Cover art for I Say A Little Prayer by Jennifer Hudson
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I Say A Little Prayer Lyrics

[Intro]
Say a little prayer for you

[Verse 1]
The moment I wake up
Before I put on my makeup (Makeup)
I say a little prayer for you
I'm combing my hair now
And wondering what dress to wear now (Wear now)
I say a little prayer for you

[Chorus]
Forever (Forever) and ever (Ever)
You'll stay in my heart and I will love you
Forever
(Forever) and ever (Ever)
We never will part, oh, how I love you
Together
(Together), forevеr (Together)
That's how it must be, to livе without you
Would only mean heartbreak for me


[Verse 2]
I run for the bus, dear
But while riding, I think of us, dear (Of us, dear)
I say a little prayer for you
At work, I just take time
And all through my coffee break time (Break time)
I say a little prayer for you
[Chorus]
Forever (Forever) and ever (Ever)
You'll stay in my heart and I will love you
Forever
(Forever) and ever (Ever)
We never will part, oh, how I love you
Together
(Together), forever (Together)
That's how it must be, to live without you
Would only mean heartbreak for me
(Nobody but me)
Forever (Forever) and ever (And ever)
You'll stay in my heart and I will love you
Forever
(Forever) and ever (And ever)
We never will part, oh, how I love you
Together
(Together), forever (Together)
That's how it must be, to live without you
Would only mean heartbreak for me


[Bridge]
My darling, believe me (Believe me)
For me, there is no one but you
Please love me, too
I'm in love with you (Answer my prayer, baby)
Answer my prayer, baby (Answer my prayer, baby)
Say you love me, too (Answer my prayer, baby)
Answer me right now, baby (Answer my prayer)

[Chorus]
Forever (Forever) and ever (Ever, ever)
You'll stay in my heart and I will love you
Forever
(Forever) and ever (And ever)
We never will part, oh, how I love you
Together
(Together), forever (Together)
That's how it must be, to live without you
Would only mean heartbreak for me
(Nobody but me)
[Outro]
My darling, believe me (Believe me)
For me, there is no one but you
Please, love me true
I'm in love with you (Answer my prayer, baby)
Answer my prayer, baby (Answer my prayer, baby)
Answer me right now, baby (Answer my prayer, baby)
Answer my prayer (Answer my prayer, baby)
Answer my prayer (Answer my prayer, baby)
This is my prayer, baby (Answer my prayer, baby)
Oh, I'm in love with you

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