Our Prayer

by The Color Purple (Musical)
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Lyrics

I wan na know how the world goes.

with How far is the moon?

How the (C6/9)sky change its col or?

Hope I find out (G6/9)soon.

I wan na sit and do noth ing.

Make you a new dress.

I’ll Hope my (C6/9)ba bies are hap py

some place God will (G6/9)bless.

Ain’t no need to dis cuss.

Wan na It ain’t worth a big fuss.

What ev er come to us is in God’s hands.

When I (D)lay me down to sleep, I will (G)say my prayer that God (D)love me so deep, He will (D)prom ise our souls to keep

to geth (D)er.

I (G)say (D)a (G6/9)prayer.

Pic ture (G6/9)prayer.

We’ll (D7sus)live in big (G)hous es, put (D7sus)swings in the (G)trees.

Braid (D7sus)up your gray (G)hair in the (Em7)cool of the (Fmaj7)breeze.

And (D7sus)one day

our (Dsus2)chil dren will sing.

(CN.C.)When I (D)lay me down to sleep, I will (G)say my prayer that God (D)love me so deep, He will (D)prom ise our souls to (Am7)keep to geth er.

I (G)say (D)a (G)prayer.

I’ll say our prayer.

Our Prayer — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Our 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, 90 BPM.

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

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About “Our Prayer”

Can I play "Our 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 "Our Prayer" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Our Prayer" by The Color Purple (Musical) played in?
Our 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 "Our Prayer"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Our 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 "Our Prayer"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Our Prayer"?
"Our Prayer" was originally performed by The Color Purple (Musical). The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Color Purple (Musical) can I play here?
Try "Too Beautiful For Words", "What About Love?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Our 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. "Our Prayer" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Our 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 "Our Prayer" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.