My Forever Friend

This is a country-and-western style folk song about Jesus. 

It was written by British teacher, country / folk musician and singer-songwriter, Charles Alexander (Charlie) Landsborough (b 1941). 

The song's message about Jesus' eternal nature makes it popular for funerals.  The song won several Country Radio Awards in the UK and Scotland in 1996, and has been recorded by a wide range of artists, including Daniel O'Donnell and Nathan Carter, and a reggae version by Carlene Davis.

The musical genre, along with the words not explicitly naming Jesus, make some people conclude that the song is not suitable for church.   However the intention of the words, and their clear teaching about Jesus' nature, mean that the reference to him is unmistakable:  Arguably, their accessibility means  they are a more effective tool for teaching about Jesus' love than many traditional hymns.

The song is set to an unnamed tune, also by Landsborough. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of C, the first few notes are E G c G FED C F GG_

Downloads

This section may contain affiliate links: I earn from qualifying purchases on these. Free downloads are provided where possible (eg for public domain items).

Downloadable sheet music, with lyrics, scored for: Piano / Vocal / Guitar

Examples

Live TV performance by Landsborough and backing band

Professional recording by Landsborough

Pop version

Lyrics

The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:

1 Everybody needs a little help sometime, No one stands alone.
.... Let me tell you of mine.

(Chorus)
He's my forever friend,
My leave me never friend,
From darkest night, to rainbow's end,
He's my forever friend.

2 Even when I turn away He cares for me, His love no one can shake,
... But He is always mine.

3 If you still don't know the one I'm talking off, I think it's time you knew,
... And He'll be your friend too.

See also

• Funeral hymns
• Hymns about Jesus

KEEP IN CASE ORIGINAL IS REMOVED, BUT DO NOT DISPLAY Everybody needs a little help sometime, No one stands alone, Makes no difference if you're just a child like me, Or a King upon a throne. For there are no exceptions, We all stand in the Light, Everybody needs a friend, Let me tell you of mine. Chorus: He's my forever friend, My leave me never friend, From darkest night, to rainbow's end, He's my forever friend. 2 Even when I turn away He cares for me, His love no one can shake, Even as I walk away He's by my side, With every breath I take, And sometimes I forget Him, My halo fails to shine, Sometimes I'm not His friend, But He is always mine. 3 If you still don't know the one I'm talking off, I think it's time you knew, Long ago And far away upon a Cross, My friend died for you. So if you'd like to meet Him, And don't know what to do, Ask my friend into your heart,And He'll be your friend too.