Big Prayers
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Afinação: Eb Ab Db Gb Bb EbTecla: DbCapotraste: Sem capotraste
As recorded by Drew Baldridge
(2023 release)
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[Intro]
D G
[Verse 1]
D
He came home from work
G
He could see that she'd been crying
D
It's been three years worth
G
Of praying, testing, and trying
D G
And all the doctors said there's no way, no chance
G
Not even maybe
Bm A G
But tonight they're dancing in the kitchen, talking 'bout names for the baby
[Chorus]
D
'Cause when the real stuff gets real tough
G
Go on and send 'em up down on your knees
D
When there's no light anywhere in sight
G
Just close your eyes and you can see
Bm A
That you got a friend and he's listening
G
With miracles left to spare
Bm A G
When ya got big problems all it takes is a little faith
D G
And big prayers
[Verse 2]
D
He just turned thirty-five
G
With a wife and two little kids
D
And they were building a life
G
Then it was please, God, no, not this
D
They said his days were numbered, maybe spring or summer
G
But at best it wouldn't be long
Bm A
Then after three months of praying, left the doctors saying
G
Don't know where it went but it's gone
[Chorus]
D
'Cause when the real stuff gets real tough
G
Go on and send 'em up down on your knees
D
When there's no light anywhere in sight
G
Just close your eyes and you can see
Bm A
That you got a friend and he's listening
G
With miracles left to spare
Bm A G
When ya got big problems all it takes is a little faith
D A G
And big prayers, big prayers
D
And big prayers
[Guitar Solo]
D A G
[Bridge]
D G
So whatever is, whatever you want, whatever you need
D A
You just gotta ask for the storm to pass
G
And you gotta believe, man, you gotta believe
[Chorus]
D
'Cause when the real stuff gets real tough
G
Go on and send 'em up down on your knees
D
When there's no light anywhere in sight
G
Just close your eyes and you can see
Bm A
That you got a friend and he's listening
G
With miracles left to spare
Bm A G
When ya got big problems all it takes is a little faith
D A G
And big prayers, big prayers
[Outro]
D
Yes, send 'em on up
A G
To the Big Man upstairs
D
Yeah, those big prayers
How to play Big Prayers
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The first identified chord is Eb. 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.