Guardian Angels
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CAPO 1
VERSE 1:
G C
A hundred year old photograph stares out from a frame
G D
And if you look real close you'll see, our eyes are just the same
G C Am
I never met them face to face but I still know them well
G D G
From the stories my dear grandmama tells
VERSE 2:
G C
Elijah was a farmer he knew how to make things grow
G D
And Fanny vowed she'd follow him where ever he would go
G C Am
As things turned out they never left their small Kentucky farm
Bm Am C D G
But he kept her fed and she kept him warm
[Refrão]G D C G D
They're my guardian angels and I know they can see
G D Em C D
Every step I take they are watching over me
G D Bm C
I might not know where I'm going but I'm sure where I come from
G C Am D G
They're my guardian angels, and I'm their special one
VERSE 3:
G C
Sometimes when I'm tired I feel Elijah take my arm
G D
He says, "People doing hard work never did a body harm"
G C Am
And when I'm really troubled and I don't know what to do
Bm Am C D G
Fanny whispers, "Just do your best, we're awful proud of you"
CHORUS:
G D C G D
They're my guardian angels and I know they can see
G D Em C D
Every step I take they are watching over me
G D Bm C
I might not know where I'm going but I'm sure where I come from
G C Am D G
They're my guardian angels, and I'm their special one
INSTR: G D C G C D G
OUTRO:
G C
A hundred year old photograph stares out from a frame
G (LET RING)
And if you look real close you'll see our eyes are just the same
How to play Guardian 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 G. 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.