Sam Smith - Pray Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
[Opening]
I’m [Em]young and I’m foolish, I’ve made bad decisions
I [G]block out the news, turn my back on religion
Don’t [Am]have no degree, I’m somewhat naive
I’ve [C]made it this far on my own
But [Em]lately, that shit ain’t been getting me higher
I [G]lift up my head and the world is on fire
There’s [Am]dread in my heart and fear in my bones
And [C]I just don’t know what to say
[verse 2]
Maybe I’ll [Em]pray, [G]pray
Maybe I’ll [Am]pray
I’ve [C]never believed in you,
no, but I’m gonna [Em]pray [G] [Am] [C]
[verse 3]
You won’t [Em]find me in church (No) reading the bible (No)
[G]I am still here and I’m still your disciple
I’m [Am]down on my knees, I’m begging you please
I’m [C]broken, alone, and afraid
[Em]I’m not a saint, I’m more of a sinner
I [G]don’t wanna lose, but I fear for the winners
When I [Am]try to explain, the words run away
That’s [C]why I am stood here today
[verse 4]
And I’m gonna [Em]pray, [G]pray
Maybe I’ll [Am]pray, [C]pray for a glimmer of hope
Maybe I’ll [Em]pray, [G]pray
Maybe I’ll [Am]pray
I’ve [C]never believed in you, no, but I’m gonna
[Em]Won’t you call me?
[verse 5]
Can we have a one-to-one, please?
Let’s [G]talk about freedom
Everyone prays in the [Am]end
Everyone prays in the [C]end
[Em]Won’t you call me?
[verse 6]
Can we have a one-to-one, please?
Let’s [G]talk about freedom
Everyone prays in the [Am]end
Everyone prays in the [C]end
[Closing]
Oh, and I’m gonna [Em]pray, I’m gonna [G]pray
I’m gonna [Am]pray, [C]pray for a glimmer of hope
Maybe I’ll [Em]pray, [G]pray
[Am]Maybe I’ll pray
I’ve [C]never believed in you, no, but I’m gonna [Em]pr
How to play Pray on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Sam Smith - Pray on guitar requires 4 chords and 4 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓↑-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Pray uses these transitions most often: Am → C (12), C → Em (12), and Em → G (12). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with Em - G chord transition.
1. Em → G chord transition
To move from Em to G;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on A string fret 2.
2. G → Am chord transition
To move from G to Am;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
3. Am → C chord transition
To move from Am to C;
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
4. C → Em chord transition
To move from C to Em;
- While playing C, lift your index finger from B string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
Pray chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Pray.
- Pray includes 48 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Pray contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Pray connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After Em, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (26%), G (18%), and D (17%).
- Em → G: 18%
After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).- G → Am: 13%