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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Joy Inside My Tears" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Joy Inside My Tears" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Joy Inside My Tears" is in E.
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.
Does "Joy Inside My Tears" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Joy Inside My Tears" is in the key of E at 80 BPM.
What chords are in "Joy Inside My Tears"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.