Like a Prayer by Madonna marked a significant shift in her career, both in terms of its musical direction and her image. Released in 1989, it was controversial due to its music video, which featured religious and racial symbols. The song was inspired by Madonnas Catholic upbringing and touches on themes of love, passion, and change.
Key: F
Introduction:(voices) DmCGmDm Life is a mystery DmCGmDm Everyone must stand a - lone DmCGmF I hear you call my name BbFCDm And it feels like home
FC When you call my name Bb It's like a little prayer Am I'm down on my knees GmCF I wanna take you there FC In the midnight hour Bb I can feel your power Am Just like a prayer GmCBb You know I'll take you there
BbF I hear your voice CDm It's like an angel sighing BbFC I have no choice I hear your voice C Feels like flying BbF I close my eyes CDm Oh God I think I'm falling BbFC Out of the sky, I close my eyes C Heaven help me
FC When you call my name Bb It's like a little prayer Am I'm down on my knees GmCF I wanna take you there FC In the midnight hour Bb I can feel your power Am Just like a prayer GmCBb You know I'll take you there
BbF Like a child CDm You whisper softly to me BbFC You're in control just like a child C Now I'm dancing BbF It's like a dream CDm No end and no beginning BbF You're here with me it's like a dream C Let the choir sing
FC When you call my name Bb It's like a little prayer Am I'm down on my knees GmCF I wanna take you there FC In the midnight hour Bb I can feel your power Am Just like a prayer GmCBb You know I'll take you there (x2, 1st time ends on F
DmD DmD Life is a mystery DmD Everyone must stand alone DmEBbF I hear you call my name BbCDm And it feels like home DmD Just like a prayer, your voice can take me there DmD Just like a muse to me, you are a mystery DmEBbF Just like a dream, you are not what you seem BbCF Just like a prayer, no choice your voice can take me there FC Just like a prayer, I’ll take you there repeat BbAm7Gm it’s like a dream to me Break - yeah, hey! x8 DmD Just like a prayer, your voice can take me there DmD Just like amuse to me, you are a mystery DmEBbF Just like a dream, you are not what you seem BbCDm Just like a prayer, no choice your voice can take me there Just like a prayer, I’ll take you there FC Just like a prayer, I’ll take you there BbAm7Gm it’s like a dream to me x2