Learn "PRAYER FOR A FRIEND" by Casting Crowns on Piano

Master "PRAYER FOR A FRIEND" by Casting Crowns with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Christian/Gospel arrangement is in the key of G at 126 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 126 BPM.

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. Com pli cat ed cir cum stanc es have (C)cloud ed his view. (Am7)Lord, I lift my friend up to You. I (C)fear that I won’t have the words that he needs to hear. I (C)pray for Your wis dom, oh God, and a (B7)heart that’s sin (Em)cere. (Am7)Lord, I lift my friend up to You. (G)Lord, I lift my friend to You, my (G)best friend in the world. I know he (Cmaj7)means much more to You. I (G)want so much to help him, but (G)this is some thing (C)he has to do. And (Am7)Lord, I lift my friend up to You. ’Cause there’s a (C)way that seems (G)so right to him, but You know where that leads. (C)He’s be com ing a pup pet of the world, too (B7)blind to see the strings. (Am7)Lord, I lift my friend up to You, my friend 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.

Song Details

Key
G
Tempo
126 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Prayer For A Friend" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.