Joyce The Librarian - Lyrics And Chords -

If you’re looking for a specific recorded version of “Joyce the Librarian,” it’s often an original or camp-style song. Feel free to adapt the verses — add a line about your favorite book section, summer reading club, or even Joyce’s cat who loves mysteries!

Since "Joyce the Librarian" is not a widely recognized major label song with a definitive standard version, I have developed an original song feature for you. This includes the lyrics, guitar chords, and a style guide, designed to fit the character of a quiet, observant librarian.

Here is a complete song feature for "Joyce the Librarian." joyce the librarian - lyrics and chords

For a quick reference, here is just the text version to keep in your gig bag:

"Joyce the Librarian"

Outside the window, the rain is coming down Joyce puts her kettle on the other side of town The microfiche is dusty, the furnace has a groan But she knows every secret in this courthouse of the tome...

(Chorus) Oh, Joyce the Librarian, keeper of the spines You don't need a warrant for the end of the lines She stamps the due date on your reckless heart Dewey knows where the bodies are buried in the dark. If you’re looking for a specific recorded version

[Verse 1]
(C) Joyce the librarian, (G) quiet as a mouse,
(Am) Shushing in the (F) corner of the (C) library house.
(C) Stacks of books and (G) story time,
(Am) Dewey Decimal (F) system rhyme —
(C) Joyce the librarian, (G) you’re the (C) best in town.

[Verse 2]
(C) Stamp the due date, (G) check it out,
(Am) Never any (F) need to (C) shout.
(C) Bookmarks ready, (G) summer read,
(Am) Joyce knows exactly (F) what you need —
(C) Joyce the librarian, (G) you’re the (C) best in town. Since "Joyce the Librarian" is not a widely

[Chorus]
(F) Shhhh — (C) quiet please,
(G) Find a mystery or (C) tall oak trees.
(F) Shhhh — (C) take a seat,
(G) Joyce will help make (C) reading sweet.

(Repeat Verse 1 & Chorus if desired)