Like A Prayer

by Madonna
Loading song
Fetching song
1
—
How to Play This Song

Learn a simple version, phrase by phrase: the melody, then easy chords.

Start the lesson
Personalize the finger hints for your handsPick your hand size and we'll re-suggest this song's fingering to fit you.Personalize
More ways to play

Other arrangements of Like A Prayer

Pick a learning view.

Lyrics

Life is a (C)mys ter (Dm)y.

Ev ’ry one must (C)stand a (Dm)lone.

I hear you (C)call my (F)name, and it (F)feels (C)like

home.

When you call my (C)name, it’s like a lit tle (Bb)prayer.

I’m down on my (F)knees, I wan na (F)take you (F)there.

In the mid night (C)hour, I can feel your (Bb)pow’r.

Just like a (F)prayer, you know I’ll (Dm)take you (Bb)there.

I hear your voice,

it’s like an (Dm)an gel sigh ing.

I have no (F)choice.

I hear your (C)voice,

feels like fly ing.

I close my (F)eyes,

oh, God, I (Dm)think I’m fall ing out of the (F)sky.

I close my (C)eyes.

Heav en help me.

When you call my (C)name, it’s like a lit tle (Bb)prayer.

I’m down on my (F)knees, I wan na (Dm)take you (F)there.

In the mid night (C)hour, I can feel your (Bb)pow’r.

Just like a (F)prayer, you know I’ll (Dm)take you (Bb)there.

I Like a child,

you whis per (Dm)soft ly to me.

You’re in con (F)trol.

Just like a (C)child,

now I’m danc ing.

It’s like a (F)dream,

no end and (Dm)no be gin ing.

You’re here with (F)me; it’s like a (C)dream.

Let the choir sing.

When you call my (C)name, it’s like a lit tle (Bb)prayer.

I’m down on my (F)knees, I wan na (Dm)take you (F)there.

In the mid night (C)hour, I can feel your (Bb)pow’r.

Just like a (F)prayer, you know I’ll (Dm)take you (F)prayer, you know I’ll (Dm)take you (F)there.

When you call my (C)name, it’s like a lit tle (Bb)prayer.

I’m down on my (F)knees, I wan na (Dm)take you (F)there.

In the mid night (C)hour, it’s I can feel your (Bb)pow’r.

I’m Just like a (F)prayer, you know I’ll (Dm)take you (Dm)there.

Life is a (C)mys ter (Dm)y.

Ev ’ry one must (C)stand a (Dm)lone.

I hear you (C)call (Gm)my (F)name, (Bb)and it (F)feels (C)like (Dm)home.

Just like a prayer, your voice can take me there.

Just like a muse to me, you are a mys ter y.

Just like a dream, you are not (Bb)what you (F)seem.

Just (Bb)like a prayer, no (C)choice, your voice can take me (F)there.

Just like a prayer, I’ll (C)take you there.

It’s like a dream to (F)me.

(F)there.

Just like a prayer, I’ll (C)take you there.

It’s like a dream to (F)me.

(Dm)(there.) Just like a prayer, your voice can take me there.

Just like a muse to me, you are a mys ter y.

Just like a dream, you are not (Bb)what you (F)seem.

Just (Bb)like a prayer, no (C)choice, your voice can take me (Dm)(there.) Just like a prayer, your voice can take me there.

Just like a muse to me, you are a mys ter y.

Just like a dream, you are not (Bb)what you (F)seem.

Just (Bb)like a prayer, no (C)choice, your voice can take me (Dm)there.

Your voice can take me (Dm)there.

Take me (Dm)there.

Your voice can take me (Dm)there.

Take me

Take me (Dm)there.

Like A Prayer — Visual Piano Sheet Music

21 people have learned this song

"Like A Prayer" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 110 BPM.

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

About “Like A Prayer”

Why does "Like A Prayer" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Like A Prayer".
What key is "Like A Prayer" by Madonna played in?
Like A Prayer is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Like A Prayer"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Like A 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 "Like A Prayer"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Like A Prayer"?
"Like A Prayer" was originally performed by Madonna. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Madonna can I play here?
Try "MORE", "CHERISH", "CRAZY FOR YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Like A Prayer"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Like A Prayer".
Can I see all the notes in "Like A Prayer"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 110 BPM.