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Barbara Joy chords by
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Key: D major•
Intro 1
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D

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D

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Verse 1
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D

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Will you be there in
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G

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Em
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the courtyard for the joy
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A

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Will your honor be avenged
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D

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A

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with justice done
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D

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When they cover my head
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G

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over for the joy
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A

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Will you hide your face in shame
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for what you've done?

You were alway wild and reckless,
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G

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Barbara dear
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A

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But I worshiped you,
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my love was like a fire
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D

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And your wedding was the high
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G

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spot of the whole year
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A

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But your marriage left so
D
D

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much to be desired
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G

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Saying that you are were
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A

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willing Barbara Joy

The face you're showing
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D

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gives away your sin
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G

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All your hopes of money can't
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A

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retore your pride

Maybe you were willin',
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don't let me die

When the phone rang in the
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middle of the night
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A

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Your tender voice was
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shaking with alarm
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So without a thought I hurried
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to your side
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A

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Always seeking to protect
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D

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you from all harm

You threw your arms around me,
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it was like a dream
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And what we knew was bound to happen,
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did
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Then the doorway framed your husband
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and I heard you scream
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Unless you speak tomorrow
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D

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I'll be dead
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Saying that you are were
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A

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willing Barbara Joy

The face you're showing
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D

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gives away your sin
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G

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All your hopes of money can't
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retore your pride
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A

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Maybe you were willin', don't let me die.

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • Em

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Barbara Joy by George Jones is D major.

The primary chords used in Barbara Joy are D, G, A, Em.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, G, A, Em, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Barbara Joy is approximately 194 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Barbara Joy using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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