Now playing

Old Joy

Chords

4.87 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

YGou sit with tGhe man who threw Cit alGl away
And you Gdream of the Gbirds that have Cflown aGway
And you Ghope that you Dwon't see it Gfall Cagain D  
And you will sing Gday by day, old Cjoy comes back to GmeC  
You'll sing Gday by day, old Cjoy comes back to Gme C  
You Gsay this is the Glife of the Cinfluence of Gdreams
GTall buildings and a Gwife won't Cbe enough for Gme
There is Gmore in the Dworld to be Gfound than Cdreams D  
And you will sing Gday by day, old Cjoy comes back to GmeC  
You'll sing Gday by day, old Cjoy comes back to Gme C  
Forget the Gthings that Dget aCway, forget the Gthings that Dget Caway
Don't Gdream of yDesterCday, don't Gdream of yDesterCday

All chords in this song (3)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Old Joy

by Noah and the Whale

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G G C G

You sit with the man who threw it all away

G G C G

And you dream of the birds that have flown away

G D G C D

And you hope that you won't see it fall again

G C G C

And you will sing day by day, old joy comes back to me

G C G C

You'll sing day by day, old joy comes back to me

G G C G

You say this is the life of the influence of dreams

G G C G

Tall buildings and a wife won't be enough for me

G D G C D

There is more in the world to be found than dreams

G C G C

And you will sing day by day, old joy comes back to me

G C G C

You'll sing day by day, old joy comes back to me

G D C G D C

Forget the things that get away, forget the things that get away

G D C G D C

Don't dream of yesterday, don't dream of yesterday

About Old Joy Chords by Noah and the Whale

Learn how to play Old Joy by Noah and the Whale with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Old Joy chords”, “Old Joy guitar chords”, or “Noah and the Whale Old Joy chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Old Joy chords and for experienced players who want accurate Old Joy lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C, D.

FAQ — Old Joy by Noah and the Whale

How do I play "Old Joy" by Noah and the Whale on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Old Joy" by Noah and the Whale on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Old Joy" by Noah and the Whale free?

Yes. The chords for "Old Joy" by Noah and the Whale are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Old Joy" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Old Joy" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Old Joy"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Old Joy" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Old Joy" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Old Joy" by Noah and the Whale with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Noah and the Whale below.

What key is "Old Joy" in?

The chords for "Old Joy" show the original chord names (including G, C, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.