Prayer For A Friend

by Casting Crowns
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Lyrics

(G)Lord, I lift my friend to You.

I’ve (G)done all that I know to do.

I (C)lift my friend

to You.

I Com pli cat ed (G)cir cum stanc this es have (C)cloud ed his view.

(Am7)Lord, I lift my (D)friend up to (G)You.

’Cause there’s I (C)fear that I (G)won’t have the (Dsus)words

that he (Em)needs to hear.

(Em)leads.

I (C)pray for ing Your (G)wis pet dom, oh (Dsus)God,

and a (B)heart that’s see sin (Em)cere.

(Am7)Lord, I lift my (D)friend up to (C)You.

(G)Lord, I lift my friend to You, my (G)best friend in the world.

I know he (C)means much more

to You.

I want so much to (G)help him, but this is thing (C)he has to do.

(Am7)Lord, I lift my (D)friend up to (G)You.

’Cause there’s a (C)way that seems (G)so right to (Dsus)him,

but You (Em)know where that (Em)leads.

I (C)He’s be ing a (G)pup pet of the (Dsus)world,

and too (B)blind to see the (Em)strings.

(Am7)Lord, I lift my (D)friend up to (C)You.

My (Em)friend (D)up to You.

(G)Lord, I lift my friend to You.

I’ve (G)done all that I know to do.

I (C)lift my friend

to You.

Prayer For A Friend by Casting Crowns

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Prayer For A Friend”

What key is "Prayer For A Friend" in?
"Prayer For A Friend" by Casting Crowns is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Prayer For A Friend" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Prayer For A Friend" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Prayer For A Friend" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Casting Crowns can I play here?
Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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