A Song of Joy

Andante: slow, 76–108 BPM; Allegro: brisk, 120–168 BPM

Intro: (andante) (strings only) 0:21 A 0:27

Verse 1 (andante) key of E
A E A E
Come sing a song of joy for peace shall come my brother
A E F#m E A
Sing, sing a song of joy for men shall love each other
E A E A F#m E
That day will dawn just as sure as hearts that are pure are hearts set free 1:01
A E7 A E A
No man could stand alone with arm stretched out before him
E A E A E A F#m E
Reach out and take them in yours with love that endures for ever more
A E7 A E A
Then sing a song of joy for love and understanding 1:34

Instrumental 1 (allegro) key of A
D A D A

D A D A D

A D A D A

D A D A D 2:12

(key change) key of D
G 2:21

Verse 2 (andante) key of D
G D G D
Come sing a song of joy of freedom tell the story
G D Em D G
Sing, sing a song of joy for mankind in his glory
D G D G Em D
One mighty voice that will bring a sound that will ring for evermore.
G D7 G D G
Then sing a song of joy for love and understanding 3:06

Instrumental 2
(Andante)
G D Gm D 3:17

(Allegro) key of F
G Bb F Bb F Bb F 3:37

Verse 3 key of F
Bb F Bb F
Come sing a song of joy of freedom tell the story
Bb F Gm F Bb
Sing, sing a song of joy for mankind in his glory
F Bb F Bb Gm F
One mighty voice that will bring a sound that will ring for evermore.
Bb F7 Bb F Bb
Then sing a song of joy for love and understanding 4:07

Coda, instrumental key of A
Last sequence prior to final crescendo
A D A D A D G D A
4:24
Final crescendo (till end of song)
D 5:10