Now playing

Things I Prayed For

Chords

4.59 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Eminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Capo 1
 D-- xx0233
 Em- 022033
 C-- x32033
 G-- 320033
 A-- x02033
Verse 1
DThings EmI praCyed fGor when DI was yoEmung
That my fCather would lGove me like Dhis only Emson
That my Cmother would be pGatient with Dme
thaEmt my sister would Cnot leaGve
And IDf mEmy granCdpa could see Gme beyDond his grEmave
That he'd thCink his little Gman was sDo greaEmt
That my haCir would not stick Gup in weird pDlaceEms
And I'd be soCmeone soGmeday
Chorus:
CYears go by so eDasily that somEmetimes I foCrget
CYears go by and Dmake me see that tEmhere's no time for mAy regret
No time for Cmy regret
Verse 2:
DThings EmI praCyed fGor iDn my tEmeens
That GCod would forgGive all my Devil dEmeeds
That my faCther and my sGister would come hoDme
And mEmom could meet our CneedGs
And DIf Emmy granCdpa could sGee me beyDond his gEmrave
That he'd sCay a prGayer for his fDamily's Emsake
That my hCair would stick Gup in weird pDlacesEm  
And I'd be soCmeone somGeday
CHORUS
CYears go by so eDasily that somEmetimes I foCrget
CYears go by and Dmake me see that tEmhere's no time for mAy regret
No time for Cmy regret
SOLO (  D    Em    C  G)
Verse 3:
DThings I pEmray for nCow in my tGwenties
DThat God would still lEmove me and DCad would like his Gnew family
That DI could hug my sEmister that my mCom could rGest
That my Dwife would still Emmelt every tCime we kGiss
And iDf mEmy granCdpa has seGen me beyDond his grEmave
How Ccold and siGlent he hDas remaEmined
That my haCir would not fall Gout in weirDd plEmaces
And I'd be soCmeone sGomeday

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Things I Prayed For

by Eli Stone

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Capo 1

-- xx0233

- 022033

-- x32033

-- 320033

-- x02033

Verse 1

D Em C G D Em

Things I prayed for when I was young

C G D Em

That my father would love me like his only son

C G D

That my mother would be patient with me

Em C G

that my sister would not leave

D Em C G D Em

And If my grandpa could see me beyond his grave

C G D Em

That he'd think his little man was so great

C G D Em

That my hair would not stick up in weird places

C G

And I'd be someone someday

Chorus:

C D Em C

Years go by so easily that sometimes I forget

C D Em A

Years go by and make me see that there's no time for my regret

No time for my regret

Verse 2:

D Em C G D Em

Things I prayed for in my teens

C G D Em

That God would forgive all my evil deeds

C G D

That my father and my sister would come home

Em C G

And mom could meet our needs

D Em C G D Em

And If my grandpa could see me beyond his grave

C G D Em

That he'd say a prayer for his family's sake

C G D Em

That my hair would stick up in weird places

C G

And I'd be someone someday

CHORUS

C D Em C

Years go by so easily that sometimes I forget

C D Em A

Years go by and make me see that there's no time for my regret

No time for my regret

D Em C G

SOLO ( )

Verse 3:

D Em C G

Things I pray for now in my twenties

D Em C G

That God would still love me and Dad would like his new family

D Em C G

That I could hug my sister that my mom could rest

D Em C G

That my wife would still melt every time we kiss

D Em C G D Em

And if my grandpa has seen me beyond his grave

C G D Em

How cold and silent he has remained

C G D Em

That my hair would not fall out in weird places

C G

And I'd be someone someday

About Things I Prayed For Chords by Eli Stone

Learn how to play Things I Prayed For by Eli Stone with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Things I Prayed For chords”, “Things I Prayed For guitar chords”, or “Eli Stone Things I Prayed For chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Things I Prayed For chords and for experienced players who want accurate Things I Prayed For lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, Em, C, G, A.

FAQ — Things I Prayed For by Eli Stone

How do I play "Things I Prayed For" by Eli Stone on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Things I Prayed For" by Eli Stone on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Things I Prayed For" by Eli Stone free?

Yes. The chords for "Things I Prayed For" by Eli Stone are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Things I Prayed For" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Things I Prayed For" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Things I Prayed For"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Things I Prayed For" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Things I Prayed For" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Things I Prayed For" by Eli Stone with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Eli Stone below.

What key is "Things I Prayed For" in?

The chords for "Things I Prayed For" show the original chord names (including D, Em, C, G, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.