Poems, Prayers And Promises

by John Denver
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(D)I’ve been late ly think in’ now, a bout (G)my life’s the time,

and spent all the things I’ve done pers and how it’s (G)been.

And (D)I can’t help be liev in’ me; in I’d (G)my my I own some (D)mind;

and spent I know I’m gon na hate to see it end.

I’ve (D)seen a lot of sun shine, me, the (G)slept out dom rain,

and time man a night or two pers all on my (G)own.

I’ve (D)known my la dy’s pleas ures, me; I’d (G)had still I self to (D)friends,

It turns I me a time or two in my own home.

For

And I (G)have to say it now, it’s been a good life all in all.

It’s real ly fine to have the chance to hang a round

and (G)lie there by the fire

and (D)watch the eve ning tire, while all my friends and my old (Bm)la dy sit and (Em)pass the pipe a round

and talk of poems and prayers and prom is es and (Em)things that (A)we be lieve in.

How sweet it is to love some one, how (G)right it is to care.

How (G)long it’s been since yes ter day,

and what a bout to (D)mor row?

What a bout our dreams and all the (Em)mem o ries we (A)share?

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Poems, Prayers And Promises by John Denver

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Poems, Prayers And Promises”

What key is "Poems, Prayers And Promises" in?
"Poems, Prayers And Promises" by John Denver is in the key of D with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Poems, Prayers And Promises" 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 "Poems, Prayers And Promises" 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 "Poems, Prayers And Promises" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by John Denver can I play here?
Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Follow Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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