The Prayer
Carole Bayer Sager Lyrics


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I pray you'll be our eyes
And watch us where we go
And help us to be wise
In times when we don't know

Let this be our prayer when we lose our way
Lead us to a place
Guide us with your grace
To a place where we'll be safe

La luce che tu dai
I pray we'll find your light
Nel cuore restera
And hold it in our hearts

A ricordarci che
When stars go out each night
L'eterna stella sei

Nella mia preghiera
Let this be our prayer
Quanta fede c'è
When shadows fill our day

Lead us to a place
Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe

Sognamo un mondo senza piu violenza
Un mondo di giustizia e di speranza
Ognuno dia la mano al suo vicino
Simbolo di pace e di fraternita

La forza che ci da




We ask that life be kind
e il desiderio che
And watch us from above

Ognuno trovi amore
We hope each soul will find
Intorno e dentro a se
Another soul to love

Let this be our prayer
Let this be our prayer
Just like every child
Just like every child

Needs to find a place
Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe

E la fede che
Hai acceso in noi
Sento che ci salvera

Overall Meaning

Carole Bayer Sager's song "The Prayer" is a heartfelt prayer asking for divine guidance, wisdom, and grace during uncertain times. The song begins by asking God, through prayer, to be the eyes that watch over us and guide us towards wisdom in times when we are lost. The main chorus is a plea that this prayer serves as a guiding light that will lead us to a place of safety with grace. The song then transitions to Italian, with the chorus repeated in a different language, which adds a spiritual and sacred quality to the words. The Italian lyrics translate to the same message: the hope to see a world of peace and love, with a future that is without violence; where everyone is united, holding hands and building peace through fraternity.


The song's lyrics are undeniably beautiful and moving, but the melody is equally powerful. The music, composed by David Foster, is a beautiful blend of classical, pop, and opera genres. Additionally, the song has been performed by many popular musicians, including legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and pop star Celine Dion, which has helped make it an international hit. Sager and Foster wrote "The Prayer" as a romantic song for the film Quest for Camelot, but the song's powerful lyrics and music have made it a sought-after choice for graduation ceremonies, religious events, and even funerals.


Line by Line Meaning

I pray you'll be our eyes
I hope that you will be the one guiding us with your wisdom


And watch us where we go
Please watch over us wherever we may be headed


And help us to be wise
Assist us in making the right decisions


In times when we don't know
Especially when we are uncertain, we need you most


Let this be our prayer when we lose our way
When we are lost or confused, we turn to you in prayer


Lead us to a place
Direct us to a safe location


Guide us with your grace
Show us the path we need to follow with dignity and compassion


To a place where we'll be safe
To a place where we can find comfort and security


I pray we'll find your light
I pray that we can find your guidance and strength


Nel cuore restera
Your wisdom will remain in our hearts


And hold it in our hearts
We will always keep your teachings close to us


When stars go out each night
During moments of darkness and uncertainty


L'eterna stella sei
You are the eternal light guiding us


Let this be our prayer
May this prayer be our beacon of hope


Quanta fede c'è
There is so much faith within us


When shadows fill our day
During moments of struggle and doubt


Give us faith so we'll be safe
Grant us the strength and trust we need to feel secure


Sognamo un mondo senza piu violenza
We dream of a world without violence


Un mondo di giustizia e di speranza
A world full of righteousness and hope


Ognuno dia la mano al suo vicino
Each person offers their hand to their neighbor


Simbolo di pace e di fraternita
A symbol of peace and brotherhood


We ask that life be kind
Please bless us with a life that is gentle


And watch us from above
Keep a watchful eye over us


We hope each soul will find
May each person discover


Another soul to love
Someone to share their life with


Just like every child
Just like every innocent heart


Needs to find a place
Needs a place to belong


Give us faith so we'll be safe
Empower us with the belief that we are not alone and that safety is within reach


E la fede che
And it's the faith


Hai acceso in noi
That you ignited within us


Sento che ci salvera
I feel that it will save us




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Comments from YouTube:

@MarkBridgett-to6xy

Carol you are really amazing my name is Mark and I love listening to you sing as you have a voice like an angel.

@MarkBridgett-to6xy

What an amazing voice and a very cute lady.

@bogdano.8131

Ein sehr schönes Lied. Ich... übe die zweite Stimme, weil ich sie übermorgen bei einem Benefizkonzert singen soll 😊

@martysouth880

I have to say, Carole is look great, her face, her voice so different, has she had some work done?
David is unrecognisable.

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