Little Altar Boy
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Intro: Am E Am E
Am Em
Little altar boy, I wonder could you pray for me?
Am F G
Little altar boy, for I have gone astray
Am Em Am
What must I do to be holy like you?
Am E Am
Little altar boy, oh, let me hear you pray
Am Em
Little altar boy, I wonder, could you ask our Lord
Am F G
Ask him, alter boy, to take my sins away
Am Em Am
What must I do to be holy like you?
Am E Am
Little altar boy, please let me hear you pray
C F C
Lift up your voice and send a sing a prayer above
C F G
Help me rejoice and fill that prayer with love
Am Em Am
Now I know my life has been all wrong
Am E Am
Lift up your voice and help a sinner be strong
Am Em
Little altar boy, I wonder, could you pray for me?
Am F G
Could you tell our Lord, I'm gonna change my way today?
Am Em Am
What must I do to be holy like you?
Am E Am
Little altar boy, oh, let me hear you pray
How to play Little Altar Boy
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 Am. 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.