Our Prayer

· by The Color Purple (Musical)

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Lyrics

I wan na know how the world goes.

with How far is the moon?

How the (C6/9)sky change its col or?

Hope I find out (G6/9)soon.

I wan na sit and do noth ing.

Make you a new dress.

I’ll Hope my (C6/9)ba bies are hap py

some place God will (G6/9)bless.

Ain’t no need to dis cuss.

Wan na It ain’t worth a big fuss.

What ev er come to us is in God’s hands.

When I (D)lay me down to sleep, I will (G)say my prayer that God (D)love me so deep, He will (D)prom ise our souls to keep

to geth (D)er.

I (G)say (D)a (G6/9)prayer.

Pic ture (G6/9)prayer.

We’ll (D7sus)live in big (G)hous es, put (D7sus)swings in the (G)trees.

Braid (D7sus)up your gray (G)hair in the (Em7)cool of the (Fmaj7)breeze.

And (D7sus)one day

our (Dsus2)chil dren will sing.

(CN.C.)When I (D)lay me down to sleep, I will (G)say my prayer that God (D)love me so deep, He will (D)prom ise our souls to (Am7)keep to geth er.

I (G)say (D)a (G)prayer.

I’ll say our prayer.

Our Prayer by The Color Purple (Musical) — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Our Prayer” by The Color Purple (Musical) 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 G at 90 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 "Our 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 "Our 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 The Color Purple (Musical) songs work for kids?: Try "Too Beautiful For Words", "What About Love?". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.