Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring

by Josh Groban
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Ah,

(D)ah.

(G)Je (C)su, (D)joy of (G)man’s de (D7)sir ing,

(G)ho (C)ly (G)wis (Em)dom, (D7sus)love most (C9)bright.

Ah,

(D)ah.

(G)Drawn (C)by (D)Thee, our (G)souls as (D7)pir ing

(G)soar (C)to (G)un (Em)cre (D7sus)at ed (C)Ah,

ah, (G)ah.

(D)Word (E7)of (Am)God, (F)our (E)flesh that (Dm)fash ioned

(Am)with (G)the (C)fire of (G)life im (C)pas sioned.

(G)Striv (C)ing (G)still (Em7)to (C)truth un (D)known.

(C)Soar ing, (Em7)dy ing (C6)’round

thy (CN.C.)throne.

Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring" by Josh Groban in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 105 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring”

Can I learn "Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring" with hands-separate practice in D at 105 BPM.
What key is "Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring" by Josh Groban played in?
Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring"?
The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring"?
"Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring" was originally performed by Josh Groban. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Josh Groban can I play here?
Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring" is in the key of D at 105 BPM.