Pray
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Em
I'm young and I'm foolish, I've made bad decisions
G
I block out the news, turn my back on religion
Am
Don't have no degree, I'm somewhat naive
C
I've made it this far on my own
Em
But lately, that shit ain't been getting me higher
G
I lift up my head and the world is on fire
Am
There's dread in my heart and fear in my bones
C
And I just don't know what to say
Em G
Maybe I'll pray, pray
Am
Maybe I'll pray
C Em G Am C
I've never believed, and you know, but I'm gonna pray
Em
You won't find me in church (No) reading the bible (No)
G
I am still here and I'm still your disciple
Am
I'm down on my knees, I'm begging you please
C
I'm broken, alone, and afraid
Em
I'm not a saint, I'm more of a sinner
G
I don't wanna lose, but I fear for the winners
Am
When I try to explain, the words run away
C
That's why I am stood here today
Em G
And I'm gonna pray, pray
Am C
Maybe I'll pray, pray for a glimmer of hope
Em G
Maybe I'll pray, pray
Am
Maybe I'll pray
C
I've never believed, and you know that I'm gonna
Em
Won't you call me?
Can we have a one-to-one, please?
G
Let's talk about freedom
Am
Everyone prays in the end
C
Everyone prays in the end
Em
Won't you call me?
Can we have a one-to-one, please?
G
Let's talk about freedom
Am
Everyone prays in the end
C
Everyone prays in the end
Em G
Oh, and I'm gonna pray, I'm gonna pray
Am C
I'm gonna pray, pray for a glimmer of hope
Em G
Maybe I'll pray, pray
Am
Maybe I'll pray
C Em
I've never believed, and you know, but I'm gonna pray
How to play Pray
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.