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Joy of My Life Chords

Chris Stapleton Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Joy of My Life Chords – Guitar

A heartfelt love song by Chris Stapleton celebrating a cherished partner. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G, C, and D shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I don’t wanna wait for tomorrow

G D

Why put off for later what we could do today?

G C

I don’t wanna wait for sunshine

G D

When I see you smilin’ all the clouds just roll away

Chorus

C G

You are the joy of my life

D G

You are the moon and the stars in my sky

C G

You are the sun on the horizon

D G

Lightin’ up my world with your love

Verse 2

G C

I don’t wanna wait for the summertime

G D

To see you in that pretty dress you wear so well

G C

I don’t wanna wait for a special day

G D

To tell you that I love you, I just had to tell

Chorus

C G

You are the joy of my life

D G

You are the moon and the stars in my sky

C G

You are the sun on the horizon

D G

Lightin’ up my world with your love

Bridge

C G

I don’t wanna wait for anything

D G

When I know that you are everything

C G

I don’t wanna wait for anything

D G

When I know that you are everything

Chorus

C G

You are the joy of my life

D G

You are the moon and the stars in my sky

C G

You are the sun on the horizon

D G

Lightin’ up my world with your love

Outro

G C

Lightin’ up my world with your love

G D

Lightin’ up my world with your love

G C

Lightin’ up my world with your love

G D

Lightin’ up my world with your love

G

Yeah

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, D). Practice switching between them slowly until you can keep a steady rhythm with the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Joy of My Life"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Joy of My Life" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Joy of My Life" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Joy of My Life"?

It was written by John Fogerty, and released in 2017.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Joy of My Life Chords – Ukulele

A heartfelt love song by Chris Stapleton celebrating a cherished partner. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G, C, and D shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I don’t wanna wait for tomorrow

G D

Why put off for later what we could do today?

G C

I don’t wanna wait for sunshine

G D

When I see you smilin’ all the clouds just roll away

Chorus

C G

You are the joy of my life

D G

You are the moon and the stars in my sky

C G

You are the sun on the horizon

D G

Lightin’ up my world with your love

Verse 2

G C

I don’t wanna wait for the summertime

G D

To see you in that pretty dress you wear so well

G C

I don’t wanna wait for a special day

G D

To tell you that I love you, I just had to tell

Chorus

C G

You are the joy of my life

D G

You are the moon and the stars in my sky

C G

You are the sun on the horizon

D G

Lightin’ up my world with your love

Bridge

C G

I don’t wanna wait for anything

D G

When I know that you are everything

C G

I don’t wanna wait for anything

D G

When I know that you are everything

Chorus

C G

You are the joy of my life

D G

You are the moon and the stars in my sky

C G

You are the sun on the horizon

D G

Lightin’ up my world with your love

Outro

G C

Lightin’ up my world with your love

G D

Lightin’ up my world with your love

G C

Lightin’ up my world with your love

G D

Lightin’ up my world with your love

G

Yeah

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, D). Practice switching between them slowly until you can keep a steady rhythm with the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Joy of My Life"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Joy of My Life" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Joy of My Life" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Joy of My Life"?

It was written by John Fogerty, and released in 2017.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Joy of My Life Chords – Piano

A heartfelt love song by Chris Stapleton celebrating a cherished partner. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G, C, and D shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I don’t wanna wait for tomorrow

G D

Why put off for later what we could do today?

G C

I don’t wanna wait for sunshine

G D

When I see you smilin’ all the clouds just roll away

Chorus

C G

You are the joy of my life

D G

You are the moon and the stars in my sky

C G

You are the sun on the horizon

D G

Lightin’ up my world with your love

Verse 2

G C

I don’t wanna wait for the summertime

G D

To see you in that pretty dress you wear so well

G C

I don’t wanna wait for a special day

G D

To tell you that I love you, I just had to tell

Chorus

C G

You are the joy of my life

D G

You are the moon and the stars in my sky

C G

You are the sun on the horizon

D G

Lightin’ up my world with your love

Bridge

C G

I don’t wanna wait for anything

D G

When I know that you are everything

C G

I don’t wanna wait for anything

D G

When I know that you are everything

Chorus

C G

You are the joy of my life

D G

You are the moon and the stars in my sky

C G

You are the sun on the horizon

D G

Lightin’ up my world with your love

Outro

G C

Lightin’ up my world with your love

G D

Lightin’ up my world with your love

G C

Lightin’ up my world with your love

G D

Lightin’ up my world with your love

G

Yeah

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, D). Practice switching between them slowly until you can keep a steady rhythm with the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Joy of My Life"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Joy of My Life" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Joy of My Life" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Joy of My Life"?

