The Angels Cried (with Alison Krauss)
View chords used in this chart
NOTES: capo fret 3
Intro = D C G A D C G A (Tab below)
Verse 1:
D A
They came from near, they came from far,
Bm A G
Following a distant star to where He lay,
D A
Not being sure of what it meant, but
Bm A
Knowing it was heaven sent,
G
They made their way,
[Refrão] Em
And the creatures gathered 'round
G
And didn't make a sound,
D C G
And the angels cried.
Verse 2:
D A
The angels knew what was to come,
Bm A G
The reason God had sent His son from up above
D A
It filled their hearts with joy to see, and
Bm A
Knowing of His destiny,
G
Came tears of love.
Chorus
Repeat intro
Verse 3:
D A
I've often thought about that night
Bm A G
And wondered if they realized that star so bright
D A
Was sent to tell all the land
Bm A
The Son of God would soon become
G
The son of man
Chorus
Repeat last chorus line twice
Intro is played like this 2 times and the same for the Break
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D C G A
e---------2------------0----------------------------0-------
b-------3---3--------2----------------0-----------2---------
g-----2------------0----------------0-----------2-----------
d---0------------2----------------0-----------2-------------
a--------------3----------------2-----------0---------------
E-----------------------------3-----------------------------
The only differnce is the 2nd time through the D is played like this listen
for timing
e------2-h3p2----
b-----3-----------
g----2------------
d---0-------------
a-----------------
E-----------------
How to play The Angels Cried (with Alison Krauss)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.