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479. If You Want Joy, Real Joy

If you want joy, real joy, wonderful joy;
Let Jesus come into your heart;
If you want joy, real joy, wonderful joy;
Let Jesus come into your heart.
Your sins He'll wash away,
Your night He'll turn to day,
Your life He'll make it over anew;
If you want joy, real joy, wonderful joy;
Let Jesus come into your heart.

Text Information
First Line: If you want joy, real joy, wonderful joy
Title: If You Want Joy, Real Joy
Author: J. D. C.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1970
Tune Information
Name: [If you want joy, real joy, wonderful joy]
Composer: Rev Joseph D. Carlson
Key: A♭ Major



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