I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER (Bas

As recorded by Aretha Franklin

(From the 1968 Album ARETHA NOW )
Transcribed by Slowhand Words
David

A Intro

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B 1st & 2nd Verses

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C Chorus

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E Bridge

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G Outro
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