Joyce The Librarian - Lyrics And Chords Jun 2026

(Strum G once, let ring)

[Verse] D D/C# Bm In the hush of the hall, where the stories reside, G D A She opens the door with the turning of tide. D D/C# Bm With a card in her hand and a smile for the poor, G A D Joyce tends to the books on the old creaking floor. joyce the librarian - lyrics and chords

There are plenty of sad songs about love. There are plenty of clever songs about everyday jobs. But only The Weakerthans—and their brilliant frontman John K. Samson—could write a song that is simultaneously a heart-wrenching character study, a love letter to public libraries, and a masterclass in quiet, jangly indie rock. (Strum G once, let ring) [Verse] D D/C#

: George, a "Rotarian" and "handsome Lotharian," walks into the library, sparking an immediate obsession for Joyce. The Transformation : Desperate to impress him, Joyce reads D.H. Lawrence and Lady Chatterley to "glean a few ideas". The Climax : In a misunderstanding involving the book The Further Joy of Sex There are plenty of clever songs about everyday jobs

Joyce the librarian, strict vegetarian, Forty and living with mum. Wears sandals and glasses, attends evening classes, And wonders if romance will come.