Faster Than Angels Fly
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C
Modern day Romeo and Juliet
F
American tragedy
C
Low rent high rise lovers who met
G
At the end of Coronado Street
C
Crucifix made in the California gold
F
Two worlds bound to collide
C F
Heaven can't help you if you go
G C
Faster than angels fly.
Chorus:
F
Well they burned the candle at both ends
C
As they danced into the flames
F
Making love and making plans
C G
Driving Mother Mary insane
Am F
Strong as the beads of a rosary
Am F
Never too young to die
Am F
Some souls only know one speed
G C
Faster than angels fly
C
Ghost haunted barrio in Hollywood
F
Graffiti stained Wailing Wall
C
Dead end street gang up to no good
G
Out to make a retribution call
C
Sweet innocence caught in crossfires fate
F
Too late to draw the line
C F
Bullets can blow your dreams away
G C
Faster than angels fly
Chorus:
F
Well they burned the candle at both ends
C
As they danced into the flames
F
Making love and making plans
C G
Driving Mother Mary insane
Am F
Strong as the beads of a rosary
Am F
Never too young to die
Am F
Some souls only know one speed
G C
Faster than angels fly
How to play Faster Than Angels Fly
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 C. 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.