Angels Cry
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Em G
Cry in the night of angels
Em G C
For their light will never shine
Em G
With their hearts so full of sorrow
Em G C
Muddy waters all around
Em G
The curtain falls for helpless souls
Em G C
How they suffer swept aside
Em G
And the raging streams are flowing
Em G C
With so little hope inside
G D/A C
It's like angels crying
Em G C
Can't take no more
G C
Angels dying
G D/A A4
Capture their fall
Em C
Try to see this misery
Am
Your future is not what you wished it to be
Em C G C
So try to fly, the answer lies
Am F
In the angry darkened skies (angry darkened skies)
C G F G
You just keep on standing in these fields all your life
C G Am C
You sow the seeds that never grow, yeah
C G F G
No harvest comes such a strain to feed the few
C G Fm
Still you're waiting, it's in vain
C F A
The change must come right now
Em G Em
Oh, see the sun in the sky (from the dawn of destruction)
Em G C
Free, free this chain from my heart
Em G
Hear the cry of angels
Em G
From this life you cannot hide
Em G
The change may come tomorrow
Em G C
For the solemn weeping eyes
G D/A C
Like angels crying
Em G C
Can't take no more
G D/A C
Angels dying
G D/A A4
Capture their fall
Em C G C
So try to fly, the answer lies
Am F
In the angry darkened skies (angry darkened skies)
C G F G
You just keep on standing in these fields all your life
C G Am C
You sow the seeds that never grow, yeah
C G F G
No harvest comes such a strain to feed the few
C G Fm
Still you're waiting, it's in vain
C F A
The change must come right now
Em C G D
Angels are crying and dying, there must be some way
Em C G Bm
Endless you stray, still you pray for a better life
E Bm G D E
Nobody sees when a glimpse of your target lies behind you
G D G B
Like steps of the pilgrims unshined
Final E G E
How to play Angels Cry
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.