Five Friend Songs

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"Friends not only fill our lives with joy by surrounding us with their warm fellowship, but also help our feet from slipping during horrendous storms in life. Certain Bible verses on friendship remind us of how important and valuable good friends are! Moreover, with God as the center of our friendship, we know that no misunderstanding, envy or pride can break our friendship. When we give our God the central position in our lives and our relationships, He will honor and guard them for us!"

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Our grandson is almost 5 now and he is a very friendly lad. We were listening to this song the other day, Friend Song. It's great for character building in regards to being a good friend. No, I don't have the chords to this one but it sure is cute!


1. Friend Song

I’m your friend, you’re my friend
We’ll stick together until the end
We’re caring, we’re sharing
Respecting, connecting
I believe in you, you believe in me
Showing loyalty and honesty
We share our history, nothing’s a mystery
We both have the key to reach our dreams
I’m your friend, you’re my friend
This friendship lasts forever
There’s so much more to me than how I look, you see
Get, get to know me, look in my heart and see
And when you see me for the real me
I know that we could be friends forever
And I know, yes I know
I’m not alone, I’m not alone
We got each other, we got each other
I know that we could be friends forever
I’m your friend, you’re my friend
This friendship lasts forever
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2. Jason Mraz: Song for a Friend

Funny thing is that Jason Mraz lives in our hometown and is quite a popular guy with the young people. Listen to the MP3, here.

Intro: (also verse/interlude)
||: Bm(4) | A6(4) | Gmaj7(6) | Bm/E  Bm/F# :||


 Verse


 Chorus:
| Em9 | A7 | Bm(4) A6(4) | Gmaj7(6) |

| Em9 | A7 |


 ½x Interlude

 Verse

 Chorus

 Interlude


 Bridge:
| Em9 | A7 | Em9 | A7 |

| Em9 | A7 | Em9 | A7 |


 Interlude

 Verse

 Chorus

 4x Interlude

 5x Interlude (quiet part)

 4x Ending Verse, break down the last time, end on Bm(4)


We are magic, he said
But don't let it all go to your head
'Cause I bet if you had it all figured out
Then you'd never get out of bed
Well, no doubt
Of all the thing's that I've read what he wrote me
Is now sounding like the man I was hoping to be
I keep on keeping it real
'Cause it keeps getting easier, you'll see

He's the reason that I'm laughing
Even if there's no one else
He said you've got to love yourself

He said you shouldn't mumble when you speak
But keep your tongue up in your cheek
And if you stumble on to something better
Remember that it's humble that you seek
You got all the skill you need
Individuality
You got something
Call it gumption, call it anything you want

Because when you play the fool now
You're only fooling everyone else
You're learning to love yourself

There's no price to pay
When you give it what you take
That's why it's easy to thank you

Let's say take a break from our day
And get back to the old garage
Because life's too short anyway
But at least it's better than average
As long as you got me and I got you
You know we got a lot to go around
I'll be your friend, your other brother
Another love to come and comfort you

And I'll keep reminding
If it's the only thing I ever do
I will always love you

It's true, our love is true
It's you I love, it's you I love, it's you, it's you I love
It's true, our love is true, our love is true, it's you I love
It's you I love, it's you I love, it's you, it's you I love

Climb up over the top
Survey the state of the soul
You've got to find out for yourself
Whether or not you're truly trying
Why not give it a shot?
Shake it, take control
Inevitably wind up finding for yourself
All the strengths that you have inside still rising
(All the strengths that you have inside of you)

3. James Taylor: You've Got A Friend

This is one of my favorite all-time songs from a great musician. It is such a laid-back, easy going groove, with lyrics that melt your heart. I blogged about it awhile back and posted the chord chart, here. Here's yours truly playing another song by James Taylor, Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight on a small Yamaha keyboard I use for my students.

4. I'll Take Care of You: Dixie Chicks

B         C#m      B         E
Times are hard and rents are high
B          C#7         C#m  F#
What can a working girl do
    B        C#m        D#m  E   B         C#m/E  F#   B    F#
But struggle through another day I'll take care   of   you 
B          C#m      B          E
Nights are long and dreams are cold 
B          C#7             C#m  F#
If they're all you wake up to 
B              C#m        D#m     E  B         C#m  F#  B
But should you rise with crying eyes I'll take care of  you
            G#m
So let them talk about us
         B             Bb7     D#m    C#        B
Let them call us funny things people sometimes do 
Bb7    D#m              G#                      C#m             F# 
I don't care as long as you know I love you and and you know I  do
B       C#m       B             E  C#m
I'll be there but you might not see me
B          C#7         C#m       F#
It's never easy to get through
B            C#m       D#m    E       B         C#m   F#  B
But when the laughter dies  away then I'll take care of  you

