Unanswered Prayers

by Garth Brooks
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(D)Just the oth er night (D)gel at a home (G)want town foot ball game,

my (D)wife and I ran in to that (Em)my old high school it flame.

And (G)as I in a tro duced (F#m)old them, my past (Bm)much came back to me,

and I could n’t help but think of the way things used to be.

(D)was She was the one (D)gel that I I (G)mem ed for all times,

and (D)each night I’d spend pray in’ me, (Em)God would make her it mine.

And (G)if you’d on a ly grant (F#m)old me this wish (Bm)much I wished back then,

I I’d nev n’t help but think of the way things used to be.

er ask for (D)an y thing a gain.

Some times I thank (D)God

for un an swered prayers.

Re (D)mem ber (A)when you’re talk (Bm)in’

(D)to the (Em7)man up stairs,

just be cause he does n’t an swer, does n’t (G)mean he don’t care.

Some of (D)God’s great est gifts

are un an

swered prayers.

She (Em7)Lord knows what he’s (D)do in’ af ter all.

(F#m)And (G)as she walked a way,

I (F#m)looked at my wife,

and then and (Em7)there I thanked the good Lord for the (G)gifts in my life.

Some times I thank (D)God

for un an swered prayers.

Re (D)mem ber (A)when you’re talk (Bm)in’

(D)to the (Em7)man up stairs,

just be cause he does n’t an swer, does n’t (G)mean he don’t care.

Some of (D)God’s great est gifts

are un an (A)swered,

some of (D)God’s great est gifts

are all too (Em7)of ten un an (A)swered,

some of (D)God’s great est gifts

are un an

swered prayers.

Unanswered Prayers — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Unanswered Prayers" 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 D, 70 BPM.

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

About “Unanswered Prayers

Can I play "Unanswered Prayers" 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 "Unanswered Prayers" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Unanswered Prayers" by Garth Brooks played in?
Unanswered Prayers is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Unanswered Prayers"?
The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Unanswered Prayers" 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 "Unanswered Prayers"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Unanswered Prayers"?
"Unanswered Prayers" was originally performed by Garth Brooks. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Unanswered Prayers"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, A7, Asus4, Bm, D, D7, E7, Em, +4 more.
What other songs by Garth Brooks can I play here?
Try "THE DANCE", "GOOD RIDE COWBOY", "FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Unanswered Prayers"?
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. "Unanswered Prayers" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Unanswered Prayers"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Unanswered Prayers" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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