What A Friend We Have In Jesus chords by Merle Haggard (Official Version)

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Eb
Eb13
Ab
Abm7
Eb/Bb
Bb13
Eb7
Bb
Bb7
F

Intro 1

Verse 1

What a friend we have in Jesus

All our sins and grieves to bear

What a privilege to carry

Everything to God in prayer

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Chorus 1

Oh what peace we often forfeit

Of what needless pain we bear

All because we do not carry

Everything to God in prayer

Verse 2

Have we trials and temptation

Is there trouble anywhere

We should be never be discouraged

Take it to the Lord in prayer

Chorus 2

Oh what peace we often forfeit

Of what needless pain we bear

All because we do not carry

Everything to God in prayer

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GuitarPianoUkulele

Eb
Eb13
Ab
Abm7
Eb/Bb
Bb13
Eb7
Bb
Bb7
F

Tuning: E A D G B EDifficulty: AdvancedKey: Eb majorBPM: 116

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Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

Eb: x-6-8-8-8-x
Eb13: x-6-5-6-6-8
Ab: 4-6-6-5-4-4
Abm7: 4-6-4-4-4-4
Eb/Bb: 6-x-8-8-8-x
Bb13: 6-x-6-7-8-x
Eb7: x-x-1-3-2-3
Bb: x-1-3-3-3-x
Bb7: x-1-3-1-3-x
F: x-3-3-2-1-x

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This is the definitive original version of What A Friend We Have In Jesus by Merle Haggard, transcribed exactly as it was recorded in the studio. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart preserves the precise chord voicings and progressions in the original key of Eb major. It is designed for experienced players looking to reproduce the full sonic intent and artistic expression of Merle Haggard.