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 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.

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

and a (B)heart that’s 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 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 I (C)He’s be a (G)pup pet of the (Dsus)world,

and too (B)blind to 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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Prayer For A Friend" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 120 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 “Prayer For A Friend”

Why does "Prayer For A Friend" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Prayer For A Friend".
What key is "Prayer For A Friend" by Casting Crowns played in?
Prayer For A Friend 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 "Prayer For A Friend"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Prayer For A Friend" 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 "Prayer For A Friend"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Prayer For A Friend"?
"Prayer For A Friend" was originally performed by Casting Crowns. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Casting Crowns can I play here?
Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Prayer For A Friend"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Prayer For A Friend".
Can I see all the notes in "Prayer For A Friend"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 120 BPM.