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Joy!
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Aug 26, 2026 updated
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Amy Grant's rendition of the classic children's gospel song "Joy" (featuring Wes King) is a cheerful, upbeat declaration of inner joy, love, and light that believers carry in their hearts. The repetitive lyrics emphasize that these gifts from God are not fleeting but remain "down in my heart to stay." The song's simple structure and joyful tone make it a celebration of the abiding presence of God's joy and love in a believer's life. It encourages listeners to embrace and express the happiness that comes from faith, reflecting a childlike trust and gratitude.
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I got the joy, joy, joy, joy, joy, joy
I got the joy, joy, joy, joy, joy, joy
I got the joy, joy, joy, joy, joy
Two, three, four
Down in my heart
Down in my heart
Down in my heart to stay
Down in my heart to stay
I got the love, love, love, love, love, love
I got the love, love, love, love, love, love
I got the love, love, love, love, love
Two, three, four
Down in my heart
Down in my heart
Down in my heart to stay
Down in my heart to stay
I got the light, light, light, light, light, light
I got the light, light, light, light, light, light
I got the light, light, light, light, light
Two, three, four
Down in my heart
Down in my heart
Down in my heart to stay
Down in my heart to stay
I got the joy, joy, joy, joy, joy, joy
I got the joy, joy, joy, joy, joy, joy
I got the joy, joy, joy, joy, joy
Two, three, four
Down in my heart
Down in my heart
Down in my heart to stay
Down in my heart to stay
Down in my heart
Down in my heart
Down in my heart to stay
Down in my heart to stay
Down in my heart
Down in my heart
Down in my heart to stay
Down in my heart to stay