The chorus lifts slightly—trading Em for a hopeful —before falling back:
Allan Sherman, a struggling songwriter and performer, penned "Joyce the Librarian" as a tongue-in-cheek tribute to the unsung heroes of the library world. The song's protagonist, Joyce, is a librarian with a passion for cataloging books and a penchant for getting her patrons' names wrong. Through Joyce's story, Sherman cleverly skewers the stereotypes surrounding librarians, revealing a kind and caring individual who is, despite her stern exterior, warm and endearing. joyce the librarian - lyrics and chords
If you're planning to play "Joyce the Librarian" on guitar, I recommend using a folk-style strumming pattern to match the song's lighthearted and comedic feel. Also, be sure to emphasize the humorous aspects of the lyrics to bring the song to life! The chorus lifts slightly—trading Em for a hopeful
Written by indie folk artist in 2019, Joyce the Librarian was originally a B-side on a limited-run 7-inch vinyl. The song’s narrator visits the library not just for books, but for Joyce—the woman behind the checkout desk who “never asks your name / just knows what you came for.” If you're planning to play "Joyce the Librarian"
Em Am Shhh, says the sign on the wooden door D G But my heart is making such a roar Em Am She stamps my card with a steady hand D The loveliest girl in all the land
Chorus: Em - B7 - C - G Joyce the librarian, after hours Em - B7 - C - G Is there anybody who cares?
Joyce the Librarian Artist: Arrogant Worms (a Canadian comedy music group)