When was "Joy to the World" written?

Published in 1719; the standard tune is "Antioch".

What key is "Joy to the World" in?

D major, 2/2 time, around 96 BPM. DomiSol can transpose it to any key in one click.

Is "Joy to the World" free to use?

Text Isaac Watts, d. 1748. Tune ANTIOCH arranged by Lowell Mason, d. 1872, published 1839. Melody line only, so no modern harmonisation is reproduced.

Can I get "Joy to the World" in jianpu?

Yes — the same score is published in jianpu too, and DomiSol shows either notation from one file.

Key of D · 2/2 · 96 BPM

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Joy to the World

Words: Isaac Watts (1719). Tune: Antioch, arr. Lowell Mason (1839), based on motifs from Handel's Messiah.

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Solfa Key of D · do = D

| d' - t .l | s - f .m | r - s .s | m - d - |
| s s s .s .l | t .l s f | m - - - |

Lyrics

[Paste verse 1 lyrics from Hymnary.org]

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Frequently asked

Who wrote "Joy to the World"?: Words: Isaac Watts (1719). Tune: Antioch, arr. Lowell Mason (1839), based on motifs from Handel's Messiah.
When was "Joy to the World" written?: Published in 1719; the standard tune is "Antioch".
What key is "Joy to the World" in?: D major, 2/2 time, around 96 BPM. DomiSol can transpose it to any key in one click.
Is "Joy to the World" free to use?: Text Isaac Watts, d. 1748. Tune ANTIOCH arranged by Lowell Mason, d. 1872, published 1839. Melody line only, so no modern harmonisation is reproduced.
Can I get "Joy to the World" in jianpu?: Yes — the same score is published in jianpu too, and DomiSol shows either notation from one file.

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