Pray
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[(intro ]2x) G#m F# E
G#m F# E
I just can't sleep tonight
G#m F# E
Knowing that things ain't right
G#m F#
It's in the papers, it's on the tv,
E B
It's everywhere that I go
G#m
Children are crying
F#
Soldiers are dying
E B
Some people don't have a home
E
But I know there's sunshine behind that rain
D#
I know there's good times behind that pain, hey
A E
Can you tell me how I can make a change
G#m F# E B
I close my eyes and I can see a better day
G#m F# E B
I close my eyes and pray
G#m F# E B
I close my eyes and I can see a better day
G#m F# E
I close my eyes and pray
G#m F# E
I lose my appetite
G#m F# E B
Knowing kids starve tonight
G#m
Am I A sinner?
F#
Cause of my dinner
E B
Still there on my plate
G#m F# E B
Ooh I got a vision to make a difference and I'm starting today
E
But I know there's sunshine behind that rain
D#
I know there's good times behind that pain, hey
A E
Can you tell me how I can make a change
G#m F# E B
I close my eyes and I can see a better day
G#m F# E B
I close my eyes and pray
G#m F# E B
I close my eyes and I can see a better day
G#m F#
I close my eyes and
F# B
I'll pray for the broken hearted
F# B
I’ll pray for the life's not starting
D# E
I1ll pray for all amongst not breathing
F# D#m C#
I1ll pray for all the souls that need a pray
C#
Can you give 'em one today?
G#m F# E
I just can't sleep tonight
A E
'Cause someone told me I need to make a change
G#m F# E B
I close my eyes and I can see a better day
G#m F# E B
I close my eyes and pray
G#m F# E B
I close my eyes and I can see a better day
E B G#m F# E
I close my eyes and pray
G#m F# E
I close my eyes and pray
G#m F# E
I close my eyes and pray
G#m F# E
I close my eyes and pray
How to play Pray
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 G#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.