Every angel
View chords used in this chart
Em D Cmaj7 Em D Cmaj7 Em D Cmaj7 Em D Cmaj7
Am C G Am C G Am C G Am C G Am (NC)
C G
On our own trip, on our emerald ship we sail away
Am C G Am
The ocean holds a thousand tales untold
C G
With this love, it's easy come and easy go
Am C G
Just like the way we were before the fall
Bb C D
I don't see the reason why every angel must fly (every angel, every angel)
G C D
I'm betrayed by the tear in my eye (every angel)
A C G Am C G
In my eye
Am C G
Hey angel, don't be afraid to earth your heart
Am C G Am
When I see love descending like a dove
C G
Confusion, the song you hear the blackbird sing
Am C G
You fly to the sun and you're going to burn your wings
Bb C D
I don't see the reason why every angel must fly (every angel, every angel)
G C D
I'm betrayed by the tear in my eye (every angel), in my eye
G C D
Well I know every angel must fly (every angel)
Em D Cmaj7 Em D Cmaj7 Em D Cmaj7 Em D Cmaj7
Am C G Am C G Am C G Am C G
You're flying too high, you're flying too high
Bb C D
Just see the reason why the angel must fly (every angel, every angel)
G C D
No more tears in my eye (every angel), in my eye
G C D
We can live in the sky, high, high, high, high
How to play Every angel
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 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.