Joyfully
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[INTRO ]
D(add2)
VERSE 1
D(add2) A/C#
You lead me by the waters still
Em7 G
You lay me down to rest upon Your faithfulness
D(add2) A/C#
My Shep- herd, simply take my hand
Em7 G
Your song restores my soul, for Your Name You make me whole
Chorus
D G2
Joyfully, I lift my voice in praise to Thee
Em7 G D
With Heaven watching over me, I raise my hands up high
D G2
Your Majesty gently washes over me
Em7 G D
Makes my heart be- gin to sing joyfully
VERSE 2
D(add2) A/C#
No sha- dow ever shall I fear
Em7 G
Your peace my heart will know, my cup it overflows
D(add2) A/C#
Your good- ness chases after me
Em7 G
Your mer- cy and Your grace will be my dwelling place
Chorus
D G2
Joyfully, I lift my voice in praise to Thee
Em7 G D
With Heaven watching over me, I raise my hands up high
D G2
Your Majesty gently washes over me
Em7 G D
Makes my heart be- gin to sing joyfully
BRIDGE
G
I will sing from the mountaintop
D/F#
I will sing, I am overcome
Em7 G D
I will sing making melody
G
I will sing from the valley low
D/F#
I will sing because of Your love
Em7 G D
I will sing, You're my King , I will sing
Chorus
D G2
Joyfully, I lift my voice in praise to Thee
Em7 G D
With Heaven watching over me, I raise my hands up high
D G2
Your Majesty gently washes over me
Em7 G D
Makes my heart be- gin to sing joyfully, joyfully, joyfully, joyfully
How to play Joyfully
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.