SOLO

            G#m
So let them talk about us
         B             Bb7     D#m    C#        B
Let them call us funny things people sometimes do 
Bb7    D#m              G#                      C#m             F# 
I don't care as long as you know I love you and and you know I  do
B       C#m       B             E  C#m
I'll be there but you might not see me
B          C#7         C#m       F#
It's never easy to get through
B            C#m       D#m    E       B         C#m   F#  B
But when the laughter dies  away then I'll take care of  you
B         C#m  F#  B
I'll take care of  you 

This is an easy song to play by the Dixie Chicks, recorded in 1982 in the Key of C. Here are the chords I'm playing in the video.

C         F      C         F
Times are hard and rents are high
C          D7         G
What can a working girl do
    C        Dm7        D#m  Em7 F   C        G   C       F 
But struggle through another day I'll take care   of   you 
C          F        C/E          F
Nights are long and dreams are cold 
C          D7              G
If they're all you wake up to 
C              Dm7        Em7     F  C         G        C
But should you rise with crying eyes I'll take care of  you
            Am
So let them talk about us
         C             B7  B7/D#  Em  Em/D    C
Let them call us funny things people sometimes do 
B    Em              G/A             A         Dm             Gsus G
I don't care as long as you know I love you and and you know I  do
C       F/C           C             F/A  
I'll be there but you might not see me
C          D7         G
It's never easy to get through
C            Dm7       Em7    F       C         G        C F
But when the laughter dies  away then I'll take care of  you

SOLO 

C/E

F

C

D7

G

C

Dm7

Em7

F

C

G

C

 Am
So let them talk about us
         C             B7 B7/D#    Em    Em/D    C
Let them call us funny things people sometimes do 
B    Em              G/A            A          Dm             Gsus G 
I don't care as long as you know I love you and and you know I  do
C       F/C       C             F/A
I'll be there but you might not see me
C          D7         G
It's never easy to get through
C            Dm7       Em7    F       C         G        C Am
But when the laughter dies  away then I'll take care of  you
Em7        F       C
I'll take care of  you 

Dm7

Em7

F

C 

5. Friend of God: Israel Houghton

Another great worship song by Israel! If you're looking for the chords, I did a former post on some of his songs and you can find the chords to this one at Friend-of-God

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 Do you have a favorite song about friendship?
We've only scratched the surface on the subject.
There's so many hymns, like "What a Friend We Have in Jesus."

Blessings,






"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." B.B.King

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Ten Israel Houghton Songs

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 13: Musician Israel Houghton, winner of the Best Gospel Performance award for 'You Hold My World' poses in the press room at The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)

I have always enjoyed the sounds from Israel Houghton singer. Why just read through some Israel Houghton lyrics and you get a feel for his worship songs. I know you can purchase some of Israel Houghton's accompaniment cd's for the church vocalists and musicians. Have you been to an Israel Houghton concert or have some of his albums?

 Just in case you missed it, here a few of my favorite Israel Houghton songs
with chord charts from previous posts:

1. Again I Say Rejoice

2. All Around

3. Alpha and Omega

4. Friend of God

5. No Limits

6. Say So

I'd like to share a few more Israel Houghton songs with you.

Better Than Life

Key: C
Verse 1:
C5
Your love is everlasting; it's an everlasting love
C5
Your mercy is as new as every rising of the sun
         Bb2
And Your loving kindness,
F/A                            C5  F5  C5  Bb2
loving kindness is better than life
     C5
Your grace is all-sufficient; it's an all-sufficient grace
C5
Your power and Your glory are forever on display
         Bb2
And Your loving kindness,
F/A                            C5  F5  C5  Bb2
loving kindness is better than life


Chorus:
  G  F      C          G   F        C
Oh     it's better, Oh, better than life
  G   F    Am      D7
Oh so much better, Jesus,
            F       Bb2             C5
Your loving kindness is better than life


Verse 2:
Fairest of ten thousand, of ten thousand you are fair
And nothing in this world could ever measure or compare
To Your loving kindness,
Your loving kindness is better than life
All Your ways are just, oh Lord, You're just in all Your ways
And I will lift my hands, oh Lord, in gratitude and praise
For Your loving kindness,
Your loving kindness is better than life


Bridge:
C    Dm            C/E     Am         Dm
Jesus, Your loving kindness is better than itself
             F      G
Better than life itself

Artist: Israel Houghton
Copyright Credits: ©2001 Integrity's Praise! Music Lakewood Ministries Music (Admin. by Integrity Music, Inc.) Champions For Christ Music Publishing (Admin. by Integrated Copyright Group) All rights reserved. International copyright secured.

