Capo: 2nd fret

[Intro]
G G C G
G G C G

[Verse 1]
G C G
It’s me oh Lord – Standin’ in the need of prayer
G C G
It’s me oh Lord – Standin’ in the need of prayer

[Chorus]
G
Not my mother (not my father) it’s me oh Lord
C G
Standin’ in the need of prayer
G
Not the preacher (not the sinner) It’s me oh Lord
C G
Standin’ in the need of prayer

[Instrumental]
G G C G
G G C G

[Verse 2]
G C G
It’s a mighty rough road – Standin’ in the need of prayer
G C G
For me to carry my load – Standin’ in the need of prayer

[Chorus]
G
Not my mother (not my father) it’s me oh Lord
C G
Standin’ in the need of prayer
G
Not the preacher (not the sinner) It’s me oh Lord
C G
Standin’ in the need of prayer

[Instrumental]
G G C G
G G C G

[Verse 3]
G C G
Help me through the night – Standin in the need of prayer
G C G
Show me which way’s right – Standin’ in the need of prayer

[Chorus]
G
Not my mother (not my father) it’s me oh Lord
C G
Standin’ in the need of prayer
G
Not the preacher (not the sinner) It’s me oh Lord
C G
Standin’ in the need of prayer

[Instrumental]
G G C G
G G C G

[Verse 4]
G C G
I’ve been down so long – Standin’ in the need of prayer
G C G
I know I been wrong – Standin’ in the need of prayer

[Outro]
G
Not my mother (not my father) it’s me oh Lord
C G
Standin’ in the need of prayer
G
Not the preacher (not the sinner) It’s me oh Lord
C G
Standin’ in the need of prayer