Friends

by Michael W. Smith

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(G)Pack ing up the (Bm)dreams God (Em)plant ed

(Am)in the fer tile soil of (D)you.

(G)Can’t be lieve the (Bm)hopes He’s (Em)grant ed

means a (Am)chap ter in your life is (D)through.

But we’ll keep you (Dm)close as al (Esus)ways;

it won’t (Am)e ven seem you’ve (Cm)gone.

’Cause our (Bm)hearts, in big and (Em)small ways,

will (D)keep the love that keeps us (D)strong.

(D)And (G)friends are friends for (D)ev er if the (C)Lord’s the Lord of (Dsus)them.

(D)And a (G)friend will not say (D)“nev er” ’cause the (C)wel come will not (D)end.

Though it’s (B)hard to let you go, in the (Em)Fa ther’s hands we (C)know that a (Am7)life time’s not too long

to live as (G)friends.

(G)With the faith and (Bm)love God’s (Em)giv en,

(Am)spring ing from the hope we (D)know,

(G)we will pray the (Bm)joy you’ll (Em)live in

means a (Am)is the strength that now you (D)show.

But we’ll keep you (Dm)close as al (Esus)ways;

it won’t (Am)e ven seem you’ve (Cm)gone.

’Cause our (Bm)hearts, in big and (Em)small ways,

will (D)keep the love that keeps us (D)strong.

(D)And (G)friends are friends for (D)ev er if the (C)Lord’s the Lord of (Dsus)them.

(D)And a (G)friend will not say (D)“nev er” ’cause the (C)wel come will not (D)end.

Though it’s (B)hard to let you go, in the (Em)Fa ther’s hands we (C)know that a (Am7)life time’s not too long

to live as (G)friends.

(G)friends.

And (G)friends are friends for ev er if the (G)Lord’s the Lord of them.

And a (G)friend will not say “nev er” ’cause the (G)wel come will not end.

Though it’s (E)hard to let you go, in the (Am)Fa ther’s hands we (F)know that a (Dm7)life time’s not too long

to (E7)live as (Am)friends.

No, a (Dm7)life time’s not too long

to live as (C)friends.

Friends by Michael W. Smith — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Friends by Michael W. Smith in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 102 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Friends" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Friends"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Michael W. Smith songs work for kids?
Try "CHRISTMAS DAY", "Great Is The Lord", "I WILL BE HERE FOR YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.