🎵 WHAT A FRIEND (R&B–GOSPEL BLUES EXPANSION)Soul • R&B Gospel Blues • Male Lead Original Composition — Inspired by the hymn’s themes
Written by: Quasi Afram
🎸 INTRO — (Slow Blues Guitar + Soft Organ)Electric guitar bendsWarm Rhodes chordsLight snare brushesLead (spoken):
Sometimes the weight gets heavy…
But I remember — I’ve got a Friend.
🌙 VERSE 1 — (Soulful, Reflective)What a Friend I’ve found in Jesus,
He carries every burden that I bring.
When my heart is full of sorrow,
He becomes the song I cannot sing.
Every fear I try to hide from,
He already knows it all…
And when the night feels overwhelming,
He’s the One I always call.
🌅 PRE‑CHORUS — (Blues Lift)Oh the peace I keep on losing,
When I try to stand alone…
But the moment I surrender,
He reminds me I’m His own.
🎶 CHORUS — (Full R&B Gospel Harmony)What a Friend — what a faithful Friend
He holds me close from beginning to the end
Every weight, every tear, every prayer
He’s right there — He’s right thereLead Adlibs:
My Jesus…
My Helper…
My Friend…
🌧️ VERSE 2 — (Stronger, Bluesy Testimony)When temptations rise around me,
And the pressure pulls me down…
He steps into my weakness,
Turns my trembling into sound.
There is no friend more faithful,
No heart more true than His…
He shares in all my sorrows,
And restores what darkness steals.
🔥 BRIDGE — CALL & RESPONSE (Gospel Blues Cry)Lead:
When I’m weary…
Choir:
Take it to the Lord…Lead:
When I’m broken…
Choir:
Take it to the Lord…Lead:
When I’m hurting…
Choir:
Take it to the Lord…Lead:
When I’m silent…
Choir:
He still hears your voice…Lead Adlibs:
He knows…
He cares…
He lifts…
He saves…
🌌 VAMP — (Soulful, Repetitive, Deep Blues)Lead:
What a Friend…
Choir:
A faithful Friend…Lead:
What a Friend…
Choir:
Right to the end…Lead:
What a Friend…
Choir:
My Jesus, my Friend…Lead Adlibs:
He walks with me…
He talks with me…
He covers me…
He carries me…
🌠 OUTRO — (Soft, Warm, Emotional)What a Friend I’ve found in Jesus…
Closer than the air I breathe.
Every burden, every whisper…
He says, “Child, bring it to Me.
QuasiAfram
