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A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

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I Say A Little Prayer

"I Say A Little Prayer" is a popular song originally written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David in the key of F major. While the song gained immense popularity when it was performed by Dionne Warwick in 1967, it has also been widely covered by various artists over the years. One notable version is by Diana King, a Jamaican singer-songwriter, known for her reggae style. Diana King's cover of "I Say A Little Prayer" was released in 1997, and it appeared on the soundtrack of the film "My Best Friend's Wedding." The song showcased King's unique vocal style and added a fresh reggae twist to the classic tune. The melody is characterized by its catchy, upbeat rhythm and memorable chorus, making it an enduring hit.
I Say A Little Prayer ( My Best Friend's Wedding ) - Diana King

e f# f# f# f# f# b g#
I say a little pray for you
g# g# a# c# d a
The moment I wake up
a a a b C# a# g# b a
Before I put on my makeup
e f# f# f# f# f# b g#
I say a little pray for you
g# g# a# c# d a
While combing my hair now
a a b C a# g# b a
And wondering what dress to wear now
e f# f# f# f# f# b g#
I say a little prayer for you


g# a a a b b b b b E C#
Forever , and ever , you'll stay in my heart
b C# C# D C#
And I will love you
b a a a b b b b b E C# D
Forever , and ever , we never will part
b D C# b C#
Oh , how I love you
a a a a b b b b b E C#
Together , together , that's how it must be
b C# C# D C#
To live without you
b a a a b a b C#
Would only mean heartbreak for me


g# g# a# c# d a
I run for the bus , dear
a a a b C# a# g# b a
While riding I think of us , dear
e f# f# f# f# f# b g#
I say a little prayer for you
g# g# a# c# d a
At work , I just take time
a a b C a# g# b a
And all through my coffee break - time
e f# f# f# f# f# b g#
I say a little prayer for you


g# a a a b b b b b E C#
Forever , and ever , you'll stay in my heart
b C# C# D C#
And I will love you
b a a a b b b b b E C# D
Forever , and ever , we never will part
b D C# b C#
Oh , how I love you
a a a a b b b b b E C#
Together , together , that's how it must be
b C# C# D C#
To live without you
b a a a b a b C#
Would only mean heartbreak for me


g# g# a# c# d a
My darling , believe me
a a b C# C# D b C#
For me , there is no one but you!
a f# b e
Please , love me too
b a g# f# E
And I'm in love with you
a f# b e Answer my prayer ,
b a a f E
Say you love me too
a f# b e
Answer my pray ,


g# a a a b b b b b E C#
Forever , and ever , you'll stay in my heart
b C# C# D C#
And I will love you
b a a a b b b b b E C# D
Forever , and ever , we never will part
b D C# b C#
Oh , how I love you
a a a a b b b b b E C#
Together , together , that's how it must be
b C# C# D C#
To live without you
b a a a b a b C#
Would only mean heartbreak for me


g# a a a b b b b b E C#
Forever , and ever , you'll stay in my heart
b C# C# D C#
And I will love you
b a a a b b b b b E C# D
Forever , and ever , we never will part
b D C# b C#
Oh , how I love you
a a a a b b b b b E C#
Together , together , that's how it must be
b C# C# D C#
To live without you
b a a a b a b C#
Would only mean heartbreak for me . . .