Little Angel Little Brother
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Verse
C F
Your R & B records your music books
C F
Your sense of humor and your rugged good looks
Em Dm
I see you now at the piano
Em Dm
Your back a slow curve
Em Dm
Playing Ray Charles and Fats Domino
Em Dm
While I sang all the words
F G
Little angel little brother
C F
Your bad habits and your attitude
C F
Your restless ways and your solitude
Em Dm
I see you leaning your lanky frame
Em Dm
Just inside the door
Em Dm
A figure behind the kitchen screen
Em Dm
Staring down at the floor
F G
Little angel little brother
F G
Little angel little brother
C F
Your passion for Shakespeare and your paperbacks
C F
Your chess pieces and your wisecracks
Em Dm
I see you sleeping in the car
Em Dm
Curled up on the back seat
Em Dm
Parked outside of a bar
Em Dm
An empty bottle at your feet
F G
Little angel little brother
C F
Your R & B records your music books
C F
Your sense of humor and your rugged good looks
Em Dm
I see you now at the piano
Em Dm
Your back a slow curve
Em Dm
Playing Ray Charles and Fats Domino
Em Dm
While I sang all the words
F G
Little angel little brother
F G C F C
Little angel little brother of mine
How to play Little Angel Little Brother
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.