Song: Joyce the Librarian Artist: Arrogant Worms (a Canadian comedy music group)
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[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. Song: Joyce the Librarian Artist: Arrogant Worms (a
Verse 2:
G C
Card catalog hearts and paper trails
G D
Bookmarks of love in folded veils
Em C
Children’s laughter down the hall
G D
Soft as the sun through the reading wall (C) Stacks of books and (G) story time,
Written by indie folk artist Maren Coates 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.”
The Origins of Joyce the Librarian
Here’s a helpful post for playing “Joyce the Librarian” on guitar or ukulele, including lyrics, chords, and a few tips.