My Prayer - Ruth Brown

My Prayer

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[Intro]dução: Verse
 
Cm F Bb G7 Dm7 Cm
When the twilight is gone, and no songbirds are singing
F Bb G7 Dm7 Cm
When the twilight is gone, you come into my heart
Dm7 Fm Fdim G7/16 G7 C
And here in my heart you will stay while I pray
Melody
C D7
My prayer is to linger with you
Fm7 C G
At the end of the day in a dream that's divine
C D7
My prayer is a rapture in bloom
Fm G C Fm C
With the world far away, and your lips close to mine
Bridge
G# C
Tonight while our hearts are aglow
C#7 G Fdim G
Oh, tell me the words that I'm longing to know
(N.C.) C D7
My prayer and the answer you give
Fm C
May they still be the same for as long as we live
F G7
That you'll always be there
F G7 C Fm C Fm C
At the end of my prayer

How to play My Prayer

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Cm. 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.

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