Angels
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Intro: E
E Asus9 A B
I sit and wait does an angel contemplate my fate
E Asus9 A B
And do they know the places where we go when we're grey and old
F#m A C#m A
'cos I've been told that salvation lets their wings unfold
D A/C#
So when I'm lying in my bed thoughts running through my head
E D A/C# E
And I feel that love is dead I'm loving angels instead
B C#m
And through it all she offers me protection
A E
A lot of love and affection whether I'm right or wrong
B C#m A
And down the water fall herever it may take me I know that life won't break me
E/G# F#m D A/C# E
When I come to call she won't for sake me I'm loving angels instead
E Asus9 A B
When I'm feeling weak and my pain walks down a one way street
E Asus9 A B
I look above and I know I'll always be blessed with love
D A/C#
And as the feeling grows she breathes flesh to my bones
E D C#m E
And when love is dead I'm loving angels instead
B C#m A
And through it all she offers me protection a lot of love and affection
E B
Whether I'm right or wrong and down the water fall
C#m A
Wherever it may take me I know that life won't break me
E/G# F#m D A/C# E
When I come to call she won't for sake me I'm loving angels instead
Interlude: B9 G11 G9 D11 G9 B11 B9 G11 G9 D11 G9 B11 B9 G11 G9 D11 D9 B9 G11 G9 D11 G9 B11 B9 G11 G9 D11 G9
B11 B9 G11 G9 D11 D9 - Bm A (E)
B C#m A
And through it all she offers me protection a lot of love and affection
E B
Whether I'm right or wrong and down the water fall
C#m A
Wherever it may take me I know that life won't break me
E/G# F#m
When I come to call she won't for sake me
D A/C# E
I'm loving angels instead
How to play Angels
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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.