The Angels Came Down
View chords used in this chart
Bb x1333x
Ab/Eb xx111x
[Intro]
Am F/C C G5
Am F/C C G
[Verse 1]
Am F C F
Woke up hurting deep inside
C F G
Couldn't feel my heart anymore
Am F C F C
Could've been dreamin', I don't know
C Csus G E7
Never felt like that before
F C G Am
Saw a light, felt a hand
F C G
Heard a voice say "I understand"
[Chorus]
C Em7 F Fsus2
And then the angels came down
C Em7 F Fsus2
The angels came down
C Bb F G C
The angels came down for me
[Break]
C Cadd11 C Cadd11
[Verse 2]
C F C F C
Middle of nowhere out on my own
C Csus G
A thousand miles from home
Am F C F C
Lost and lonely sick and tired
C Csus G E7
Giving up was good as gold
F C G Am
Saw a light, felt a hand
F C G
Heard a voice say "I understand"
[Chorus]
C Em7 F Fsus2
And then the angels came down
C Em7 F Fsus2
The angels came down
C Bb F G C
The angels came down for me
[Break]
Eb Bb F Bb
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Eb Bb F
Ooh ooh ooh
Eb Bb F Bb
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Eb Bb Ab Fsus4 F
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
[Chorus]
N.C Bb Ab Eb
And then the angels came down
Bb Ab Eb
The angels came down
Bb Ab Eb F Bb
The angels came down for me
[Outro]
Bb Ab Eb
Bb Ab Eb
Bb Ab Eb F Bb
How to play The Angels Came Down
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 Bb. 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.