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 โ€™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 โ€™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 โ€™ry (Bb)weak

(Bdim)ness,

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

(F)there.

What A Friend We Have In Jesus โ€” Simple Sheet Music

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"What A Friend We Have In Jesus" in simplified sheet music format โ€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œWhat A Friend We Have In Jesusโ€

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "What A Friend We Have In Jesus"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music โ€” same song, less visual density.
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 F 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords โ€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "What A Friend We Have In Jesus". Key of F, 80 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below โ€” like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.