IntroG Verse 1GI was just a bedroom dreamer Wishing on the glow-in-the-dark stars on the Cceiling, mm GSinging for my third grade teacher Looked me in the eyes, and told me she had a fCeeling And I had a feelingPre-ChorusSo I sEmpent the next ten years CWaiting for my moment And if thatG little girl could see me now She wouldn'tD believe how it's goingChorusWhen I Amcan't thinkD straight Too much Bmon my pEmlate I gotta Amtell mysDelf That I Bmused to prEmay for these days IAm got a job andD some bills to pay BmGot a boy who lEmoves to say my name AmGotta go 'caDuse I'm running late BmI used to pray forEm these daysVerse 2GLately I've been out of town Can't even sleep, can't even meet my friend for Ccoffee, mm GCatch myself looking around Feeling behind, so out of time, ain't it fCunny? But it's not lost on mePre-ChorusThat I've sEmpent the next ten years CWaiting for my moment And if thatG little girl could see me now She wouldn'tD believe how it's goingChorusWhen I Amcan't thinkD straight Too much Bmon my pEmlate I gotta Amtell mysDelf That I Bmused to prEmay for these days IAm got a job andD some bills to pay BmGot a boy who lEmoves to say my name AmGotta go 'caDuse I'm running late BmI used to pray forEm these daysOutroUsed toAmpraDy for thBmese daysEm Used toAm prayD, I usedBm to pray forEm these days I Amgot a job andD some bills to pay BmGot a boy who Emloves to say my name AmSinging songs, stDanding on a stage BmI used to pray for Emthese days
This song is super friendly for beginners since it uses a bunch of easy open chords like G, C, Am, D, and Em. The trickiest chord here is Bm, which is a barre chord, so take your time getting comfortable with that shape. Practice switching between open and barre chords smoothly, and focus on keeping your strumming relaxed for a clean sound.
Intro: G
Verse: G, C
Pre-Chorus: Em, C, G, D
Chorus: Am, D, Bm, Em
Outro: Am, D, Bm, Em
Strumming Pattern: D D U D U D
Guitar Tuning: EADGBe
Ukulele Tuning: GCEA
Song Metadata
Cover Art:
Artist: Jenna Raine
Song: Used To Pray
Album: Used To Pray
Release Date: August 14, 2026
Time Signature: 4/4
Mode: Major Scale
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