Pray It Anyway
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[Verso 1]
F#m E D
I've said amen a thousand times
E F#m
But still left wondering why
E D
My faith feels like a losing fight
E F#m
And I'd be lying
E D
If I said I didn't feel foolish
E F#m
Asking what are You doing
E D
Cause this mountain still needs moving
[Refrão]
A
But I'm still crying out to Heaven
F#m E
Can You hear me
F#m
I'm still knocking at that door
D
Till my knuckles bleed
A F#m
I'm still holding on, my hopes not gone
E
I know You can make a way
F#m
Your will be done
Am D
Is the hardest thing to pray
A F#m E
But I pray it anyway
F#m Am D E F#m
I pray it anyway
[Verso 2]
E D
We've prayed so hard for two pink lines
E F#m
The scans to come back clear
E D
We thought this time might be the time
E F#m
But I'm still waiting
E D
Won't give up because You're faithful
E F#m
Wont stop now because You're able
E
You're able
D
To turn it all around
[Refrão]
A
But I'm still crying out to Heaven
F#m E
Can You hear me
F#m
I'm still knocking at that door
Am D
Till my knuckles bleed
A F#m
I'm still holding on, my hopes not gone
E
I know You can make a way
F#m
Your will be done
Am D
Is the hardest thing to pray
E A F#m E
But I pray it anyway
F#m Am D E
I pray it anyway
[Ponte]
F#m E
When they say that it can't be done I'll
D
Pray it anyway
E
Pray it anyway
F#m E
In the middle of a broken heart I'll
D
Pray it anyway
E
Pray it anyway
F#m
When I feel it
E
When I don't I'll
D
Pray it anyway
E
Pray it anyway
F#m E
When it looks like all is lost
D
Pray it anyway
[Refrão]
A
But I'm still crying out to Heaven
F#m E
Can You hear me
F#m
I'm still knocking at that door
D
Till my knuckles bleed
A F#m
I'm still holding on, my hopes not gone
E
I know You can make a way
F#m
Your will be done
Am D
Is the hardest thing to pray
Outro
E F#m
When I'm on my knees
D
And it feels like nothing's changed
E A F#m E
I pray it anyway, oh
F#m D
I pray it anyway, oh
E A
I pray it anyway
How to play Pray It Anyway
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. 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.