Ode To Joy
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Bb F/A
Impossible to see
Ab9 Eb
Impossible to show
Bb F/A
Impossible to verify
Ab9 Eb
Impossible to know
Bb Fm/Ab
When she'll come or go
Ab Eb
There's nothing you can do to make her real
Bb Fm/Ab
Friends and lover know
Ab Eb
Don't say no When you feel
Bb F/A Ab9 Eb/G Bb
Joy
Bb F/A
Impossible to touch
Ab9 Eb
Impossible to hear
Bb F/A
Impossible to prophesy
Ab9 Eb
Impossible to fear
Bb Fm/Ab
If she comes or goes
Ab Eb
It's nothing that you did to make her real
Bb Fm/Ab
Friends and lover know
Ab Eb
Don't say no When you feel
Bb F/A Ab9 Eb/G
Bb F/A Ab9 Eb/G Bb
Joy
Bb F/A Ab9 Eb/G x12
Bb Fm/Ab
When she'll come or go
Ab Eb
There's nothing you can do to make her real
Bb Fm/Ab
Friends and lover know
Ab Eb
Don't say no When you feel
Bb F/A Ab9 Eb/G
Bb F/A Ab9 Eb/G
Joy
Bb F/A Ab9 Eb/G to end
How to play Ode To 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 Bb. 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.