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Hymnal Number
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Keys included:
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About this Hymn
The foundation of this popular children's song was written by George William Cooke, a Methodist minister and camp meeting leader. Over time, as the song has been passed down to countless children, people have added the refrain and additional verses. Its infectious gladness reflects the words of the psalmist: "In your presence there is fullness of joy" (Ps. 16:11).
Lyrics
Verse 1
I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart. Where? Down in my heart. Where? Down in my heart! I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart. Where? Down in my heart to stay.
Refrain
And I'm so happy, so very happy, I've got the love of Jesus in my heart; and I'm so happy, so very happy, I've got the love of Jesus in my heart.
Verse 2
I've got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus down in my heart. Where? Down in my heart. Where? Down in my heart! I've got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus down in my heart. Where? Down in my heart to stay.
Verse 3
I've got the wonderful love of my blessed Redeemer way down in the depths of my heart. Where? Down in the depths of my heart. Where? Down in the depths of my heart! I've got the wonderful love of my blessed Redeemer way down in the depths of my heart. Where? Down in the depths of my heart to stay!
I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart. Where? Down in my heart. Where? Down in my heart! I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart. Where? Down in my heart to stay.
Refrain
And I'm so happy, so very happy, I've got the love of Jesus in my heart; and I'm so happy, so very happy, I've got the love of Jesus in my heart.
Verse 2
I've got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus down in my heart. Where? Down in my heart. Where? Down in my heart! I've got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus down in my heart. Where? Down in my heart to stay.
Verse 3
I've got the wonderful love of my blessed Redeemer way down in the depths of my heart. Where? Down in the depths of my heart. Where? Down in the depths of my heart! I've got the wonderful love of my blessed Redeemer way down in the depths of my heart. Where? Down in the depths of my heart to stay!
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Sts. 1–2, George W. Cooke, 1925; st. 3, ref., anon., 20th c.