Verse 1: Logic]
Em
They never knew my struggle
Rose above the rubble
G
Rather live inside they bubble then go through the trouble of havin' they double double vision correct it
They just neglect it and--
Am
I been thinking lately
Will the Devil take me? or will God protect me?
C
I know I ain't perfect, but you should respect me
They don't want me happy
They don't want to let me live
Verse 2: Sam Smith]
Em
I'm young and I'm foolish, I've made bad decisions
G
I block out the news, turn my back on religion
Am
Don't have no degree, I'm somewhat naive
C
I've made it this far on my own
Em
But lately, that shit ain't been getting me higher
G
I lift up my head and the world is on fire
Am
There's dread in my heart and fear in my bones
C
And I just don't know what to say
Chorus: Sam Smith]
EmG
Maybe I'll pray, pray
Am
Maybe I'll pray
CEmGAmC
I've never believed in you, no, but I'm gonna pray
Verse 3: Logic]
Em
I am me
I'm a man, I'm a sinner
G
But understand, aren't we all?
Am
So when it comes to passin' judgements I don't think that you're the one to make the call
C
Heaven want to cast me out for being me, I know there's others like me that'll break the fall
Em
I know you hater motherfuckers just can't relate at all
G
If I'm the first one to the line that's fine, I'll take it all
Well Logic, He gon' let 'em know
Am
I ain't perfect, but I'm worth it
I'm alive, I deserve it
C
I been praying, I ain't playin'
I don't think you hear the words that I'm sayin'
Em
I don't think you know the weight on my shoulders
G
That gets heavier as I get older
Am
Callin' anybody, callin' anybody
"Can you hear me?"
C
I pray that you hear me
I pray that you hear me
Chorus: Sam Smith]
Em
Maybe I'll pray (Lord)
G
Pray (Lord),
Am
Maybe I'll pray
C
I've never believed in you, no, but I'm gonna...
Bridge: Sam Smith]
Em
Won't you call me?
Can we have a one-to-one, please?
G
Let's talk about freedom
Am
Everyone prays in the end
C
Everyone prays in the end
Em
Won't you call me?
Can we have a one-to-one, please?
G
Let's talk about freedom
Am
Everyone prays in the end
C
Everyone prays in the end
Outro: Sam Smith]
EmGAm
Oh, I'm gonna pray, I'm gonna pray, I'm gonna pray
C
Pray for a glimmer of hope
EmGAm
Maybe I'll pray, pray, maybe I'll pray
CAm
I've never believed in you, no, but I'm gonna pray
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