I've Got the Joy Joy Joy Joy (song)
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I've Got the Joy Joy Joy Joy (sometimes titled simply "I've Got the Joy" is a popular contemporary Christian based song often sung around a campfire or during scouting events. It is often included in Gospel music and A cappella concerts and song books. The origin of the words and music is unknown.
[edit] Lyrics
There are many possible lyrics. The most common opening lyric and chorus is as follows:
- I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy
- Down in my heart (Where?)
- Down in my heart (Where?)
- Down in my heart
- I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy
- Down in my heart (Where?)
- Down in my heart to stay
- And I'm so happy
- So very happy
- I've got the love of Jesus in my heart (down in my heart)
- And I'm so happy
- So very happy
- I've got the love of Jesus in my heart
Subsequent lyrics include:
- I've got the peace that passes understanding down in the depths of my heart...
- I've got the wonderful love of my blessed redeemer way down in the depths of my soul...
- Well, if the devil doesn't like it he can sit on a tack...
[edit] External links
- I've Got the Joy lyrics (with guitar chords)
- I've Got the Joy Joy Joy is often sung quickly resulting in Misheard Lyrics
