Angel's Hands
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D G D
She said I've been up all night and half-scared to death
D A D
I can smell the liquor on your breath
D G D
I payed for your rehab with my ira
D A D
Boy your daddy'd be turning in his grave
D G D
She said son I've done all mama can do
D A D
I can save myself but I can't save you
D G D
He said I wished you and Jesus would get off my back
D A D
They said his truck was doing 90 when he crashed
Bm G D
I bet it gets so quiet in heaven sometimes
A
Even god cries when an angels hands are tied
D G D
They said honey grown-ups do this all the time
D A D
And tears welled up in their little girls eyes
D G D
They said now it's not something that you've done
D A D
It just that mommy and daddy don't get along
D G D
She said do you guys mean that you need a time out
D A D
And that daddy's gonna move to a different house
D G D
They said you'll have two bedrooms you're a lucky kid
D A D
She said what about checkers, where's he gonna live
Bm G D
I bet it gets so quiet in heaven sometimes
A
Even god cries when an angels hands are tied
G A
She prays, angels watch me through the night
Bm D
Stay by my side 'til morning light
G D
God bless mama, god bless daddy
Bm A
Keep us together and happy
Bm G D
I bet it gets so quiet in heaven sometimes
A
Even god cries when an angels hands are tied
How to play Angel's Hands
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.