Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
Difficulty: Novice
Verse 1:
C majorC
Ere you left your room this morning
G+G
Did you think to pray?
C majorC
In the name of Christ our Savior,
FF
Did you sue for loving favor
G+G C majorC
As a shield today?
Chorus:
C majorC
O how praying helps the weary!
G+G
Prayer will change the night to day;
C majorC FF
So, when life seems dark and dreary,
G+G C majorC
Don't forget to pray.
Verse 2:
C majorC
When you met with great temptation
G+G
Did you think to pray?
C majorC
By His dying love and merit
FF
Did you claim the Holy Spirit
G+G C majorC
As your Guide and Stay?
Chorus:
C majorC
O how praying helps the weary!
G+G
Prayer will change the night to day;
C majorC FF
So, when life seems dark and dreary,
G+G C majorC
Don't forget to pray.
Verse 3:
C majorC
When your heart was filled with anger
G+G
Did you think to pray?
C majorC
Did you plead for grace, my brother,
FF
That you might forgive another
G+G C majorC
Who had crossed your way?
Chorus:
C majorC
O how praying helps the weary!
G+G
Prayer will change the night to day;
C majorC FF
So, when life seems dark and dreary,
G+G C majorC
Don't forget to pray.
Verse 4:
C majorC
When sore trials came upon you
G+G
Did you think to pray?
C majorC
When your soul was bowed in sorrow,
FF
Balm of Gilead did you borrow
G+G C majorC
At the gates today?
Chorus:
C majorC
O how praying helps the weary!
G+G
Prayer will change the night to day;
C majorC FF
So, when life seems dark and dreary,
G+G C majorC
Don't forget to pray.