When I Pray For You
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Intro:
G D A Bm
G D A
[Verso 1]
G D A
I talk to God about you
Bm G
And I ain't even met you yet
D A Bm
Everybody's waitin' on you here
G D A
I can't wait to feel your heart beat
Bm G
When I lay you on my chest
D A Bm
I'm already holding back my tears
G D A Bm
I wanna be the dad that my dad was
G D A
I hope that I don't mess this whole thing up
[Refrão]
G D A Bm
I pray you lo-ve like your momma
G D A Bm
And you forgi-ve just like she does
G D
And when this life knocks you down
A F#
I hope you get down on your knees
Bm
Cause that's what I do,
D A
That's what I do
G D A Bm
When I pray for you
G D A Bm
Oh, and I pray for you
[Verso 2]
G D A
I know you're gonna grow up some day
Bm G
But don't forget to take your time
D A
And take the time to call back home
Bm G
It ain't always gonna be easy
D A
It ain't always gonna be fair
Bm G
And I know you ain't always gonna need me
D A
But I promise that I'll always be there
[Refrão]
Bm G D A Bm
I pray you lo-ve like your momma
G D A Bm
And you forgi-ve just like she does
G D
And when this life knocks you down
A F#
I hope you get down on your knees
Bm
Cause that's what I do,
D A
That's what I do
G D A Bm
When I pray for you
G D A Bm
Oh, and I pray for you
[Verso 3]
D A
I talk to God about you
Bm G
When everything around me breaks
D A
I look up and hear him say
[Refrão]
G D A Bm
Lo-ve like your momma
G D A Bm
And forgi-ve just like she does
G D
And when this life knocks you down
A F#
I hope you get down on your knees
Bm
Cause that's what I do,
D A
That's what I do
G D A Bm
When I pray for you
G D A Bm
When I pray for you
G D A Bm
When I pray for you
G D A
Mmmmmmmmmm
How to play When I Pray For You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.