Joyful joyful
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Tune down all strings 1/2 step:
Em7 D/F# G2 Asus
We sing in jubilation, adoration to a joyful King
Em7 D/F# G2
You are spinning and You are singing
Asus
Zealous love over all Your children (REPEAT)
D G D G D G D G
Verse 1 (BASS AND KEYS OUT JUST PERCUSSION & GUITAR)
Bm7 G D/F# Asus
Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee
Bm7 G D/F# Asus
God of glory, Lord of love
Bm7 G D/F# Asus
Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee
Bm7 G Asus D
Opening to the sun above
A Bm7 A/C# D
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness
A/C# D Esus A
Drive the dark of doubt away
D D/C G/B Gm/A#
Giver of immortal gladness
D/A A D ---à G D G D G D G
Fill us with the light of day
Bm7 G D/F# Asus
All Thy works with joy surround Thee
Bm7 G D/F# Asus
Earth and heaven reflect Thy rays
Bm7 G D/F# Asus
Stars and angels sing around Thee
Bm7 G Asus D
Center of unbroken praise
A Bm7 A/C# D
Field and forest, vale and mountain
A/C# D Esus A
Flowery meadow, flashing sea
D D/C G/B Gm/A#
Chanting bird and flowing fountain
D/A A D
Call us to rejoice in Thee
Verse 3: (GUITAR OUT, BASS AND KEYS ON SUSTAINED ?E? or ?D?)
D
Mortals, join the mighty Chorus
Which the morning stars began
Father love is reigning o'er us
Brother love binds man to man
A Bm7 A/C# D
Ever singing, march we onward
A/C# D Esus A
Victors in the midst of strife
D D/C G/B
Joyful music lifts us Sonward
D/A A D
In the triumph song of life
G D G D G D G
Chorus 2x
BASS AND KEYS OUT
How to play Joyful joyful
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.