American Prayer
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Intro
E Esus4 E (x2)
C#m Amaj7/C# C#m (x2)
Verse
E
It's whispered from a tractor on a flat Midwestern plain
C#m
The fields are dry and dusty, there is no sign of rain
A
It floats out a kitchen window, somewhere in the south
B
If the river gets much higher, they'll float away no doubt
F#m E/G# A E
You can almost feel it in the air, an American prayer
[Refrão] A C#m
They're gonna be alright, they're gonna carry on
E B
Help from above will come back strong
A C#m
Got faith in us, got faith in Him
B E E Esus4 E E Esus4 E
The clouds will part and the sun will shine again, amen
Verse
E
It echoes through the factories up in Michigan
C#m
It bounces off the levees, and rides out on the wind
A
Clear out to California, and back on up to Maine
B
Don't matter if you're rich or poor, a sinner or a saint
F#m E/G# A E
Every night, everybody, everywhere, is praying their American prayer
[Refrão] A C#m
They're gonna be alright, they're gonna carry on
E B
Help from above will come back strong
A C#m
Got faith in us, got faith in Him
B E
The clouds will part and the sun will shine again, amen
Instrumental
E C#m A B
[Refrão] A C#m
They're gonna be alright, they're gonna carry on
E B
Help from above will come back strong
A C#m
Got faith in us, got faith in Him
B E E Esus4 E E Esus4 E
Yeah the clouds will part and the sun will shine again, amen
E Esus4 E
Amen
How to play American Prayer
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.