It was written by John Fogerty, and released in 2017.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Joy of My Life Chords – Banjo

A heartfelt love song by Chris Stapleton celebrating a cherished partner. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G, C, and D shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I don’t wanna wait for tomorrow

G D

Why put off for later what we could do today?

G C

I don’t wanna wait for sunshine

G D

When I see you smilin’ all the clouds just roll away

Chorus

C G

You are the joy of my life

D G

You are the moon and the stars in my sky

C G

You are the sun on the horizon

D G

Lightin’ up my world with your love

Verse 2

G C

I don’t wanna wait for the summertime

G D

To see you in that pretty dress you wear so well

G C

I don’t wanna wait for a special day

G D

To tell you that I love you, I just had to tell

Chorus

C G

You are the joy of my life

D G

You are the moon and the stars in my sky

C G

You are the sun on the horizon

D G

Lightin’ up my world with your love

Bridge

C G

I don’t wanna wait for anything

D G

When I know that you are everything

C G

I don’t wanna wait for anything

D G

When I know that you are everything

Chorus

C G

You are the joy of my life

D G

You are the moon and the stars in my sky

C G

You are the sun on the horizon

D G

Lightin’ up my world with your love

Outro

G C

Lightin’ up my world with your love

G D

Lightin’ up my world with your love

G C

Lightin’ up my world with your love

G D

Lightin’ up my world with your love

G

Yeah

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, D). Practice switching between them slowly until you can keep a steady rhythm with the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Joy of My Life"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Joy of My Life" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Joy of My Life" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Joy of My Life"?

It was written by John Fogerty, and released in 2017.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Joy of My Life Chords – Mandolin

A heartfelt love song by Chris Stapleton celebrating a cherished partner. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G, C, and D shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I don’t wanna wait for tomorrow

G D

Why put off for later what we could do today?

G C

I don’t wanna wait for sunshine

G D

When I see you smilin’ all the clouds just roll away

Chorus

C G

You are the joy of my life

D G

You are the moon and the stars in my sky

C G

You are the sun on the horizon

D G

Lightin’ up my world with your love

Verse 2

G C

I don’t wanna wait for the summertime

G D

To see you in that pretty dress you wear so well

G C

I don’t wanna wait for a special day

G D

To tell you that I love you, I just had to tell

Chorus

C G

You are the joy of my life

D G

You are the moon and the stars in my sky

C G

You are the sun on the horizon

D G

Lightin’ up my world with your love

Bridge

C G

I don’t wanna wait for anything

D G

When I know that you are everything

C G

I don’t wanna wait for anything

D G

When I know that you are everything

Chorus

C G

You are the joy of my life

D G

You are the moon and the stars in my sky

C G

You are the sun on the horizon

D G

Lightin’ up my world with your love

Outro

G C

Lightin’ up my world with your love

G D

Lightin’ up my world with your love

G C

Lightin’ up my world with your love

G D

Lightin’ up my world with your love

G

Yeah

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, D). Practice switching between them slowly until you can keep a steady rhythm with the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Joy of My Life"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Joy of My Life" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Joy of My Life" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Joy of My Life"?

It was written by John Fogerty, and released in 2017.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Joy of My Life Chords – Harmonica

A heartfelt love song by Chris Stapleton celebrating a cherished partner. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G, C, and D shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I don’t wanna wait for tomorrow

G D

Why put off for later what we could do today?

G C

I don’t wanna wait for sunshine

G D

When I see you smilin’ all the clouds just roll away

Chorus

C G

You are the joy of my life

D G

You are the moon and the stars in my sky

C G

You are the sun on the horizon

D G

Lightin’ up my world with your love

Verse 2

G C

I don’t wanna wait for the summertime

G D

To see you in that pretty dress you wear so well

G C

I don’t wanna wait for a special day

G D

To tell you that I love you, I just had to tell

Chorus

C G

You are the joy of my life

D G

You are the moon and the stars in my sky

C G

You are the sun on the horizon

D G

Lightin’ up my world with your love

Bridge

C G

I don’t wanna wait for anything

D G

When I know that you are everything

C G

I don’t wanna wait for anything

D G

When I know that you are everything

Chorus

C G

You are the joy of my life

D G

You are the moon and the stars in my sky

C G

You are the sun on the horizon

D G

Lightin’ up my world with your love

Outro

G C

Lightin’ up my world with your love

G D

Lightin’ up my world with your love

G C

Lightin’ up my world with your love

G D

Lightin’ up my world with your love

G

Yeah

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, D). Practice switching between them slowly until you can keep a steady rhythm with the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Joy of My Life"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Joy of My Life" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Joy of My Life" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Joy of My Life"?

It was written by John Fogerty, and released in 2017.