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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
What a Friend We Have in Jesus Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
What a Friend We Have in Jesus Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
What a Friend We Have in Jesus Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
What a Friend We Have in Jesus Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
What a Friend We Have in Jesus Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
What a Friend We Have in Jesus Chords – Harmonica
A traditional Christian hymn about taking everything to God in prayer. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a simple down-up strum and focus on changing chords cleanly.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Practice tip: Practice the G to C and G to D changes slowly, as they are the most common in this song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "What a Friend We Have in Jesus"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "What a Friend We Have in Jesus"?
It was written by Joseph Scriven, Charles Converse, and released in 1855.