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Joy Lyrics by Joe Ely

For the Love of Harry: Everybody Sings Nilsson

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[Verse 1]
The other day I met a girl named Joy
She said, "Come here
I'm gonna make you my joy, boy"
Well, things went good and things went bad
Now everytime I think of Joy
It makes me sad
It makes me sad

[Verse 2]
The other day I met a girl named Joy
She said, "Roy!
I'm gonna make you my joy, boy"
Well, she took me for a ride
Sort of a joy ride
Now everytime I think of Joy
I get all weird inside

[Chorus]
Joy, to the world, was a beautiful girl
But, to me, Joy meant only sorrow

[Verse 3]
If you haven't got an answer
Then you haven't got a question
And if you never had a question
Then you'd never have a problem
But if you never had a problem
Then everyone would be happy
And if everyone was happy
There'd never be a love song

[Chorus]
Joy, to the world, was a beautiful girl
But, to me, Joy meant only sorrow

[Verse 4]
The other day I met a girl named Joy
She said, "Come here
I wanna make you feel all clammy inside"
Well, things went good and things went bad
Things went good and things went bad
Good, bad, good, bad, good, bad

[Chorus]
Joy, to the world, was a beautiful girl
But, to me, Joy meant only sorrow
Joy, to the world, was a beautiful girl
But, to me, Joy meant only sorrow

[Outro]
The other day I met a girl named Joy
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About “Joy” by Joe Ely

Read the complete lyrics to "Joy" by Joe Ely from the album "For the Love of Harry: Everybody Sings Nilsson". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock, Country, Cover.

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"Joy" is credited to Joe Ely. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Joy" appears on "For the Love of Harry: Everybody Sings Nilsson".

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