I Say a Little Prayer, ou parfois en version longue I Say a Little Prayer for You, est une chanson écrite par Hal David, composée par Burt Bacharach et enregistrée pour la première fois par Dionne Warwick. C'est un succès essentiellement aux États-Unis et au Canada où elle atteint la 4e place dans les classements des ventes des deux pays.
Aretha Franklin reprend la chanson en 1968. Cette version se classe 10e aux États-Unis. Elle a également les honneurs des hit-parades en Australie et dans plusieurs pays européens.

The moment I wake up
Before I put on my makeup
I say a little prayer for you
While combing my hair, now
And wonderin' what dress to wear, now
I say a little prayer for you
Forever, forever, you'll stay in my heart
And I will love you
Forever, and ever, we never will part
Oh, how I'll love you
Together, together, that's how it must be
To live without you
Would only mean heartbreak for me
I run for the bus, dear
While riding I think of us, dear
I say a little prayer for you
At work, I just take time
And all through my coffee break time
I say a little prayer for you
Forever, forever, you'll stay in my heart
And I will love you
Forever, and ever we never will part
Oh, how I'll love you
Together, together, that's how it must be
To live without you
Would only mean heartbreak for me
I say a little prayer for you
I say a little prayer for you
Forever, forever, you'll stay in my heart
And I will love you
Forever, and ever we never will part
Oh, how I'll love you
Together, together, that's how it must be
To live without you
Would only mean heartbreak for me
My darling, believe me
For me there is no one but you
Please love me, too
I'm in love with you
Answer my prayer
Say you love me, too
Why don't you answer my prayer, yeah
You know, every day I say a little prayer
I said, I say, I say a little prayer
Paroliers : David Hal / BACHARACH BURT F