Pray For The Boys The Bad
Earl Scruggs and Lester Flatt
Written by Carter Stanley and Ralph Stanley
Key of G · Chords: I IV V
Open in Bluegrass Book: transpose, play alongVerse 1
G C G Don't forget to often pray for the boys so far away D7 They have gone to fill your place out there G C G They're on the battle line in defense of yours and mine D7 G Hold 'em up to God in humble prayer
Verse 2
C G When the smoke of the battle clears oft my eyes are filled with tears D7 As I see some mother's son so still G C G I am thankful for your prayers to the one who always cares D7 G And I pray that I may do His will
Verse 1
G C G Don't forget to often pray for the boys so far away D7 They have gone to fill your place out there G C G They're on the battle line in defense of yours and mine D7 G Hold 'em up to God in humble prayer
Verse 3
C G In the beach head far away goes a boy for you today D7 And I know he thinks of home and you G C G When in prayer you're head is bowed mention those who are out there now D7 G Pray the Lord today to Him be true
Verse 1
G C G Don't forget to often pray for the boys so far away D7 They have gone to fill your place out there G C G They're on the battle line in defense of yours and mine D7 G Hold 'em up to God in humble prayer