Chord/Tab song: Joy of the Lord

Key: D

Intro: D ||| D |||

Verse 1:
Though the [D]tears may fall my song will rise, my song will rise to You
Though my [D]heart may fail my song will rise, my song will rise to You
While there's [G2]breath in my lungs, I will praise You [D]Lord

Verse 2:
In the [D]dead of night I'll lift my eyes, I'll lift my eyes to You
Though the [D]waters rise I'll lift my eyes, I'll lift my eyes to You
While there's [G2]hope in this heart, I will praise You [D]Lord

Chorus:
The [D]joy of the Lord is my strength
The [Bm]joy of the Lord is my strength
In the [A]darkness I'll dance, in the [G]shadows I'll sing
The [D]joy of the Lord is my strength

Verse 3:
When I [D]cannot see You with my eyes, let faith arise to You
When I [D]cannot feel Your hand in mine, let faith arise to You
God of [G2]mercy and love, I will praise You [D]Lord

Verse 4:
How You [D]shine with glory Lord of light, I feel alive with You
In Your [D]presence now I come alive, I am alive with You
There is [G2]strength when I say "I will praise You [D]Lord"

Chorus (x2)

Instrumental (x2): G | A/C# | G/B | A/C#

Bridge:
When [G]sorrow comes my [A/C#]way, You [G/B]are the shield a - [A/C#]round [D]me
[G]Always You [A/C#]remain my [D]courage in the [A]fight
I hear [G]You call my [A/C#]name, [G/B]Jesus I am [A/C#]com - [D]ing
[G]Walking on the [A/C#]waves, [D]reaching for Your [A]light

Chorus:
N.C
The joy of the Lord is my strength
N.C
The joy of the Lord is my strength
N.C N.C
In the darkness I'll dance, in the shadows I'll sing
N.C
The joy of the Lord is my strength

The [D]joy of the Lord is my strength
The [Bm]joy of the Lord is my strength
In the [A]darkness I'll dance, in the [G]shadows I'll sing
The [D]joy of the Lord is my strength