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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Prayer For A Friend" by Casting Crowns: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Prayer For A Friend" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Prayer For A Friend" by Casting Crowns. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Prayer For A Friend" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Prayer For A Friend" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.