City Of Angels
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E A
Heaven...is this heaven?
E A
Heaven...is this heaven?
E A E
Heaven...is this heaven...where we are?
E D A E
See them walking, if you dare, or if you call that walking
E D A F#m E
Stumble, stagger, fall and drag themselves along the streets of heaven
E A E
Where is the blessed table to feed all who hunger on earth?
E A E
Welcomed and seated, each one is joyfully served
E D A E
See them walking, if you dare, or if you call that walking
E D A F#m E
Stumble, stagger, fall and drag themselves along the streets of heaven
E A E
Where is the halo, that should glow 'round your face?
E A E
And where are the wings that should grow from your shoulders, pray show them to me?
D A E A
Sobering sights I've seen in the City of Angels
E D A E F#m E
have all been one rude awakening that was due to me in heaven.
Repeat opening descending passage on high E string
D A E A
Sobering sights I've seen in the City of Angels
E D A E F#m E
have all been one rude awakening that was due to me in heaven.
E A E
There would be heavenly music, I was convinced before...
E A E
A host of the dearly to meet me with hosannas sung at the door
E D A E A
But these sobering sights I've seen in the City of Angels
E D A E F#m Em E
have all been one rude awakening that was due to me in this city of fallen angels.
How to play City Of 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.