What A Friend We Have In Jesus
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G C
What a friend we have in Jesus
G D7
All ours sins and grief's to bear
G C
What a privilege to carry
D7 G
Everything to God in prayer
D7 G
O what peace we often forfeit
C G D7
O what needless pain we bear
G C
All because we do not carry
D7 G
Everything to God in prayer
C
Have we trials and temptations
G D7
Is there trouble anywhere
G C
We should never be discouraged
D7 G
Take it to the Lord in prayer
D7 G
Can we find a friend so faithful
C G D7
Who will all our sorrows share
G C
Jesus knows our every weakness
D7 G
Take it to the Lord in prayer
C
Are we weak and heavy laden
G D7
Cumbered with a load of care
G C
Precious Savior still our refuge
D7 G
Take it to the Lord in prayer
D7 G
Do thy friends despise forsake thee
C G D7
Take it to the Lord in prayer
G C
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee
D7 G
Thou wilt find a solace there
G C
What a friend we have in Jesus
G D7
All ours sins and grief's to bear
G C
What a privilege to carry
D7 G
Everything to God in prayer
How to play What A Friend We Have In Jesus
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.