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Pray On chords by
The Staple Singers
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Key: A major•
Verse 1
G
G

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C
C

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Pray on, my child (pray on, my child)
Gm
Gm
3

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I got a home on high (yes, I got

a home on high)
Verse 2
Gm
Gm
3

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You know I've been talked about

(you as you born)

I need Jesus (Jesus to carry me on)
Verse 3
G
G

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C
C

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Oh, if I never (never did)

Wander where you meet (meet
Gm
Gm
3

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me on the other shore)
Verse 4
G
G

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Pray on (pray on, my child)
C
C

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Oh, yeah (pray on, my child)
G
G

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Gm
Gm
3

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I got a home on high (yes, I
G
G

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got a home on high)
Verse 5
C
C

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Pray on my child (pray on my child)
G
G

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Gm
Gm
3

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I got a home on high (yes, I got
G
G

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a home on high)
Verse 6
G
G

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You know I've been talked
Gm
Gm
3

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about (you as you born)
G
G

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An d I need Jesus (Jesus
Gm
Gm
3

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to carry me on)
G
G

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Oh, if I nev
Verse 7
C
C

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er (never

see your smiling face)

I wanna be saved (saved
G
G

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by my own grave)
Gm
Gm
3

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Pray on (pray on my
Verse 8
Bb
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child)
C
C

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Oh yeah (pray on my child)
G
G

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Gm
Gm
3

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I got a home on high (yes, I got
G
G

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a home on high)
Verse 9
G
G

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C
C

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I remember the day, remember it well (pray on,

just pray on)
G
G

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Gm
Gm
3

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When you saved my soul from burning hell (pray on,

you just pray on)
Verse 10
Bb
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G
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You can talk about me as much as you
Gm
Gm
3

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believe (pray on and just pray on)
Bb
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But the more you talk,
G
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Gm
Gm
3

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I'm gonna bend my knee (pray on and just pray on)
G
G

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Pray on my child
Verse 11
C
C

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(pray on, my child)
G
G

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I got a home on high (yes, I got

a home on high)
Gm
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3

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You know I've been talked
Verse 12


about (you as you born)

And I need Jesus (Jesus to carry me on)
C
C

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Oh, if I never
Verse 13

(guess you really

want)

Wander where you meet (meet
G
G

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me on the other shore)
Gm
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Pray on (pray on, my
Verse 14
G
G

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child)

Pray on (pray on, my child)

Pray on (pray on, my child)
Verse 15
G
G

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If your love don't pray (pray on,

my child)

You pray on (pray on, my child)

Mama don't pray (pray on,

my child)

Pray on (pray on, my child)

If your friends talk about you (pray on,

my child)

You, you pray on (pray on, my child)
Verse 16
G
G

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Right into the heavens (pray on,

my child)

You pray on (pray on, my child)

And then when you get lonely (pray on,

my child)

When you get lonely (pray on, my child)

Say, when you get lonely (pray on,

my child)

Oh, when you get lonely (pray on,

my child)

Don't stop praying (pray on,

my child)

And you might get weary (pray on,

my child)
Gm
Gm
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G
G

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And you might get tired (pray on,

my child)

Say, you might get tired (pray on,

my child)

You, you pray on (pray on, my child)
C
C

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Oh, yeah (pray on, my child)
G
G

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E
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G
G

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I got a home on high (yes, I
Outro 1

got a home on high)
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • Gm

    3

  • Bb

  • E

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Pray On by The Staple Singers is A major.

The primary chords used in Pray On are A, D, Am, C, F#.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, D, Am, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Pray On is approximately 171 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Pray On using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Pray On. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Staple Singers.

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