Songs About Prayer

Updated April 1, 2024

Ever listen to these Songs About Prayer? We promise you'll find some new tunes. Here are 25 of our favorites.

Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi

From the album, Slippery When Wet, released on August 16, 1986

The song "Livin' On A Prayer" by Bon Jovi is about a working-class man who is struggling to make ends meet. The song is set in a minor key and has a driving rock beat. The production details are not known.

I Say a Little Prayer by Aretha Franklin

From the album, Aretha Now, released on June 14, 1968

The song was written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, and originally recorded by Dionne Warwick in 1967. Aretha Franklin's version, released in 1968, reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number nine on the UK Singles Chart. The song is told from the perspective of a woman who is in love with a man who is about to go off to war. She says a little prayer for him, asking God to keep him safe and bring him back to her. The production of the song features a simple arrangement of keyboard, guitars, and drums, with Franklin's powerful vocal performance being the centerpiece.

Prayer in C - Robin Schulz Radio Edit by Lilly Wood and The Prick

From the album, Prayer in C, released on May 16, 2014

"Prayer in C - Robin Schulz Radio Edit" is a 2014 single by French-Israeli duo Lilly Wood and The Prick and German DJ/producer Robin Schulz. The song is a reworking of the duo's original 2010 folk-rock song "Prayer in C". It features a more dance-oriented sound than the original, with a combination of guitar strums, electronic beats and hypnotic vocals. The track was incredibly successful in Europe, and peaked at number one in seven countries, including France, Germany, and Switzerland. It also reached the top-20 in countries such as the UK and US. The production of the song was handled by French producer Martin Beaulieu, and the remix was produced by Robin Schulz.

Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver

From the album, Poems, Prayers and Promises, released in 1971

"Take Me Home, Country Roads" is a 1971 song written by Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert, and John Denver. It was originally recorded by John Denver and released as a single, and eventually included on his 1971 album, Poems, Prayers & Promises. The song became one of his most popular and beloved songs, and was his biggest hit single in the United States, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. The song is a folk-country tune, with an easy and relaxed melody that has become a classic of the genre. The lyrics talk about the beauty of West Virginia and how its "country roads" provide a sense of home. The song has become an unofficial anthem for the state of West Virginia. The production of the song was done by noted producer and mentor Milt Okun, and featured backing vocals from two of Denver's friends, Bill and Taffy Danoff, who co-wrote the song. The song was recorded at The Record Plant in Los Angeles, California.

Like a Prayer by Madonna

From the album, Celebration (double disc version), released on September 18, 2009

"Like a Prayer" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released as the lead single from her fourth studio album of the same name. The song was written by Madonna and Patrick Leonard, and it was produced by Leonard and Stephen Bray. Musically, the song is a pop/dance track and displays religious themes in its lyrics. The song was released to critical and commercial success, reaching the top of the music charts in multiple countries. It is considered to be one of Madonna's signature songs, and has had a considerable impact on popular culture. The music video for the song was also controversial, and was eventually banned from MTV and other television networks due to its religious imagery.

Prayer Of The Refugee by Rise Against

From the album, The Sufferer & The Witness, released on January 1, 2006

"Prayer of the Refugee" is a song by the American rock band Rise Against, from their 2006 album The Sufferer & The Witness. The song was written by lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist Tim McIlrath and released as the third single from the album. Musically, "Prayer of the Refugee" is a punk rock song that incorporates elements of hardcore punk and melodic hardcore. The song is driven by crunchy distorted guitars, fast-paced drums, and soaring vocals. The lyrics of the song deal with topics of displacement, injustice, and oppression. Production for the song was handled by Bill Stevenson, who also produced the entire album. It was recorded at The Blasting Room in Fort Collins, Colorado and mixed at Ocean Way Recording in Hollywood, California.