Sam Smith - Pray

Em
they never knew my struggle
rose above the rubble
rather live inside they bubble
G
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

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
i just don’t know what to say

( chorus )
Em G
maybe i’ll pray . . pray . .
Am
maybe i’ll pray . .
C
i’ve never believed in you , no ,
Em G Am C
but i’m gonna pray . .

Em
i Am me , i’m a man , i’m a sinner
G
but understand , aren’t we all?
so when it comes to passin’ judgements
i don’t think that
Am
you’re the one to make the call
heaven want to cast me out for being me ,
i know there’s others like me
C
that’ll break the fall
i know you hater m * therf * ckers
Em
just can’t relate at all
if i’m the first one to the line
G
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
C
i’m alive , i deserve it
i been praying , i ain’t playin’
i don’t think you hear the words
Em
that i’m sayin’
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 )
Em
maybe i’ll pray . . ( lord )
G
pray . . ( lord ) ,
Am
maybe i’ll pray . .
C
never believed in you , no ,
but i’m gonna . .

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

( chorus )
Em G
oh , maybe i’m gonna pray ,
Am
i’m gonna pray . .
C
pray for a glimmer of hope
Em G
maybe i’ll pray . . pray . .
Am
maybe i’ll pray
C
i’ve never believed in you , no ,
Em
but i’m gonna pray . .