An Angel
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Intro: Dm Bb C C
1.
Dm Bb C
I wish I had your pair of wings
Dm
had them last night in my dreams
Dm Bb C
I was chasing butterflies
Dm
Till the sunrise broke my eyes
Dm Bb C
Tonight the sky has glued my eyes
Dm
Cause what they see's an angel hive
Dm Bb C
I've got to touch that magic sky
F
and greet the angels in their hive
[Refrão]
C F C Dm F
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Bb F C
Sometimes I wish I were you
C F C Dm F
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Bb F C
Sometimes I wish I were you
2.
Dm Bb C
And all the sweet honey from above
Dm
Pour it all over me sweet love
Dm Bb C
And while you're flying around my head
Dm
Your honey kisses keep me fed
Dm Bb C
I wish I had your pair of wings
Dm
just like last night in my dreams
Dm Bb C
I was lost in paradise
Dm
Wish I'd never opened my eyes
[Refrão]
C F C Dm F
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Bb F C
Sometimes I wish I were you
C F C Dm F
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Bb F C
Sometimes I wish I were you
Bridge:
Bb
But there's danger in the air
F C
tryin'so hard to be unfair
Bb
Danger's in the air
F C
tryin' so hard to keep us a scare
Bb
But we're not afraid
[Refrão]
C F C Dm F
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Bb F C
Sometimes I wish I were you
C F C Dm F
Sometimes I wish I were an angel
Bb F C
Sometimes I wish I were you
(spoken)
I wish I were you
How to play An Angel
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.