Joy left a note
Ab
And some flowers by the window
Db Ab
She stays out of the background of love
[Refrão]
Db
Maybe it's a sign
Ab
Or more a metaphor
Db
The sun is in the sky
Ab
I wonder if he knows
Db
She was never here at all
Interlude:
Db
[Verso 2]
Db Bbm
Every picture on the wall
Db Bbm
Says the hardest part of change is staying
[Pré-Refrão]
Db
Joy comes and goes
Ab
And some flowers never grow old
Db Ab
Sometimes in the background
[Refrão]
Db
Maybe it's a sign
Ab
Or more a metaphor
Db
The sun is in the sky
Ab
I wonder if he knows
Bbm
She was never here at all
[Ponte]
Bbm
And she's somewhere in the background
Bbm
I wonder if he knows
Bbm
Joy left a note
Bbm
And some flowers by the window
Bbm
Stays out of the background
[Refrão]
Db
Maybe it's a sign
Ab
Or more a metaphor
Db
The sun is in the sky
Ab
I wonder if he knows
Db
She was never here at all
Ab
She used to live next door
Db
The sun is in the sky
Ab
And I wonder if she's home
Db
I guess we'll never know
How to play Joy Next Door
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 Db. 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.