The Prayer
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[Intro ]
(C,F,A) Dm/Bb (G,Bb,A) C/F F C/D (D,E,F)
Db/Ab Ab Bbm (C,Db,Eb) Fsus4 F
verse 1
Dm/Bb C F F/A
I pray you'll be our eyes, And watch us where we go
Dm/Bb C Eb/F F
And help us to be wise, In times when we don't know
Gm C Bb Asus4 A Dm
Let this be our prayer, When we lose our way
Dm/Bb Dm C/A
Lead us to a place, Guide us with your grace
Bb F/C C Fsus4 F
To a place where we'll be safe
verse 2
Dm/Bb C F F/A
I pray we'll find your light, And hold it in our hearts
Dm/Bb C Eb/F F
When stars go out each night, Remind us where you are
Gm C Bb Asus4 A Dm
Let this be our prayer, When shadows fill our day
Dm/Bb Dm C/A
Lead us to a place, Guide us with your grace
Bb F/C C Fsus4 F
Give us faith so we'll be safe
Bridge
C/Bb Bb Bb/F F
A world where pain and sorrow will be ended
C/Bb Bb Gm/F F
And every heart that's broken will be mended
F/Bb C/Bb Bb Gm/F F
And we'll remember we are all God's children
C/D Db/Ab Ab Bbm Fsus4 F
Reaching out to touch you, Reaching to the sky
Key Change to Bb
Gm/Eb F Bb Bb/D
We ask that life be kind, And watch us from above
Gm/Eb F Ab/Bb Bb
We hope each soul will find, Another soul to love
Cm F Eb Dsus4 D
Let this be our prayer, Just like every child
Gm/Eb Bb/D
Needs to find a place,Guide us with your grace
Eb Bb/F F Bb Bb F/A
Give us faith so we'll be safe
Gm F Gm/Eb Gm Gm/Eb F/D
Needs to find a place,Guide us with your grace
Eb Bb/F F Gb Ab Bb
Give us faith so we'll be safe
How to play The Prayer
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 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.