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Joyous Light

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[Verse]
 GHail Gladdening LightC2, sun so brighG/Bt
Jesus ChristC2, end of nighG/Bt,      Am7  G/BalleluiaC2  Am7  G/B  C2  
[Verse]
 GHail Gladdening LightC2, Eternal BrighG/Bt
In evening timeC2, ’round us shinG/Be,     Am7aG/BllelC2uiaAm7,   G/BalleC2luiAm7aG/B  C2  
[Chorus]
We hGymn the Father, we hC2ymn the Son
We hEm7ymn the Spirit, whColly DivineD  
No Gone more worthy of songC2s to be sung
To the GEmiver of Life, Call glory is ThinDeG  C2  G  C2  
[Verse]
 GHail Gladdening LighC2t, such joyous LighG/Bt
O Brilliant StarC2, forever shinG/Be,      Am7  G/BalleC2luiAm7a,  G/BalleC2luiAm7aG/B  C2  
[Chorus]
We hGymn the Father, we hC2ymn the Son
We hEm7ymn the Spirit, whColly DivineD  
No Gone more worthy of songC2s to be sung
To the GEmiver of Life, Call glory is ThinDe
[Instrumental]
Am7 G/B C2 Am7 G/B C2 Am7 G/B C2
[Chorus]
We hGymn the Father, we hC2ymn the Son
We hEm7ymn the Spirit, whColly DivineD  
No Gone more worthy of songC2s to be sung
To the GEmiver of Life, Call glory is ThinDeG  C2  G  C2  
[Coda]
G C2 G C2 G

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Joyous Light

by Chris Tomlin

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G/B

Am7

Em7

[Verse]

G C2 G/B

Hail Gladdening Light, sun so bright

C2 G/B Am7 G/B C2 Am7 G/B C2

Jesus Christ, end of night, alleluia

[Verse]

G C2 G/B

Hail Gladdening Light, Eternal Bright

C2 G/B Am7 G/B C2 Am7 G/B C2 Am7 G/B C2

In evening time, ’round us shine, alleluia, alleluia

[Chorus]

G C2

We hymn the Father, we hymn the Son

Em7 C D

We hymn the Spirit, wholly Divine

G C2

No one more worthy of songs to be sung

Em C D G C2 G C2

To the Giver of Life, all glory is Thine

[Verse]

G C2 G/B

Hail Gladdening Light, such joyous Light

C2 G/B Am7 G/B C2 Am7 G/B C2 Am7 G/B C2

O Brilliant Star, forever shine, alleluia, alleluia

[Chorus]

G C2

We hymn the Father, we hymn the Son

Em7 C D

We hymn the Spirit, wholly Divine

G C2

No one more worthy of songs to be sung

Em C D

To the Giver of Life, all glory is Thine

[Instrumental]

Am7 G/B C2 Am7 G/B C2 Am7 G/B C2

[Chorus]

G C2

We hymn the Father, we hymn the Son

Em7 C D

We hymn the Spirit, wholly Divine

G C2

No one more worthy of songs to be sung

Em C D G C2 G C2

To the Giver of Life, all glory is Thine

[Coda]

G C2 G C2 G

About Joyous Light Chords by Chris Tomlin

Learn how to play Joyous Light by Chris Tomlin with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Joyous Light chords”, “Joyous Light guitar chords”, or “Chris Tomlin Joyous Light 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 Joyous Light chords and for experienced players who want accurate Joyous Light lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, C2, G/B, Am7, Em7, C.

FAQ — Joyous Light by Chris Tomlin

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Is "Joyous Light" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Joyous Light" in?

The chords for "Joyous Light" show the original chord names (including G, C2, G/B, Am7, Em7, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.