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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Friends" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 102 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Friends”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Friends"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Friends" by Michael W. Smith played in?
- Friends is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Friends"?
- The arrangement plays at 102 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Friends" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Friends"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Friends"?
- "Friends" was originally performed by Michael W. Smith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Michael W. Smith can I play here?
- Try "CHRISTMAS DAY", "Great Is The Lord", "I WILL BE HERE FOR YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Friends". Key of G, 102 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.