The Joy Chords

by The Belonging Co, David Dennis - Andrew Holt and Mitch Wong


Intro
Db   Ebm   Gb   Gb   Db   Ebm   Gb   Gb       


Verse 1
Db
This is the day You made
            Bbm                  Gb                  Db
So I'll rejoice and be glad, rejoice and be glad in it 
Db
This is where I believe
           Bbm               Gb                 Db
You are more than enough, more than enough for me


Pre-chorus
          Gb 
You are faithful to Your promise
            Ab             Db
You are strong when I am weak
            Gb 
When I'm standing in Your presence
        Ab
I have everything I need


Chorus 
    Db                   Ebm                  Gb
The joy of the Lord, The joy of the Lord is my strength
    Db                   Ebm                  Gb
The joy of the Lord, The joy of the Lord is my strength
 Bbm         Ab              Db/F           Ebm
O my soul, bless His Name, all that is within me say
    Db                   Ebm                 
The joy of the Lord, The joy of the Lord is my strength


Interlude 
Db   Ebm   Gb   Gb                    


Verse 2
Db
Jesus, come what may
          Bbm            Gb                Db
You are worthy of all, worthy of all my praise


 Pre-chorus 
 Chorus  
 Interlude  


Bridge
        Ab             Gb   Db
Let it rise up like a river
       Ab           Gb    Db
Overflowing, Holy Spirit
         Ab              Gb   Db Db/F 
Let it pour out with no limit
       Ab           Gb    Db   
Overflowing, Holy Spirit

        
Interlude 
Db   Db    Db   Db   Db   Db    Db   Db  
Db   Ebm   Gb   Gb   Db   Ebm   Gb   Gb  


Chorus 
    Db                   Ebm                  Gb
The joy of the Lord, The joy of the Lord is my strength
    Db                   Ebm                  Gb
The joy of the Lord, The joy of the Lord is my strength
 Bbm         Ab              Db/F           Ebm
O my soul, bless His Name, all that is within me say
 Bbm         Ab              Db/F           Ebm
O my soul, bless His Name, all that is within me say
 Bbm         Ab              Db/F           Ebm
O my soul, bless His Name, all that is within me say
    Db                   Ebm                  
The joy of the Lord, The joy of the Lord is my strength


Interlude 
Db   Ebm   Gb   Gb   Db   Ebm   Gb   Gb   Db


Tag
             Db                                  Ebm
I've got the joy, I've got the joy, I've got the joy
         Gb
It's the joy of the Lord It's the joy of the Lord 
           

 Interlude  


Ending
 Bbm         Ab              Db/F           Ebm
O my soul, bless His Name, all that is within me say
 Bbm         Ab              Db/F           Ebm
O my soul, bless His Name, all that is within me say
 Bbm         Ab              Db/F           Ebm
O my soul, bless His Name, all that is within me say
    Db                   Ebm                  Db
The joy of the Lord, The joy of the Lord is my strength

The Joy Lyrics:

Verse 1
This is the day You made
So I'll rejoice and be glad, rejoice and be glad in it
This is where I believe
You are more than enough, more than enough for me

Pre-chorus
You are faithful to Your promise
You are strong when I am weak
When I'm standing in Your presence
I have everything I need

Chorus
The joy of the Lord, The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy of the Lord, The joy of the Lord is my strength
O my soul, bless His Name, all that is within me say
The joy of the Lord, The joy of the Lord is my strength

Verse 2
Jesus, come what may
You are worthy of all, worthy of all my praise

Pre-chorus
Chorus

Bridge
Let it rise up like a river
Overflowing, Holy Spirit
Let it pour out with no limit
Overflowing, Holy Spirit

Chorus
The joy of the Lord, The joy of the Lord is my strength
The joy of the Lord, The joy of the Lord is my strength
O my soul, bless His Name, all that is within me say
O my soul, bless His Name, all that is within me say
O my soul, bless His Name, all that is within me say
The joy of the Lord, The joy of the Lord is my strength

Tag
I've got the joy, I've got the joy, I've got the joy
It's the joy of the Lord It's the joy of the Lord

Ending
O my soul, bless His Name, all that is within me say
O my soul, bless His Name, all that is within me say
O my soul, bless His Name, all that is within me say
The joy of the Lord, The joy of the Lord is my strength

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About This Song

“The Joy” by The Belonging Co and Andrew Holt is a high-energy worship song centered on joy, praise, rejoicing, and declaring the strength found in God. It is commonly used as an opening song or celebration song because its fast tempo and simple declaration help the congregation enter worship with energy, gratitude, and confidence.

  • Artist: The Belonging Co, Andrew Holt
  • Authors: Mitch Wong, Andrew Holt
  • Original Key: Db
  • Suggested Worship Key: C with capo 1
  • Album: Pneuma
  • CCLI Song Number: 7209419
  • Meter: 4/4
  • Tempo: Fast
  • Common Themes: joy, praise, rejoicing, declaration, strength
  • Best For: opening worship, celebration, praise, call to worship, high-energy worship
  • Difficulty: Easy to moderate

Last reviewed by: Ethan Joyce