Breathe Into Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJJEWF49y2k 

Intro:
Am11  Dm11         G/A
Only You take my breath away
Am11  Dm11         G/A
Only You take my breath away
Am7   Dm11         Em7   Am7
Only You take my breath away
              Dm      C/E      D/F#
Then You breathe new life into me

Verse:
  A    Em11         Bm11
Only You take my breath away
       Em11                  Bm11
Nobody else but You take my breath away
       Em11                  F#m7   Bm7
Only You, Jesus, take my breath away
          Em        D/F#   E/G#  C
Then You breathe new life into me

Chorus:
       Gmaj7      Bm11
So breathe into me
        Gmaj7      Bm11  C#m9
Just breathe into me
        Gmaj7       Gmaj9/A
Just breathe into me
         Em11
Once again

Tag:
       Gmaj7      Bm11
So breathe into me
        Gmaj7      Bm11  C#m9
Just breathe into me
        Gmaj7       Gmaj9/A
Just breathe into me
G/A  A    D    Em7   D/F# E2/G#
Once again  (en) (en)

Artist: Israel Houghton
Copyright Credits: Album: Live From Another Level  Written By: Israel Houghton Copyright: © 2004 Integrity's Praise! Music

Cover The Earth 

Intro:
Bm7(4)  D2/F#  Bm7(4)  D2/F#  Em7(4)  C
N.C.  C  G/B  D   N.C.  (4x)


Verse 1:
D        C/D           G/D
Let me be an instrument
        C9            D
To exalt and to extend
           C/D      G/D
Jesus' name globally
       C9               Em7
As the waters cover the sea
          D/F#         G2
Open the heavens O Lord
Am7
Pour out Your Spirit


Chorus 1:
D
Cover the earth with Your glory
Gmaj9
Cover the earth with Your glory
D/F#                          G2/B Bm/A A G/A
Cover the earth with the sound of  heaven
D
Cover the earth with Your glory (back to verse)
Am7
Cover the earth with Your glory
D/F#                          G2/B D/C  C Asus
Cover the earth with the sound of  heaven
               N.C.  C  G/B  D  N.C.  C  G/B
Cover the earth


Verse 2:
Let me speak what You say
Let the sound prepare the way
Kingdom come globally
As the waters cover the sea
Open the heavens O Lord
Pour out Your Spirit


Chorus 2:
D
Cover the earth with Your glory
Gmaj9
Cover the earth with Your glory
D/F#                          G2/B Bm/A A G/A
Cover the earth with the sound of  heaven
D
All of the earth is Yours
Am7
All of the nations adore You
D/F#                          G2/B D/C C  Asus
Cover the earth with the sound of  heaven
               N.C. C  G/B  D  N.C.
Cover the earth


Bridge:
N.C.                  C  G/B  D
Open up the heavenlies
Em7 Fdim7 D/F#                 C  G/B  D
Let   a   new sound be released
                           C  G/B  D
As the waters cover the sea
               C  G/B  D
Cover the earth

Artist: Israel Houghton
Copyright Credits: Written By: Israel Houghton, Meleasa Houghton, and Cindy Cruse-Ractcliff ©2003 Champions For Christ Music Publishing (Admin. by Integrated Copyright Group) Integrity's Praise! Music Lakewood Ministries Music (Admin. by Integrity Music, Inc.)

Everything
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHmNXvUhZtI 

E                    E/G# AM7          B7sus         B
Everything, everything, Lord, YOu are everything to me;
E          E/G#         AM7                 A/B   B  E
Everything, everything, Lord, You are everything to me.
       B              A/C# B/D# E    F#m7               B
My treasure, my pri - or-   i-  ty, Who can compare to You;
E/G#  A   E B                A/C# B/D# E
Great is the measure of Your roy   al  ty, 
     F#m7              Am               E  EM7  E EM7
Oh Morning Star, You truly are everything.

(C)2001 Champions For Christ Publishing

Artist: Israel Houghton

Copyright Credits: W&M Israel Houghton

There's so many more great songs from this gospel artist that I will be posting soon. Do you have a favorite? Check out these iTunes, if you want.

Call On Him (feat. J Moss & Israel Houghton)

Overflow (feat. Israel Houghton & Pastor Reginald T. Steele)


Nothing Is Impossible (feat. Israel Houghton)

Blessings,







"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." B.B.King

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