A Prayer Lyrics - Curtis Mayfield

A prayer, just what would I say? 

Speak of those who?re around 

Who pray for you everyday 

Everybody know we are just people 

In the people's hands 

Bless the soul of our man 

That we might understand 

All of my life 

I've longed to be close 

Nearer to someone 

I thought would need me the most 

Have no fear, your God is near 

Just say a little prayer 

Nothin' beats a failure but I try 

With this one life to die for 

I wanna satisfy with love 

Just what would I do? 

Allow your mind to improve 

And keep yourself very, very clear 

All can be forgiven 

Now there's still hope for the living 

Say a little prayer 

Nothin' beats a failure but I try 

With this one life to die for 

I wanna satisfy 

A prayer, just what would I say? 

Speak of those who need your love 

And who pray for you everyday 

Everybody knows we are just people 

In the people's hands 

So keep a little prayer 

Everybody knows we are just people 

In the people's hands 

So say a little prayer 

(Our Father) 

Say a little prayer 

(Who art in Heaven) 

Say a little prayer 

(Hallowed be Thy name, in kingdom come) 

Yeah, yeah 

(Thy will be done, amen)