Tonight Ill Say A Prayer
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste:
5th traste
***Big thanks to martink12au for his input into creating this Tab.***
Tabbed by Robert Da Prato 27th June, 2023
Define:
A7 ^ X02023
EM7 021100
D#aug XX1003
D#sus2 X68666
Capo on the 5th Fret.
Various Keys
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[Intro]
C C/G C C/G
e|------------|------------|------------|------------|
B|------1-----|------1-----|------1-----|------1-----|
G|----0---0---|----0---0---|----0---0---|----0---0---| This song plays better if you
D|--2-------2-|--2-------2-|--2-------2-|--2-------2-| alternating the bass strings
A|3-----------|------------|3-----------|------------|
E|------------|3-----------|------------|3-----------|
pick the notes
of the chord.
[Verse 1]
C C/G B7 B7/F# G
Tonight I'll set the table, I'll take my chair
G/B A7 A7 ^
I'll act like nothing's happened, though you're not there
D/A F G/B A7
I'll smile when Johnny asks me, why you are so late?
D7 C C/G G7
I'll tell him daddy's busy, but I'll wonder and worry and wait
[Verse 2]
C C/G B7 B7/F#
Tonight I'll write some letters, they're overdue
Gm A7 A7 ^
I'll look at television, but I'll see you
Dm7 Fm7 CM7 A7
I'll think about this morning, of a silly, foolish fight,
D7 G7 C G#7
The way you said, I won't be home tonight
[Verse 3]
C# C7
Tonight I'll kiss your pillow, when I'm in bed
G#m G#m7 A#7
I'll blame myself completely, for what I said
D#m7 F#m C# A#7
My eyes will fill with teardrops, when I reach for you
D#7 D#sus2 G# G#7 G# G#7 B7
I'll feel so lost and lonely, 'cause I love you, I love you, I love you!
[Pre-Chorus]
EM7 D#aug D#7
Tonight I'll say a prayer for you, where ever you may be
Bm C#7
And hope that when I wake tomorrow, you'll be here with me
[Chorus]
F#m7 Am E C#7
How can I live without you? you're all I'm thinking of
F#7 B7 E A
Tonight I'll say a prayer for you my love!
EM7 D#aug
La da, da da, da da Dah, da-da dah-dah!
D C#7
La da, da da, da da Dah, da-da dah-dah!
[End Chorus]
F#m7 Am E C#7
How can I live without you? you're all I'm thinking of
F#7 B7 E A
Tonight I'll say a prayer for you my love!
EM7 D#aug
La da, da da, da da Dah, da-da dah-dah!
D C#7
La da, da da, da da Dah, da-da dah-dah!
[Outro]
F#m7 Am E C#7
How can I live without you? you're all I'm thinking of
F#7 B7 E A
Tonight I'll say a prayer for you my love!
EM7 D#aug
La da, da da, da da Dah, da-da dah-dah!
D C#7
La da, da da, da da Dah, da-da dah-dah!
(Fades away ..............................)
How to play Tonight Ill Say A 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 E. 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.