Archangel
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Archangel:The Walker Brothers.
#32 in UK in 1966.
INTRO: Em C B7 Em
#1.
Em C Am D
Silence, to hear once more.....her footsteps,
G B7
down the shadowed corridor.
Em C Am
Frightened, you're overdue..
D G B7
The darkest day goes on until it's blessed by you.
[Refrão] C Cm G F
Archangel, risin' on the Moon, just to save me from
this tomb.
C Cm G F
I'll cry the tears of time all day, til she wipes
Em
them all away.
#2.
A A7
Outside my window, on silver trumpets children play.
D
I stand here watching, the dying of an ageless day.
A A7
Dismiss young couples, who go home to their knowing bed,
A D
and watch the rooftops, where silent shadows slowly tread.
#3.
Em C Am D
Sleeping their dreamless sleep......they'll never know
G B7
the secrets this room keeps.
Em C Am
They'll wait when I'm born again..
D G B7
The rent's been paid, so, hurry, carry me away.
[Refrão]C Cm G F
Archangel, risin' on the Moon, just to save me from
this tomb.
C Cm G F
I'll cry the tears of time all day, til she wipes
Em
them all away.
OUTRO:
(ORCHESTRAL:)
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat
How to play Archangel
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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.