I Say A Little Prayer

by Bacharach & David
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The mo ment I (Am7)wake up,

be fore I put (D)on my (Gmaj7)make up,

I (F#m7)say a lit tle prayer for you.

While comb ing my (Am7)hair now,

and won d’ring what (D)dress to (Gmaj7)wear now,

I (F#m7)say a lit tle prayer for you.

For (C)ev er, for (D)ev er, you’ll (Bm7)stay in my (G)heart and I will (F)love (G)you.

For (C)ev er and (D)ev er, we (Bm7)nev er will (G)part.

Oh, (F)how (G)I’ll (F)love (G)you.

To (C)geth er, to (D)geth er, that’s (Bm7)how it must (G)be.

To live with (F)out (G)you would (C)on ly mean (D)heart break for (B)me.

I run for the (Am7)bus, dear.

While rid ing, I (D)think of (Gmaj7)us, dear.

I (F#m7)say a lit tle prayer for you.

At work, I just (Am7)take time,

and all through my (D)cof fee (Gmaj7)break time,

I (F#m7)say a lit tle prayer for you.

For (C)ev er, for (D)ev er, you’ll (Bm7)stay in my (G)heart and I will (F)love (G)you.

For (C)ev er and (D)ev er, we (Bm7)nev er will (G)part.

Oh, (F)how (G)I’ll (F)love (G)you.

To (C)geth er, to (D)geth er, that’s (Bm7)how it must (G)be.

To live with (F)out (G)you would (C)on ly mean (D)heart break for (B)me.

My dar ling, be lieve me,

for me there is (C)no one

but

(Gmaj7)you.

Please love me, too.

I’m in love with you,

an swer my prayer.

Say you love me, (Gmaj7)too.

Why don’t you an swer my (Gmaj7)prayer?

You know, ev ’ry day I say a lit tle (Gmaj7)prayer.

I Say A Little Prayer — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Say A Little Prayer" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “I Say A Little Prayer

Can I play "I Say A Little Prayer" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Say A Little Prayer" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Say A Little Prayer" by Bacharach & David played in?
I Say A Little Prayer is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Say A Little Prayer"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Say A Little Prayer" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I Say A Little Prayer"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Say A Little Prayer"?
"I Say A Little Prayer" was originally performed by Bacharach & David. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Say A Little Prayer"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Am7, B, B7, Bm7, Bmaj7, C, D, Em7, +4 more.
What other songs by Bacharach & David can I play here?
Try "ONE LESS BELL TO ANSWER", "A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME", "PROMISES, PROMISES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I Say A Little Prayer"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Say A Little Prayer" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "I Say A Little Prayer"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Say A Little Prayer" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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