Joyce the Librarian Stilgoe Skellern w lyrics Chords - Chordify

Here is the fully corrected, verse-by-verse layout of the song. The chords are placed precisely over the lyrics where the harmonic changes occur. [G] [D/F#] [C] [G]

Note: For the F chord, you can use a full barre chord or the easier four-string F major variant (X-3-3-2-1-1), depending on your comfort level. Fixed Lyrics and Chord Chart

Verse: $$G - G7 - C - C7$$ $$G - G7 - C - C7$$

Through the pages and the ages, behind the library desk so grand Oh, Joyce, you’re the quiet queen of this land.

G She knows each patron by first name C G Mrs. Harris, blind, still plays chess games Em D She keeps the quiet like a friend C D Knows where every story ends

C G Am F Dm E7 e|--0--| |--3--| |--0--| |--1--| |--1--| |--0--| B|--1--| |--0--| |--1--| |--1--| |--3--| |--0--| G|--0--| |--0--| |--2--| |--2--| |--2--| |--1--| D|--2--| |--0--| |--2--| |--3--| |--0--| |--0--| A|--3--| |--2--| |--0--| |--3--| |--X--| |--2--| E|--X--| |--3--| |--X--| |--1--| |--X--| |--0--| Use code with caution.

The song relies on a bright, acoustic strumming pattern. It is typically played in Standard Tuning. To match the original recording’s pitch, you may need to place a capo on the 2nd or 3rd fret depending on the specific version you are listening to. Focus on clean transitions between the G and Cadd9 chords to maintain that "bouncing" rhythm. Chords Used 320033 Cadd9: x32033 D: xx0232 Em: 022000 Am: x02210 Joyce the Librarian: Lyrics and Fixed Chords

Verse 2: She's got a collection of 45s Elvis and Beatles and Motown She loves to dance in her living room With a drink in her hand, and the TV on