What A Friend We Have In Jesus

by Joseph M. Scriven
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What A Friend We Have In Jesus

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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 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 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 by Joseph M. Scriven

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”

What key is "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" in?
"What A Friend We Have In Jesus" by Joseph M. Scriven is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Joseph M. Scriven can I play here?
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