Pray

by Sam Smith
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I’m (Em)young and I’m fool ish, I’ve made bad de ci sions.

I (G)block out the news, turn my back on re li gion.

Don’t (Am)have no de gree, I’m some what na ive.

I have (C)made it this far on my own.

But (Em)late ly that shit ain’t been get ting me high, I (G)lift up my head and the world is on fi re.

There’s (Am)dread in my heart and fear in my bones, and (C)I just don’t know what to say.

May be I’ll (Em)pray,

(G)pray.

May be I’ll pray.

I have (C)nev er be lieved in You, no, but I’m gon na (Em)pray.

You won’t (Em)find me in church, read ing the Bi ble.

(G)I am still here and I’m still Your dis ci ple.

I’m (Am)down on my knees, I’m beg ging You please, I’m (C)bro ken, a lone and a fraid.

(Em)I’m not a saint, I’m more of a sin ner.

I (G)don’t want to lose, but I fear for the win ners.

When I (Am)try to ex plain, the words run a way.

That’s (C)why I am stood here to day.

And I’m gon na (Em)pray,

(G)pray.

May be I’ll pray,

(C)pray for a glim mer of hope.

May be I’ll pray,

pray.

May be I’ll pray.

(C)Nev er be lieved in You, no, but I’m gon na...

Won’t You call me?

Can we have a one to one, please?

Let’s talk a bout free dom.

Ev ’ry one prays in the (Am)end.

Ev ’ry one prays in the (C)end.

Oh.

Won’t You call me?

Can we have a one to one, please?

Let’s talk a bout free dom.

Ev ’ry one prays in the (Am)end.

Ev ’ry one prays in the end.

Oh, I’m gon na pray.

I’m gon na pray.

I’m gon na pray,

(C)Pray for a glim mer of hope.

May be I’ll (Em)pray,

(G)pray.

May be I’ll pray.

I’ve (C)nev er be lieved in You, no, but I’m gon na (Em)pray.

Pray — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Pray" 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, 89 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Pray

Can I play "Pray" 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 "Pray" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Pray" by Sam Smith played in?
Pray 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 "Pray"?
The arrangement plays at 89 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Pray" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Pray"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Pray"?
"Pray" was originally performed by Sam Smith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Pray"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, Cpow, Em, G.
What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?
Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Pray"?
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. "Pray" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Pray"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Pray" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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