Angel Down
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Intro: F#m C#m D A (2x)
F#m C#m
I confess I am lost
D A
In the ange of the social
F#m C#m
On our kness, take a test
D C#m
To be lovin' and grateful
F#m C#m
Shots were fired on the street
D A
By the church where we used to meet
F#m C#m
Angel down, angel down
D A
But the people just stood around
Chorus
D A C#
I'm a believer, it's a trial
F#m F#m E D
Foolish and weaker, oh, oh, oh
A E
I'd rather save an angel down
D A C#
I'm a believer, it's chaos
F#m F#m E D
Where are our leaders? Oh, oh, oh
A E
I'd rather save an angel down
F#m C#m
Doesn't everyone belong
D A
In the arms of the sacred?
F#m C#m
Why do we pretend we're wrong?
D A
Has our young courage faded?
F#m C#m
Shots were fired on the street
D A
By the church where we used to meet
F#m C#m
Angel down, angel down
D A
But the people just stood around
Chorus
D A C#
I'm a believer, it's a trial
F#m F#m E D
Foolish and weaker, oh, oh, oh
A E
I'd rather save an angel down
D A C#
I'm a believer, it's chaos
F#m F#m E D
Where are our leaders? Oh, oh, oh
A E
I'd rather save an angel down
F#m C#m
Woo, Woo, Woo, Woo, Woo
D A
Woo, Woo, Woo, Woo, Woo
F#m C#m
Woo, Woo, Woo, Woo, Woo
D A
Woo, Woo, Woo, Woo, Woo
Chorus
D A C#
I'm a believer, it's a trial
F#m F#m E D
Foolish and weaker, oh, oh, oh
A E
I'd rather save an angel down
D A C#
I'm a believer, it's chaos
F#m F#m E D
Where are our leaders? Oh, oh, oh
A E
I'd rather save an angel down
How to play Angel Down
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. 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.