Hoyt Axton wrote the song, and Three Dog Night made it famous.
Hoyt Axton died, at 61, so maybe ASCAP has the rights now. Hoyt Axton was showing the melody to producers, who asked him to just put any words to it to hear what it might sound like. Hoyt came up with those lyrics, on the spot, and they took hold. Just some insider stuff. I assume you're talking about the rock song.
joyful joyful we adore thee
it is hymn
It is a spiritual with no known composer.
Clement of Alexandria
John Williams
joyful joyful we adore thee
Henry Van Dyke wrote the hymn "The Hymn of Joy" in 1907.
it is hymn
Italian poet Giosue Carducci in 1865 wrote Hymn to Satan (Inna a Satana)
paean - a song of joyful praise
Julia Ward Howe is the person that wrote the lyrics to The Battle Hymn of the Republic. The song is also known by the title, Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory.
Jose Rizal wrote the "Hymn of Labor" while in Dapitan, where he was exiled by the Spanish colonial government. This hymn serves as a tribute to laborers and emphasizes the dignity of work.
It is a spiritual with no known composer.
Oscar Peterson
I think Jarrod Cooper wrote it.
Estrella A. Tuazon
Clement of Alexandria