If you pray for me, tell the Lord I need him, mmmmm I need to know he hears my prayers And that he cares for me If you pray for me, tell Lord that I love him, mmmmm Even though it's hard sometimes For me to see the light Lately I have faced the darkest places I have ever known Well I hate to say it, lost my way Found myself alone 'Cause I forgot that I have friends like you Oh, who know just where to go So, if you pray for me, tell the Lord I need him I need to know he hears my prayers and that he cares for me Oh, I guess I've tried to hide this lonliness I'm so afraid to come around here 'Cause you might see right through me, yeah You know my heart feels like an empty nest A little help and understanding Is what I'm so ready for Don't let this hard expression fool ya anymore If you pray for me, oh If you pray, pray for me If you pray for me, tell Lord that I love him, mmmmm Even though it's hard sometimes For me to see the light So if you pray for me If you pray for me Tell the Lord I need him, need him Tell the Lord I love him I need to know he cares And that he hears my prayers And that he cares for me