What A Friend We Have In Jesus

by Joseph M. Scriven
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Lyrics

(F)What a friend we have in (Bb6)Je

sus,

(F)all our sins and griefs to (C7)bear!

(F)What a pri vi lege to (Bb)car

(Bdim)ry

(F)ev ’ry (C7)thing to God in (F)prayer!

(C7)Oh, what peace we of ten (F)for

feit,

(Bb)oh, what (F)need less pain we (C)bear,

(F)all be cause we do not (Bb)car

(Bdim)ry

(F)ev ’ry (C7)thing to God in (F)prayer.

(F)Have we tri als and temp (Bb6)ta

tions?

(F)Is there trou ble an y (C7)where?

(F)We should nev er be dis (Bb)cour

(Bdim)aged,

(F)take it (C7)to the Lord in (F)prayer!

(C7)Can we find a friend so (F)faith

ful,

(Bb)who will (F)all our sor rows (C)share?

(F)Je sus knows our ev ’ry (Bb)weak

(Bdim)ness,

(F)take it (C7)to the Lord in (F)prayer.

(F)there.

What A Friend We Have In Jesus — Piano Lead Sheet

"What A Friend We Have In Jesus" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 80 BPM.

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About “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”

What key is "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" by Joseph M. Scriven played in?
What A Friend We Have In Jesus is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "What A Friend We Have In Jesus"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" 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 "What A Friend We Have In Jesus"?
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Who composed "What A Friend We Have In Jesus"?
"What A Friend We Have In Jesus" was originally performed by Joseph M. Scriven. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Joseph M. Scriven can I play here?
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