The Family Who Prays Never Shall Part
The Louvin Brothers
Written by Ira and Charlie Louvin
Key of G · Chords: I IV V
Open in Bluegrass Book: transpose, play alongVerse 1
G C G The Family who prays will never be parted D7 Their circle in heaven unbroken shall stand G C G God will say enter my good faithful servants D7 G The family who prays never shall part
Verse 2
C G Satan has parted fathers and mothers D7 Filling their hearts with his envy and hate G C G Heading their pathways down to destruction D7 G Leaving their children like orphans to stray
Verse 1
G C G The Family who prays will never be parted D7 Their circle in heaven unbroken shall stand G C G God will say enter my good faithful servants D7 G The family who prays never shall part
Verse 3
C G Wars and Tornadoes are taking our loved ones D7 Leaving us tearful with sad aching hearts G C G But we shall join them over the river D7 G For the family who prays never shall part
Verse 2
C G Satan has parted fathers and mothers D7 Filling their hearts with his envy and hate G C G Heading their pathways down to destruction D7 G Leaving their children like orphans to stray