Joy Inside My Tears

by Stevie Wonder
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Lyrics

(G#)I’ve al ways come to to the con is clu sion who (C#m7)that “but” is the way

of (Dmaj7)ask ing for per mis (B7sus)sion to lay some thing heav y on (E)one’s head.

(B)So I have tried to (G#)not be the one who’ll (C#m7)fall in to that line,

but (F#7)what I should feel in side I think pi you should know, bring, oh, Ba and ba by, that’s (E)you, you, you made life’s (G#m7)his to ry

’cause you brought some (B)joy in side my tears.

(F#m7)Mm, by, (E)you have done what no one (G#m7)thought could be;

you brought some (B)joy in side my tears.

(G#)I’ve al ways felt that to mor row is for those who (C#m7)are too much a fraid

to (Dmaj7)go past yes ter day (B7sus)sion and start some liv ing y for (E)to day.

(B)I feel that last ing (G#)mo ments are com ing (C#m7)far and few be tween,

but (F#7)so I should tell you of the hap pi ness that you bring, mm.

Ba by, ba by, it’s (E)you, you, you made life’s (G#m7)his to ry

’cause you brought some (B)joy in side my tears.

(F#m7)Ba by, (E)you have done what no one (G#m7)thought could be;

you brought some (B)joy in side my tears.

Yeah, you brought some (B)joy in side my tears.

(C#m)Whoa,

you brought some (B)joy in side my tears.

(C#m7)You, you, you made life’s (G#m7)his to ry;

you brought some (B)joy in side my tears.

(E)You have done what no one (G#m7)thought could be;

you brought some (B)joy in side my tears.

(C#m7)You, you, you made life’s (G#m7)his to ry;

you brought some (B)joy in side my tears.

(E)You have done what no one (G#m7)thought could be;

you brought some (B)joy in side my tears.

(C#m7)You, you, you made life’s (G#m7)his to ry;

you brought some (B)joy in side my tears.

Yeah, yeah, you brought some (B)joy in side my tears.

Ah, (E7)ba by, you brought some (B)joy in side my

tears.

Joy Inside My Tears — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Joy Inside My Tears" by Stevie Wonder: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Joy Inside My Tears”

What key is "Joy Inside My Tears" by Stevie Wonder played in?
Joy Inside My Tears is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Joy Inside My Tears"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Joy Inside My Tears" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Joy Inside My Tears"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Joy Inside My Tears"?
"Joy Inside My Tears" was originally performed by Stevie Wonder. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Joy Inside My Tears"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: A#m7, A7, B, B7, C#m, C#m7, Dmaj7, E, +6 more.
What other songs by Stevie Wonder can I play here?
Try "NGICULELA-ES UNA HISTORIA I AM SINGING", "PART TIME LOVER", "HEAVEN IS TEN ZILLION LIGHT YEARS AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Joy Inside My Tears" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Joy Inside My Tears" by Stevie Wonder. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Joy Inside My Tears" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Joy Inside My Tears" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.