What key is "I Say A Little Prayer" in?

"I Say A Little Prayer" by Dionne Warwick is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "I Say A Little Prayer" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "I Say A Little Prayer" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "I Say A Little Prayer" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Dionne Warwick can I play here?

Try "I'LL NEVER LOVE THIS WAY AGAIN", "WALK ON BY", "TRAINS AND BOATS AND PLANES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

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 arrangement in the key of Eb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I Say A Little Prayer”

What key is "I Say A Little Prayer" in?: "I Say A Little Prayer" by Dionne Warwick is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I Say A Little Prayer" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "I Say A Little Prayer" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "I Say A Little Prayer" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Dionne Warwick can I play here?: Try "I'LL NEVER LOVE THIS WAY AGAIN", "WALK ON BY", "TRAINS AND BOATS AND PLANES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.