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Well, you (F)al most had me (Bb)fooled;
told me (F)that I was noth ing with out you.
Oh,
but af ter (F)ev ’ry thing you’ve (Bb)done,
I can (F)thank you for (Bb)how strong I have be come.
’Cause (Gm)you brought the flames and you (F)put me through hell.
I had to learn how to fight for my self.
(Gm)And we both know all the (F)truth I could tell.
I’ll just say this is ‘I wish you fare well.’ (Gm)I hope you’re some where (F)pray
ing,
pray
ing.
(Gm)I hope your soul is chang ing,
(Ebmaj9)chang
ing.
I (F)hope you find your peace
fall ing on your knees,
(F)pray
ing.
I’m (F)proud of who I (Bb)am.
No more (F)mon sters; I (Bb)can breathe a gain.
And you (F)said that I was (Bb)done.
Well, you were wrong and now the best is yet to come.
’Cause I can (F)make it on my own,
oh.
And I don’t need you; I found a (Bb)strength I’ve nev er known.
I’ve been (F)thrown out, I’ve been burned,
oh, oh.
When I’m (F)fin ished, they won’t (Bb)e ven know your (Bb)name.
(Gm)You brought the flames and you (F)put me through (F)hell.
(Bb)I had to learn how to fight for my self.
(Gm)And we both know all the (F)truth I could tell.
(Bb)I’ll just say this is (Bb)‘I (Eb)wish you fare well.’ (Gm)I hope you’re some where (F)pray
ing,
pray
ing.
(Gm)I hope your soul is chang ing,
(Eb)chang
ing.
I (F)hope you find your peace
fall ing on your knees,
(F)pray
ing.
Oh, some times
I pray for you at night,
oh.
Some (Gm)day,
(F)may be you’ll (F)see the light.
(Eb)Oh,
some (Gm)say
(F)in life, you’re gon na (Bb)get what you give.
But some (Gm)things
on ly God can for give.
Ah, I hope you’re some where pray
ing,
pray
ing.
(Gm)I hope your soul is (F)chang
ing,
(Eb)chang
ing.
I (F)hope you find your peace
fall ing on your knees,
(F)pray
ing.
Praying — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Praying" by Kesha in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 72 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Praying”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Praying"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Praying" by Kesha played in?
- Praying is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Praying"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Praying" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Praying"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Praying"?
- "Praying" was originally performed by Kesha. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Praying"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, Eb, Ebmaj9, F, Gm.
- What other songs by Kesha can I play here?
- Try "Hymn", "Praying", "Praying". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Praying" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 72 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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