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Wikipedia article


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"'Pray You Catch Me'" is a song recorded by American singer Beyonc for her sixth studio album, 'Lemonade' (2016). The song's music video is part of a one-hour film with the same title as its parent album, originally aired on HBO.

Production and composition



The song was recorded at Conway Studios in Los Angeles, California in September 2015. Knowles wrote the song with Kevin Garrett and James Blake and produced it with the former. "Pray You Catch Me" is a downtempo song. According to the sheet music published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing on Musicnotes.com the song is composed in the key of G minor and set in and time signatures at a slow tempo of 58 beats per minute. Knowles's vocal range spawns from the low note F3 to the high note G4. The song begins with Knowles singing, "You can taste the dishonesty / Its all over your breath as you pass it off so cavalier." 'NME's Larry Bartleet described the song as a "piano and strings-backed ballad. Everest True from 'The Independent' described it as a "stately, intense and secret there is just the occasional throb of bass and softened beat to accentuate her message. With other lyrics, this could be a love song."

Commercial performance



After the release of 'Lemonade', "Pray You Catch Me" debuted on 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart at number 37 and peaked on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart at number 22.

Live performance



Beyonc performed the song at the 2016 VMAs as part of a medley of songs from her 'Lemonade' album.

Usage in media



On May 12, 2016, the song was included in the episode "At Last" of 'Grey's Anatomy'.

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Category:2010s ballads

Category:2016 songs

Category:2016 singles

Category:Songs written by Kevin Garrett (musician)

Category:Beyonc songs

Category:Songs written by Beyonc

Category:Song recordings produced by Beyonc

Category:Contemporary R&B ballads

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