If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again
George Jones
Written by James Rowe and James W. Vaughn
Key of G · Chords: I II IV V
Open in Bluegrass Book: transpose, play alongVerse 1
G C G How sweet and happy seemed those days of which I dream A7 D7 When memory recalls them now and then G C G And with what rapture sweet my weary heart would beat D7 G If I could hear my mother pray again
Verse 2
C G She used to pray that I on Jesus would rely A7 D7 And always walk the shining gospel way G C G So trusting in His love I'll seek that home above D7 G For I shall meet my mother some glad day
Verse 3
C G If I could hear my mother pray again A7 D7 If I could hear her tender voice as then G C G How happy I would be with who means so much to me D7 G If I could hear my mother pray again
Verse 4
C G Within the old home place her patient smiling face A7 D7 Was always spreading comfort hope and cheer G C G And when she used to sing to her Eternal King D7 G It was the songs the angels loved to hear
Verse 5
C G Her work on earth is done the life crown has been won A7 D7 And she will be at rest with Him above G C G And some glad morning she I know will welcome me D7 G To that eternal home of peace and love
Verse 3
C G If I could hear my mother pray again A7 D7 If I could hear her tender voice as then G C G How happy I would be with who means so much to me D7 G If I could hear my mother pray again