Little Angels
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C F C
One summer day a stranger walked up to me and said
G7 C
Hey little angel would you please tell me your name
F C
I just turned my head and said Laura Jane's my name
G7 C
He said Laura would you like to play a game
F C
Too young to know or understand the reason why
G7 C
This little angel had to live with so much pain
F C
As a child of only nine I was not to blame
G7 C
Now my heart must grow beyond the shame
F C
Dear God keep an eye on little angels
D7 G7
As they lay down to sleep I pray their souls to keep
F C
When mom and dad can't be there we hope you will hear our prayer
G7 C
Please don't let other strangers hurt one more little angel
F C
I got called into something not knowing right from wrong
G7 C
Now I pray every day to be strong
F C
God help me forgive this man maybe then I'll understand
G7 C
Little angels shouldn't have to live this way
F C
Dear God keep an eye on little angels
D7 G7
As they lay down to sleep I pray their souls to keep
F C
When mom and dad can't be there we hope you will hear our prayer
G7 C
Please don't let other strangers hurt one more little angel
G7 C
Please don't let other strangers hurt one more little angel
How to play Little 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 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.