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Key of D · 2/2 · 96 BPM

Hymn library

Joy to the World

Words: Isaac Watts (1719). Tune: Antioch, arr. Lowell Mason (1839), based on motifs from Handel's Messiah.

Open in DomiSol → Source (Hymnary.org) →
Solfa Key of D · do = D
Jianpu 1 = D

Text approximation, open in DomiSol for proper octave dots and beamed underlines.

Lyrics

  1. [Paste verse 1 lyrics from Hymnary.org]

Source

Tradition

  • methodist
  • presbyterian
  • baptist
  • anglican
  • gospel

Occasion

  • christmas
  • advent

Frequently asked

Who wrote "Joy to the World"?
Words: Isaac Watts (1719). Tune: Antioch, arr. Lowell Mason (1839), based on motifs from Handel's Messiah.
When was "Joy to the World" written?
Published in 1719; the standard tune is "Antioch".
What key is "Joy to the World" in?
D major, 2/2 time, around 96 BPM. DomiSol can transpose to any key with one click.
Is "Joy to the World" public domain?
Yes, both the text and the standard tune are in the public domain. You can perform, record, arrange, and print freely.
Can I get "Joy to the World" in jianpu (numbered notation)?
Yes. Every hymn in the DomiSol library renders in both tonic solfa and jianpu. Open it in the editor and toggle notations, same score, two glyph systems.

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