I Say A Little Prayer

by Dionne Warwick

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The mo ment I (Cm7)wake up,

be fore I put (F)on my (Bb)make up,

I (Am7)say a lit tle prayer for (D7)you.

While comb ing my (Cm7)hair now

and won d’ring what (F)dress to (Bb)wear now.

I (Am7)say a lit tle prayer for (D7)you.

For (Eb)ev er, for (F)ev er you’ll (Dm7)stay in my heart and (Bb)I will love you for (Eb)ev er and ev er.

We (Dm7)nev er will part.

Oh, (Bb)how I’ll love you.

To (Eb)geth er, to geth er, that’s (Dm7)how it must be.

To (Bb)live with out you would (Eb)on ly mean (F)heart break for (D)me.

I run for the (Cm7)bus, dear,

while rid ing I (F)think of (Bb)us, dear.

I (Am7)say a lit tle prayer for (D7)you.

At work I just (Cm7)take time

and all through my (F)cof fee (Bb)break time

I (Am7)say a lit tle prayer for (D7)you.

For (Eb)ev er, for (F)ev er you’ll (Dm7)stay in my heart and (Bb)I will love you for (Eb)ev er and ev er.

We (Dm7)nev er will part.

Oh, (Bb)how I’ll love you.

To (Eb)geth er, to geth er, that’s (Dm7)how it must be.

To (Bb)live with out you would (Eb)on ly mean (F)heart break for (D)me.

(D)me.

My dar ling, be (Cm7)lieve me,

for me there is (Eb)no one

but

(Bbmaj7)you.

Please (F9)love me, (Bbmaj7)too.

I’m in love with (Bbmaj7)you.

An swer my (Bbmaj7)prayer.

Say you love me, (Bbmaj7)too.

I Say A Little Prayer by Dionne Warwick — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Say A Little Prayer” by Dionne Warwick in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "I Say A Little Prayer" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "I Say A Little Prayer"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Dionne Warwick songs work for kids?
Try "I'LL NEVER LOVE THIS WAY AGAIN", "WALK ON BY", "TRAINS AND BOATS AND PLANES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.