Ive Seen An Angel Cry
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Intro
C#m B A A (x3)
F#m E A E (x2)
verse 1
F#m E
So this is it, we've got it all
A E
Somehow I forgot to see
F#m E
That the essence of my life
A B
Is what she means to me
[Refrão]
E Emaj7
I've seen an angel cry tonight
C#m B
And she was standing by my side
A E
Hiding her tears behind a smile
F#m B
Sometimes it takes a fool a while
E Emaj7
'cause when I've seen my angel cry
C#m B
All my life just passes by
A E
Oh tell me lord what can I do
F#m B
'cause I don't want my angel blue
C#m B A
What can I do
verse 2
F#m E
Looking back, to all the things I've done
A E
Guess I was raised that way
F#m E
So now I know what I did wrong
A B
And I wanna try and change
Chorus
E Emaj7
'cause when I've seen my angel cry
C#m B
All my life just passes by
A E
Sometimes the answer drives me mad
F#m B
Never thought it hurt so bad
E Emaj7
And still I see my angel cry
C#m B
I try so hard, I wonder why
A E
Here comes the rain to wash away
F#m B
Our precious dreams made down to lay
C#m B A A C#m B A A B B
Are they all gone
Chorus
E Emaj7
Don't wanna see my angel cry
C#m B
I never learn, I don't know why
A E
She's hiding her tears behind a smile
F#m B
Sometimes it takes a fool a while
E Emaj7
'cause when I've seen my angel cry
C#m B
All my life just pass me by
A E
Oh tell me lord what can I do
F#m B
'cause I don't want my angel blue
C#m B A
What can I do
Outro
C#m B A A
How to play Ive Seen An Angel Cry
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.