Lady Gaga Brings All the Feels on Her Stripped-Down New Take of 'Joanne': Listen

Just days before she heads to the GRAMMY Awards to perform and see if she wins either of the two trophies she’s up for, Lady Gaga has released an updated version of her song “Joanne,” which clearly holds a very special place in her heart.

The pop singer stripped down the title track from her latest album and took it to the next level in doing so. The reworked song is slower and sweeter, and surprisingly heartbreaking for someone best known as a creator of dancefloor anthems. “Joanne (Where Do You Think You’re Goin’)” now only features her on the piano (and towards the end she begins strumming an acoustic guitar), and by taking away any accoutrements, the true power of the composition shines through.