Pray
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Tuning: Standard with
capo 2
(verse 1)
C G
I bow my head to pray, I don't know what to say
D Em
I'm not sure how to fix the things I'm dealing with
C G
I'm in a desperate place, I need to share the weight
D Em
But I just don't know how, to let it all pour out
C G
Though I'm silent, my heart is crying
D Em
Cause I was made to come to You
[Refrão] C
So I pray
D Em C
God I need You more than words can say
D Em
Right here in this moment
C
You know my heart, You know my need
D Em
You know every part of me
Am C
So even if it's just to speak Your name
C D
I'm gonna pray
(verse 2)
C G
I failed to find the time, but You've been calling out
D Em
I let the days go by as if I could live without
C G
But it's gotta be here and now, I won't be pulled away
D Em
Cause it's just You and I, so let the world around us fade
[Refrão] C D
As I pray
Em C
God I need You more than words can say
D Em
Right here in this moment
C
You know my heart, You know my need
D Em
You know every part of me
Am C
So even if it's just to speak Your name
(Lead)
C D
I'm gonna pray
C D
I'm gonna pray
(Bridge)
G
Father!
D/F#
I'm in a desperate place
Em
Father!
D
I know You can bear the weight
G
Father!
D/F#
Take me in Your arms
C/E D
As I speak Your Name
C D
I lift my hands and pray
C D
I lift my hands and pray
[Refrão] C
You know my heart, You know my need
D Em
You know every part of me
Am C
So even if it's just to speak Your name
C D
I'm gonna pray
C D
I'm gonna pray
(Outro)
C
You know my heart, You know my need
G D/F#
You know every part of me
C
More than words, You want my life
G D/F# C
Take it as an offering
How to play Pray
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.