Chorus: Jesus is a friend of mine, (echo) Jesus is my friend, Jesus is a friend of mine, (echo) I have a friend in Jesus, Jesus is a friend of mine (echo) Jesus is my friend, Jesus is a friend of mine He taught me how to live my life as it should be He taught me how to turn my cheek when people laugh at me I've had friends before and I can tell you that He's one who will never leave you flat (Chorus) He taught me how to pray and how to save my soul He taught me how to praise my God and still play rock and roll The music may sound different but the message is the same It's just an instrument to praise His name (Chorus) Jesus is a friend of mine, Jesus is a friend of mine Once I tried to run; I tried to run and hide But Jesus came and found me and He touched me down inside He is like a mounty; He always gets His man And He'll zap you any way He can ... ZAP! (Chorus) He loves me when I'm right; He loves me when I'm wrong He loves me when I waste my time by writing silly songs He loves me when I'm quiet and I have nothing to say He'll love me when I'm perfect if I ever get that way (Chorus)