The lead sheet for Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring is available for download as a PDF.

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring

Written by Johann Sebastian Bach, Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring dates to 1723 as a chorale from his cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben (BWV 147). The melody derives from a 1661 hymn by Johann Schop, with text by Martin Janus, placing the work firmly in the Lutheran Baroque tradition.

Best known from its use in Cantata No. 147 (Movements 6 and 10), the piece gained modern popularity through arrangements and recordings by performers such as Dame Myra Hess. Its serene, flowing obbligato and steady pulse make it a staple at weddings and sacred services.

Lead Sheets

The sheet music below is a lead sheet containing the chords and melody of the piece.

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