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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Joy Inside My Tears" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Joy Inside My Tears"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Joy Inside My Tears". Key of E, 80 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.