Joy

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Hi everyone,
I'm in love with this song since I bought Halcyon Days, and this is what I came up with - I hope you
agree with my chords!
When I write a chord in brackets, like (F), it's because that chord is only played for one tiny
beat before changing to the next chord.
Enjoy!
KT
Introduction
C F
, x2
Verse
C F
()
Stood in the rain and watched you go
C F
()
I feel a lump in my throat
C F
*Silence
And this is far from joy, ooh, ooh, eh
C F
()
I never seemed to learn
C F
()
That high makes things harder
C F
*Silence
That high I get from you, ooh, ooh, eh
Chorus
C F C
I've figured out that joy is not in your arms
C F Am
I know I'll always ache with an empty heart
Am F C
I think it's time to run 'cause I'm seeing stars
C F *Strum once an let ring
I'm seeing stars
C
*Silence
Watch me fall apart
Verse
C F
()
I think of dying all the time
C F
()
But I've got joy to take my side
C F
*Silence
Fear is my favourite ride, ooh, ooh, eh
Chorus
C F C
I've figured out that joy is not in your arms
C F Am
I know I'll always ache with an empty heart
Am F C
I think it's time to run 'cause I'm seeing stars
C F
I'm seeing stars
F C
Watch me fall apart
And then you see, ooh
C F C
I've figured out that joy is not in your arms
C F Am
I know I'll always ache with an empty heart
Am F C
I think it's time to run 'cause I'm seeing stars
C F *Strum once an let ring
I'm seeing stars
C
*Silence
Watch me fall apart

Joy chords and lyrics

Free chords for Joy by Ellie Goulding. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Hi everyone,
I'm in love with this song since I bought Halcyon Days, and this is what I came up with - I hope you
agree with my chords!
When I write a chord in brackets, like (F), it's because that chord is only played for one tiny
beat before changing to the next chord.
Enjoy!
KT
Introduction
C, F x2
Verse
Chorus
C            F *Strum once an let ring
  I'm seeing stars
Verse
Chorus
  And then you see, ooh
C            F *Strum once an let ring
  I'm seeing stars

Joy Chords by Ellie Goulding

Learn how to play Joy by Ellie Goulding with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Joy chords”, “Joy guitar chords”, or “Ellie Goulding 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 Joy chords and for experienced players who want accurate Joy lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, C, Am.

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