I Say A Little Prayer

by Bacharach & David
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Lyrics

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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I Say A Little Prayer" by Bacharach & David: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "I Say A Little Prayer" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Say A Little Prayer" by Bacharach & David. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "I Say A Little Prayer" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "I Say A Little Prayer" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.