Angels In Waiting
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Capo 4
Intro D A Em A
Verse 1
(D)We camped out on the (A)livingroom floor
In our (Em)old sleeping bags by a (A)make believe fire
In a (Bm)tent made of covers (Am)we'd talked for hours
My(G)two brother's and (E7)me. (E)
(Em)Keeping the faith, (A)racing with (D)destiny (A)
Chorus
They were angels in (D)waiting
Waiting for wings to (G)fly from this world. (Em)Away from their pain.
(D)Treasuring time (Bm)til time came to leave
(G)leaving behind (E)sweet memories.
(D)Angels in waiting (A)angels in waiting for (D)wings (A) (Em) (A)
Verse 2
(D)They always knew (A)they'd never grow old.
(Em)Sometimes the body is (A)weaker than the soul.
In (Bm)their darkest hour (Am)I made a promise (G)I will always
(E7)keep.(E)
(Em)I'll give them life (A)I'll let them live through (D)me.(A)
Chorus
They were angels in (D)waiting
Waiting for wings to (G)fly from this world. (E7)Away from their pain.
(D)Treasuring time (Bm)til time came to leave
(G)leaving behind (E)sweet memories.
(D)Angels in waiting (A)angels in waiting for (Em)wings (A) (Em) (A)
Chorus
They were angels in (D)waiting
Waiting for wings to (G)fly from this world. (Em)Away from their pain.
(D)Treasuring time (Bm)til time came to leave
(G)Leaving behind (E)sweet memories.
(D)Angels in waiting (A)angels in waiting for (Em)wings (G)
(D)Angels in waiting (A)angels (STOP) in waiting for meeeeeeeee (D) (A)
(Em) (A) (D)
How to play Angels In Waiting
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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.