What if his people prayed
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WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED?
Casting crowns
Capo 1
D Dsus4 D
What if the armies of the Lord
D Dsus4 D
Picked up and dusted off their swords
G Gsus4 G
Vowed to set the captives free
Bm G D
And not let Satan have one more
D Dsus4 D
What if the church, for Heaven's sake
D G Bm
Finally stepped up to the plate
Bm G D
Took a stand upon God's promise
G D
And stormed Hell's rusty gates
N.C. (X) A Bm G
What if His people prayed
G Bm A
And those who bear His name
A A Bm G
Would humbly seek His face
G Bm A
And turn from their own way
D Dsus4 D
And what would happen if we prayed
D Dsus4 D
For those raised up to lead the way
G Gsus4 G
Then maybe kids in school could pray
Bm G D
And unborn children see light of day
D Dsus4 D
What if the life that we pursue
D G Bm
Came from a hunger for the truth
Bm G D
What if the family turned to Jesus
G D
Stopped asking Oprah what to do
N.C. (X) A Bm G
What if His people prayed
G Bm A
And those who bear His name
A A Bm G
Would humbly seek His face
G Bm A
And turn from their own way
N.C. (X) A Bm G
He said that they would hear
G Bm A
His promise has been made
A A Bm G
He'd answer loud and clear
G Bm A
If only we would pray
Refrain
Em G Bm A
If My people called by My name
Em G D A
If they'll humble themselves and pray
Em G Bm A
If My people called by My name
Em G D A
If they'll humble themselves and pray
LONG Chorus (With echo of Refrain)
N.C. A Bm G
What if His people prayed?
Em G Bm D
If My people called by My name ...
How to play What if his people prayed
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.