For Prayer
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: AmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
As recorded by Wye Oak
(2009 release)
[Verse 1]
Am Em
All this dirt is my disease
F C
Please, please
Am Em F Am
Wanted hands but I got knees
Am Em
You drop by to help me out
F C
Out, out
Am Em F Am
Baby, what's all this about?
[Verse 2]
Am Em F C
Your thoughts are better than your words
Am Em F Am
I wanted bees but I got bird
Em F C
There's no room and there's not time
Am Em F
So you scratch yours and I'll scratch mine
[Interlude]
Am C Am Em F
C Am Em F Am
[Verse 3]
Am Em F C
It’s into winter, but it’s hot
Am Em F Am
I guess I do believe in God
Em F C
But I'll forgive and make it right
Am Em F Am
If it freezes up tonight
[Verse 4]
Am Em F C
So cross your fingers say a prayer
Am Em F Am
You don't believe but I don't care
Em F C
You either win it or you don't
Am Em F
It happens now, unless it won't
[Guitar Solo]
Am C Am Em Am Em
F C Am Em F Am Em
F C Am Em F Am
[Outro]
Am Em F C
So cross your fingers say a prayer
Am Em F Am
You don't believe but I don't care
Em F C
You either win it or you don't
Am Em F Am
It happens now, unless it won't
How to play For Prayer
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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.