Sam Smith – Pray Chord Progression on Piano, Guitar and Ukulele

Sam Smith – Pray Chord Progression on Piano, Guitar and Ukulele

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THIS IS THE CHORD PROGRESSION OF PRAY BY SAM SMITH ON PIANO, GUITAR AND KEYBOARD.

The song is very easy and the key of the song is ‘C’.

[Verse 1]
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

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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

[Chorus]
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

[Verse 2]
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

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[Chorus]
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

[Bridge]
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

[Chorus]
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.

In numbers and solfas the chords are  3-5-6-1 & Mih-Soh-Lah-Doh…

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How to play Pray: key, chords and progression

Pray by Sam Smith is written in C major (no sharps or flats) and moves through 4 chords: Em, G, Am and C.

Listen for Em – G – Am – C (iii – V – vi – I in C major): the song comes back to it again and again. In solfa, that is mi – soh – lah – doh. Once these 4 changes are comfortable, most of the song is done.

Beginner-friendly: on guitar every chord is an open shape, which makes this a good song to learn early on.

Chord diagrams

Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G

Need another chord or a different shape? Feel free to use our free Chord Shape Generator.

Pray chords: questions

What key is Pray in?

Pray by Sam Smith is in the key of C major (no sharps or flats).

What chords are in Pray?

Pray uses 4 chords: Em, G, Am, C.

What is the chord progression of Pray?

The main progression is Em – G – Am – C (iii – V – vi – I).

Is Pray easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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