Angel Of Death
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
2nd traste
***ANGEL OF DEATH - by Hank Williams Sr.
from the album "Across The Broad Atlantic"
ANGEL OF DEATH - as perfomed by Shane MacGowan and The Popes
Words and music by Hank Williams, Sr.
CAPO: 2nd FRET KEY: E PLAY: D
D G D
In the great book of John - you're warned of the day
A7
When you'll be laid - beneath the cold clay
G D G D
The Angel of Death - will come from the sky
A7 D
And claim your poor soul - when the time comes to die.
[Chorus]
G D
When The Angel of Death - comes down after you
A7
Can you smile and say - that you have been true
G D G D
Can you truthfully say - with your dying breath
A7 D
That you're ready to meet - the Angel of death.
D G D
When the lights all grow dim - and the dark shadows creep
A7
And then your loved ones - are gathered to weep
G D G D
Can you face them and say - with your dying breath
A7 D
That you're ready to meet - the Angel of Death.
[Chorus]
G D
When The Angel of Death - comes down after you
A7
Can you smile and say - that you have been true
G D G D
Can you truthfully say - with your dying breath
A7 D
That you're ready to meet - the Angel of death.
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Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
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