Pray Chords
by Sam Smith
Pray by Sam Smith is a beginner-friendly guitar song played in the key of Em. It uses the chords Em, G, Am and C. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Em
I'm young and I'm foolish, I've made bad decisions
G
I block out the news, turn my back on religion
Am
Don't have no degree, I'm somewhat naive
C
I've made it this far on my own
Em
But lately, that shit ain't been getting me higher
G
I lift up my head and the world is on fire
Am
There's dread in my heart and fear in my bones
C
And I just don't know what to say
Em G
Maybe I'll pray, pray
Am
Maybe I'll pray
C Em G Am C
I've never believed, and you know, but I'm gonna pray
Em
You won't find me in church (No) reading the bible (No)
G
I am still here and I'm still your disciple
Am
I'm down on my knees, I'm begging you please
C
I'm broken, alone, and afraid
Em
I'm not a saint, I'm more of a sinner
G
I don't wanna lose, but I fear for the winners
Am
When I try to explain, the words run away
C
That's why I am stood here today
Em G
And I'm gonna pray, pray
Am C
Maybe I'll pray, pray for a glimmer of hope
Em G
Maybe I'll pray, pray
Am
Maybe I'll pray
C
I've never believed, and you know that I'm gonna
Em
Won't you call me?
Can we have a one-to-one, please?
G
Let's talk about freedom
Am
Everyone prays in the end
C
Everyone prays in the end
Em
Won't you call me?
Can we have a one-to-one, please?
G
Let's talk about freedom
Am
Everyone prays in the end
C
Everyone prays in the end
Em G
Oh, and I'm gonna pray, I'm gonna pray
Am C
I'm gonna pray, pray for a glimmer of hope
Em G
Maybe I'll pray, pray
Am
Maybe I'll pray
C Em
I've never believed, and you know, but I'm gonna pray