Pray For Me

by Michael W. Smith
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Lyrics

(G)Here is where the road di vides, we (Em7)here is where we re a lize the (Csus2)sculpt ing of our Fa ther’s great de sign.

Through (G)time you’ve been a friend to me, us but (Em7)time is now the en e my.

us.

I (Csus2)wish we did n’t have to say good bye.

But (Bm7)I

(Em7)know

the (C)road He chose for me is not the road He chose for you,

so (G)as we chase the dreams we’re af ter: Pray for me

and I’ll pray for you.

(C)Pray that we will keep the com mon ground.

Won’t you pray for me

(B)and I’ll pray for you,

and (C)one day love will bring us back a round

a gain.

(G)Paint ed on our tap es try we (Em7)see the way it has to be, the (Csus2)weav ing through the laugh ter and the tears.

But (G)love will be the tie that binds us but (Em7)to the time we leave be hind us.

I (Csus2)Mem o ries will be our sou ve nirs.

And (Bm7)I

(Em7)know

that (C)through it all, the hard est part of love is let ting go,

but (G)there’s a great er love that holds us.

Pray for me

and I’ll pray for you.

(C)Pray that we will keep the com mon ground.

Won’t you pray for me

(B)and I’ll pray for you,

and (C)one day love will bring us back a round

a gain.

Yeah, (Dsus)yeah, yeah.

Won’t you pray for me

and I’ll pray for you.

(C)Pray that we will keep the com mon ground.

Won’t you pray for me

(B)and I’ll pray for you,

and (C)one day love will bring us back a round,

oh, I (C)know that love will bring us back a round

a gain.

Pray For Me — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Pray For Me" by Michael W. Smith: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 80 BPM.

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

About “Pray For Me”

What key is "Pray For Me" by Michael W. Smith played in?
Pray For Me 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 For Me"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Pray For Me" 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 "Pray For Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Pray For Me"?
"Pray For Me" was originally performed by Michael W. Smith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Pray For Me"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: B, Bm7, C, Csus2, D, Dsus4, Em, Em7, +2 more.
What other songs by Michael W. Smith can I play here?
Try "CHRISTMAS DAY", "Great Is The Lord", "I WILL BE HERE FOR YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Pray For Me" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Pray For Me" by Michael W. Smith. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Pray For Me" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Pray For Me" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.