Intro: D G D A Verse 1: D G D A What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear! D G D A D What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! A D G D A O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, D G D A D All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer! Verse 2: D G D A Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? D G D A D We should never be discouraged, take it to the Lord in prayer. A D G D A Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share? D G D A D Jesus know our every weakness, take it to the Lord in prayer. Verse 3: D G D A Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care? D G D A D Precious Savior, still our refuge, take it to the Lord in prayer. A D G D A Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer. D G D A D In His arms He'll take and shield thee, thou wilt find a solace there. This arrangement is its contributor’s own interpretation, shared for private study, education and non-commercial use. The underlying song, lyrics and music remain the property of their copyright owners. To request removal, see Legal & Copyright.
What a Friend we Have in Jesus chords by Alan Jackson
Suggested strumeverywhere 4/4
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d
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d
&
u
3
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&
u
4
d
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Prefer something simpler: whole-bar ballad d – – –
How to play What a Friend we Have in Jesus on ukulele
A solid first pick for What a Friend we Have in Jesus on ukulele is the everywhere 4/4: d – d u – u d –. You are playing it in D major. The chords stay at the novice level, nothing tricky in there. Play it slow and let each chord support the melody underneath.
3 ukulele chords used in "What a Friend we Have in Jesus" by Alan Jackson: A, D and G
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