How to Play “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” on Piano
“What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear. What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer.”
The traditional hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” has been a classic bringing peace and comfort to people of all ages. As you play this song on the piano for church or personal worship, let your heart rise to Jesus in worship, adoration, and love.
Before you begin, be sure to download your free Worship Piano Toolkit to guide you as you play this song!
Chord chart
Here are the chords for "What a Friend We Have in Jesus”:
As you can see from the chord chart above, this song uses 3 chords: C, F, and G. The diagrams below show how to play each of these chords:
Play each chord with the right hand, and play a single note with the left hand. (For example, when the right hand plays a C chord, the left hand should play a single note C. When the right hand plays an F chord, the left hand plays an F note, etc.)
Video tutorial
For more detailed instructions on how to play this song, watch the video tutorial below. To play the other verses of this hymn, simply play the same chords and sing the words of those verses.
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