He'll Be A Friend Song Lyrics and Chords by Johnny Cash
He'll Be A Friend
Written and Recorded by Johnny Cash
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Well God told Noah to build an ark He
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said it's gonna rain gonna be
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dark
Call in the animals two by two and
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don't let a sinful man go
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So the flood came just like He said and
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every evil thing on earth was
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dead
But Noah's faith was like a rock
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God laid his ark on a mountain
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He'll be a friend and guide you
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He'll walk along with
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You'll feel it there inside you
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He'll help you make it
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When
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things looked dark Noah saw the light
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faith had told him right was might
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If you need a friend He'll guide you
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He'll be a friend to
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Well you've heard of Samson the strong man
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the mightiest man in
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all the land
There was one purpose for his might
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he had to deliver the
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By the Philistines he was overcome
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they tied him up to carry him
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home
But Samson prayed and his bounds were gone
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killed a thousand with an old jaw
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He'll walk along with
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You'll feel it there inside you
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He'll help you make it
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God
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showed Samson what to do and it's the
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same God that stands by you
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If you need a friend He'll guide you
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He'll be a friend to
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you
FAQ
Who sang the the song He'll Be A Friend?
- The song He'll Be A Friend was sang by Johnny Cash.
Who is Johnny Cash?
- John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash February 26, 1932 - September 12, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Much of Cash's music contained themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially in the later stages of his career. He was known for his deep, calm bass-baritone voice, the distinctive sound of his Tennessee Three backing band characterized by train-like chugging guitar rhythms, a rebelliousness coupled with an increasingly somber and humble demeanor, free prison concerts, and a trademark all-black stage wardrobe which earned him the nickname "The Man in Black".Born to poor cotton farmers in Kingsland, Arkansas, Cash rose to fame in the burgeoning rockabilly scene in Memphis, Tennessee, after four years in the Air Force. He traditionally began his concerts by simply introducing himself, "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash", followed by "Folsom Prison Blues", one of his signature songs. Alongside "Folsom Prison Blues", his other signature songs include "I Walk the Line", "Ring of Fire", "Get Rhythm", and "Man in Black". He also recorded humorous numbers like "One Piece at a Time" and "A Boy Named Sue", a duet with his future wife June called "Jackson" (followed by many further duets after their wedding), and railroad songs such as "Hey, Porter", "Orange Blossom Special", and "Rock Island Line". During the last stage of his career, he covered songs by contemporary rock artists of the time his most notable covers were "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails, "Rusty Cage" by Soundgarden and, "Personal Jesus" by Depeche Mode.
Cash is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 90 million records worldwide. His genre-spanning music embraced country, rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, folk, and gospel sounds. This crossover appeal earned him the rare honor of being inducted into the Country Music, Rock and Roll, and Gospel Music Halls of Fame.
