I Say a Little Prayer
Dionne Warwick
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The moment I wake up Before I put on my makeup I say a little prayer for you While combing my hair, now And wondering what dress to wear, now I say a little prayer for you Forever and ever, you'll stay in my heart And I will love you Forever and ever, we will never part Oh, how I'll love you Together forever, that's how it must be To live without you Would only be heartbreak for me I run for the bus, dear While riding I think of us, dear I say a little prayer for you At work, I just take time And all through my coffee break-time I say a little prayer for you Forever and ever, you'll stay in my heart And I will love you Forever and ever we will never part Oh, how I'll love you Together forever, that's how it must be To live without you Would only be heartbreak for me I say a little prayer for you I say a little prayer for you Forever and ever, you'll stay in my heart And I will love you Forever and ever we never will part Oh, how I'll love you Together forever, that's how it must be To live without you Would only be heartbreak for me My darling, believe me For me there is no one But you
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Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"I Say a Little Prayer" was written by famed songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David in 1966.
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InspirationThe song was specifically written for legendary R&B and gospel singer, Dionne Warwick.
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Album ListingThe track was released in October 1967 as part of Warwick's album "The Windows of the World".
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Song GenreThe music genre of the song is categorized as pop, R&B and soul.
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Chart PerformanceThe song climbed up to number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 8 on the R&B chart in 1967.
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Musical CompositionThe song's time signature is unusual, being written in 11/4 time in the chorus and 10/4 in the verse.
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Warwick's ReticenceInterestingly, Dionne Warwick was not originally fond of "I Say a Little Prayer", as she felt it was written in a range that was too high for her voice.
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Recreated VersionsThe song has also been made famous by a number of other artists including Aretha Franklin whose rendition went to number one on the R&B charts in 1968.
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Use in MoviesThe song has been featured in several popular films, including a memorable scene in the 1997 film "My Best Friend’s Wedding."
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Song's LegacyDespite its initial hesitation from Warwick, "I Say a Little Prayer" has become identified as one of Dionne Warwick's signature songs and has had enduring success.
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