The Prayer

by Josh Groban

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I pray you’ll be our (Bb)eyes

and watch us where we (F)go,

and help us to be (Bb)wise

in times when we don’t (Eb)know.

Let this be our (Gm)prayer,

when we lose our (A7sus)way.

(Dm)Lead us to a (Bb)place,

(Dm)guide us with your (Am)grace

(Bb)to a place where (F)we’ll (C)be (Bb)safe.

La lu ce che tu (Bb)dai, (I pray we’ll find your (C)light,) nel cuo re res te (F)rà.

(and hold it in our (F)hearts) A ri cor dar ci (Bb)che (when stars go out each (C)night,) l’e ter na stel la (Eb)sei.

(oh.)

Nel la mia pre (Gm)ghie

ra this be our (Gm7)prayer,)

(C7)quan ta fe de (A)c’è.

(when shad ows fill our (A)day.)

(Dm)Lead us to a (Bb)place,

(Dm)guide us with your (Am)grace.

(Bb)Give us faith so (F)we’ll (C)be (Bb)safe.

So gna mo (C)mon (Bb)do (C)sen za più vio (Fsus)len (F)za.

Un mon do (C)di gui sti zia di spe (Fsus)ran (F)za.

O gnu no (Bbmaj7)dia la ma no suo vi (Fsus)ci (F)no (Dm)sim bo lo di (Db)pa ce, (Bbm)di tra ter ni (Fsus)tà.

La for za che ci (Eb)dai (We ask that life be (Fsus)kind,) è de si de rio (Bb)che.

(and watch us from a (Bb9)bove.) O gnu no tro vi (Eb)more (We hope each soul will (Fsus)find) in tor no den tro (Ab)sè.

(an oth er soul to (Bb)love.)

Let this be our (Cm)prayer,

(let this be our (Cm)prayer,)

just like (F7)ev ’ry (Dsus)child,

(just like ev ’ry (D)child,)

(Gm)need to find a (Eb)place,

(Gm)guide us with your (Dm)grace.

(Eb)Give us faith so (Bb)we’ll (F7)be (Bb)safe.

(Gm)E la fe de (Eb)che

(Gm)hai ac ce so (Dm)noi.

(Eb)Sen to che ci (Bb)sal (F)ve (Gb)rà.

The Prayer by Josh Groban — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Prayer” by Josh Groban 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 Bb at 85 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 "The 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 "The 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.