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(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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" is in Bb.
- 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"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- 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?
- Try "What A Friend We Have In Jesus". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" is in the key of Bb at 80 BPM.
- What chords are in "What A Friend We Have In Jesus"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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