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Chose To Be My Friend

By Jason Crabb + Rascal Flatts

2,198 views Jul 3, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Jason Crabb featuring Rascal Flatts sings 'Chose to Be My Friend,' a song about Jesus' sacrificial love and friendship. The lyrics reflect on how Christ stood by the singer through trials, believed in them when others doubted, and ultimately gave His life on the cross. The chorus emphasizes Jesus' choice to endure crucifixion rather than abandon humanity to sin. The song draws a parallel between human friendship and divine love, highlighting Christ's unwavering presence and the depth of His sacrifice. It is a heartfelt expression of gratitude for a Savior who chose to be a friend.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

You were there for me, through it all, 
when everyone around said I would fall
You were my friend, you believed in me. 
Through the good times and the bad, 
At times I felt that you were all I had. 
You were my friend and you believed in me

CHORUS
You went the extra mile, to prove your love was true. 
You held out your hands, as they drove the nails in you. 
When you could have walked away and turned your back to all my sins. 
For me you gave your life, you chose to be my friend

Often, like a child, so full of fear you stood by my side and held me near. 
You were my friend, you believed in me. 
When my faith grew weak, and strength seemed gone. 
You took me by the hand, and led me on. You were friend you believed in me

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