In The Arms Of The Angel
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capo: 6th fret
Am Em
spend all your time waiting for that second chance
G C D
for a break that would make it ok
Am Em
there's always some reason to feel not good enough
G C D
and it's hard at the end of the day
Am C
i need some distraction, oh beautiful relief
G D
memories seep through my veins
Am C
that may be empty, oh weightless and maybe
G Am D
i'll find some peace tonight
Chorus:
G
in the arms of the angel
Bm
fly away from here
C
from this dark cold hotel room
G D
and the endlessness that you feel
G
you are pulled from the wreckage
Bm
of your silent reverie
Am F C
you're in the arms of the angel
G D G
may you fi-ind some comfort here
Am Em
so tired of the straight lines, everywhere you turn
G C D
there' vultures and thieves at your back
Am Em
the storm keeps on twisting, keep on building the lies
G C D
that you make up for all that you lack
Am C
it don't make no difference, escape one last time
G D
it's easier to believe
Am C
in this sweet madness, oh this glorious sadness
G Am D
brings me to my knees
Chorus:
G
in the arms of the angel
Bm
fly away from here
C
from this dark cold hotel room
G D
and the endlessness that you feel
G
you are pulled from the wreckage
Bm
of your silent reverie
Am F C
you're in the arms of the angel
G D G Bm
may you fi-ind some comfort here
Am F C
you're in the arms of the angel
G D G
may you fi-ind some comfort here
How to play In The Arms Of The 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 Am. 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.