Key: G · BPM: 114 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: Esus2, Csus2, D, Em, A7, C, Gadd9, B7, G, Bm7, Cm, Am, Bm, D7, Bb
[Intro] Esus2 [Verse] Csus2 Oh, my boy D Imagine a world that Em A7 you're gonna enjoy D You're charming, C Gadd9 just like your grandma B7 Strumming your toy guitar Em A7 You've got her wrapped around your fingers D G It seems singing your songs of love Bm7 C Telling her what you'll be Cm when you grow up G C A singer-songwriter, Am D whatever you decide G It's gonna be tough Em Getting in all the C Cm black dark in your blood Bm7 C But when the war is won Em D Bm G D Em A7 Just promise you'll come and visit us [Verse] Esus2 C All these prayers D Does anybody know if Em A7 there's a heaven up there? D C I'm hoping if there is, G C B7 then it may be somewhere I can see Em A7 D Your eyes, still gently smiling at me G Bm7 C Open up a beer, feeling kind of angry Cm Bm7 you're not here C Don't wanna be alone, Am D I pick up my iPhone D Am C And I choose which part of my mind Cm I will abuse G C I promised I wouldn't, but Am D Bm it's just too good to refuse [Break] C Hmm-mm-hm Bm Ooh-ooh-oh C Ooh-ooh-oh [Verse] Em C All these dreams G Em A7 They never turn out quite as big as they seem D C Gadd9 Still waiting for my mother to arrive C B7 And sit down by my side Em And tell me I don't A7 D need to worry anymore D7 G Sitting on a plane Bm7 C Cm Drinking to anaesthetise the pain G C Don't know where it comes from Am Been there ever since D G I was young, I guess Bm7 C But when I'm with my friends, Cm I feel it less G C Time out of my mind Am D Bm That's when I find I'm at my best [Outro] C Hmm-mm-hm Bm Ooh-ooh-oh C Ooh-ooh-oh Cm Ooh-ooh Bb
Track Info
- Song: Prayer
- Artist: Tom Odell
- Written by Tom Odell & Laurie Blundell
- Produced by Tom Odell & Cityfall
- Album: A Wonderful Life
- Release Date: 5 December 2025
ℹ️ About This Song
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: G
- Chords: Esus2, Csus2, D, Em, A7, C, Gadd9, B7, G, Bm7, Cm, Am, Bm, D7, Bb
- BPM: 114
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Prayer in?
Prayer is in the key of G.
What chords do I need for Prayer?
You need Esus2, Csus2, D, Em, A7, C, Gadd9, B7, G, Bm7, Cm, Am, Bm, D7, Bb to play Prayer by Tom Odell.
Do I need a capo for Prayer?
No capo is needed to play Prayer by Tom Odell.
How hard is Prayer to play on guitar?
Prayer by Tom Odell is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.