The Angels Rejoiced
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Eb Bb
For sweet little sister and me
Our daddy would frown while mother was praying
F Bb
His heart was so hardened that he would not believe
Bb7 Eb Bb
In anger he'd swear his voice cold and loud
Bb F
His Sundays were spent out with the gamblin crowd
Bb Eb Bb
I've never seen my daddy inside a house of God
F Bb
For Satin held his hand down the path of sin he trod
SOLO
Bb
Not long ago our circle was broken
Eb Bb
When God called on mother one night
Bb
In a voice sweet and low her last words were spoken
F Bb
Asking our daddy to raise her children right
Bb7 Eb Bb
The angels rejoiced in heaven last night
Bb F
I heard my daddy praying dear God make it right
Bb Eb Bb
He was smiling and singing with tears in his eyes
Bb F Bb
While mother with the angels rejoiced last night
F Eb Bb
While mother with the angels rejoiced last night
From The Flying Burrito Brother "Sleepless Nights"
A & M Records
Central Songs
How to play The Angels Rejoiced
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 Eb. 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.