Angels
View chords used in this chart
I don't know of a way to convey the strumming rhythm so try and
listen to the song on a CD/Tape and mimic it, it's consistent
throughout the song
Strumming only bottom three strings
1st Guitar - E for 4 measures
2nd Guitar - comes in on 5th measure playing E
A B E
The touch of His hand will let me know
A B7 B
He takes me in and lets me go
E C#m
If not for love, who would believe?
A B7 B
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, in you and me
E
We're lifted up by angels
C#m
Higher than the world
A
Strong enough to leave it
Bound to learn the secrets
B7 B
Angels never heard
E
Close enough to heaven
C#m
Far above the rain
A
Darkness cannot reach us
Let the angels teach us
B7 B
Only love remains
E
We're lifted up by angels
A B E
To understand, yet never say
A B B7
How every plan would fade away
E C#m
If not for love, where would we be?
A B7 B
Ashes to dust, water to rust, eternally
E
We're lifted up by angels
C#m
Higher than the world
A
Strong enough to leave it
Bound to learn the secrets
B7 B
Angels never heard
E
Close enough to heaven
C#m
Far above the rain
A
Darkness cannot reach us
Let the angels teach us
B7 B
Only love remains
C#m E
We're lifted up by angels
A C#m7
Given wings to fly
F
Leave the night behind us
Gm A
Trust the light to find us
B7 B
Even as we rise
Solo
We're lifted up by angels
C#m
Higher than the world
A
Strong enough to leave it
Bound to learn the secrets
B7 B
Angels never heard
E
Close enough to heaven
C#m
Far above the rain
A
Darkness cannot reach us
Let the angels teach us
B7 B
Only love remains
E
We're lifted up by angels
Solo
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How to play Angels
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.