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(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.
Prayer For A Friend — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"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, 126 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 126 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 chords are used in "Prayer For A Friend"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am7, B7, Bm7, C, C6, Cmaj7, D, Dsus4, +3 more.
- 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 126 BPM.