What A Friend
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Intro: D A A4 A
D
I've never heard You say
What have you done for me lately?
A A4 A
What have you done to earn my grace?
D
I've never heard You speak
Anything but Your love for me
A A4 A
Anything but identity
D
What a friend I've found in You, Jesus
A A4 A
What a friend I've found in You
Bm A/C# D
When no one else could keep their promise
A A4 A
I can always count on You
D
You've only made me feel
That I was welcome in Your house
A
That I was honored and adored
Bm
You've seen me at my worst
A/C# D
But You've never held it against me
A A4 A
You're running to me when I return
D
What a friend I've found in You, Jesus
A A4 A
What a friend I've found in You
Bm A/C# D
When no one else could keep their promise
A A4 A
I can always count on You
Bm
You've been my savior
D
You've been my shield
A E/G#
You've been my defender on the battlefield
Bm D
You've been my father, You've been my rock
A
You've been my portion
E/G#
And You're more than enough
Bm
You've been my shelter
D
You've been my strength
A E/G#
You've been my provider again and again
Bm
You've been my redeemer
D
And I can't comprehend
F#m
How the God of creation
E/G#
Would call me His friend
Bm A/C# D
What a friend I've found in You, Jesus
A A4 A
What a friend I've found in You
Bm A/C# D
When no one else could keep their promise
A A4 A
I can always count on You
Bm
You've been my savior
D
You've been my shield
A E/G#
You've been my defender on the battlefield
Bm D
You've been my father, You've been my rock
A
You've been my portion
E/G#
And You're more than enough
Bm
You've been my shelter
D
You've been my strength
A E/G#
You've been my provider again and again
Bm
You've been my redeemer
D
And I can't comprehend
F#m
How the God of creation
E/G#
Would call me His friend
D
What a friend I've found in You, Jesus
A A4 A
What a friend I've found in You
Bm A/C# D
When no one else could keep their promise
A A4 A
I can always count on You
How to play What A Friend
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.