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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Joy of My Life Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Joy of My Life Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Joy of My Life Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Joy of My Life Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Joy of My Life Chords – Mandolin
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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)
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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.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Bridge
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Outro
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
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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.