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(C) – (G) – (Am) – (F) – (Em) – (G) – (C) joyce the librarian - lyrics and chords
C | Am | F | G |
In an era where libraries face defunding and digital erosion, “Joyce the Librarian” becomes an anthem—not a call to arms, but a call to cards . The song suggests that the most radical act is still showing up, unlocking the door, and saying, “Yes, we have a copy of that.” If you want to perform the Stilgoe and
(C) Outside the window, the (G) rain is coming down (Am) Joyce puts her kettle on the (F) other side of town (C) The microfiche is dusty, the (G) furnace has a groan (Am) But she knows every (F) secret in this (G) courthouse of the (C) tome Cm F Cm And when George joined the
C G7 C The very next day, she kept out of the way, F C G7 C When George returned his books. C G7 C But with growing conviction, she wandered through "Fiction" F C G7 C And threw him some longing looks. Cm F Cm And when George joined the queue, she knew just what to do, F G7 She smiled and removed her specs... C G7 Then looked in horror, C F 'Cause he'd come to borrow: C G7 C "The Further Joy of Sex"! Use code with caution.
(Capo on 1st fret | Time signature: 6/8)