What key is "Pray" in?

"Pray" by Sam Smith is in the key of G with a tempo of 89 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Pray" 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 "Pray" 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 "Pray" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?

Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

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 stuff 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 (Am)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 (Am)pray,

(C)pray for a glim mer of hope.

May be I’ll (Em)pray,

(G)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, I’m gon na (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 by Sam Smith

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 89 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Pray”

What key is "Pray" in?: "Pray" by Sam Smith is in the key of G with a tempo of 89 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Pray" 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 "Pray" 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 "Pray" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?: Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.