This version was written after I was already an adult; but these verses go back to my childhood. The song may seem juvenile or even vapid, but in a very down to earth way they contain deep truth. If we don’t have a reservoir of joy, peace and love deep in our hearts – then we actually need to let go of our very adult concerns and turn our eyes upon Jesus!
Sing with me!
I’ve got that joy joy joy joy down in my heart –Where?
Down in my heart –Where?
Down in my heart –Where?
I’ve got that joy joy joy joy down in my heart –Where?
Down in my heart to stay
I’ve got that joy joy joy joy down in my heart –Where?
Down in my heart –Where?
Down in my heart –Where?
I’ve got that joy joy joy joy down in my heart –Where?
Down in my heart to stay
I’ve got the peace that passes understanding down in my heart –Where?
Down in my heart –Where?
Down in my heart –Where?
I’ve got the peace that passes understanding down in my heart –Where?
Down in my heart to stay
CHORUS
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
I’ve got the love of Jesus down in my heart –Where?
Down in my heart –Where?
Down in my heart –Where?
I’ve got the love of Jesus down in my heart –Where?
Down in my heart to stay
Joy joy joy joy joy joy joy joy joy jo-o-o-oy
Joy jo-o-o-o-oy
I’ve got that joy joy joy joy down in my heart –Where?
Down in my heart –Where?
Down in my heart –Where?
I’ve got that joy joy joy joy down in my heart –Where?
Down in my heart to stay
CHORUS
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
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
Words and Music by GEORGE W. COOKE Arr. © 1982 MARANATHA! MUSIC
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