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ISAACWATIS
Joy to the World GEORGE FREDERICK HANDEL
arr. by Steve Potts
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Joy to the world! the
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heav-en and na-ture sing, And_ heav-en, en and na - ture sing.
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Joy to the earth! the Sav - ior reigns;
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Praise we the Lord in
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heav'n on high! Praise we the Lord in heav'n on
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He rules the world with truth and grace.
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heav'n on high!
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