Too Many Angels
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[Verso 1]
Em
There's an angel on a ribbon
Em
Hanging from the armoire door
F#m
There's a Cupid with his feet crossed
G
On the bird cage by the door
Em
There's a baby angel drummer
Em
His eyes are open wide
F#m
And two more tiny cherubs
Em
On the mantle side by side
[Refrão]
Am
Too many angels
Em
Have seen me crying
Am G Am
Too many angels
Em
Have heard you lying
[Verso 2]
Em
There are photographs of children
Em
All in their silver frames
F#m
On the window sills and tabletops
Em
Lit by candle flames
Em
And upon their angel faces
Em
Life's expectations climb
F#m
Where the moment has preserved them
Em
From the ravages of time
[Refrão]
Am
Too many angels
Em
Have seen me crying
Am
Too many angels
Em
Have heard you lying
[Ponte]
G
Bring the morning on
Bm
(backing vocal) Voices sing of day
Em G
I want to step out in the morning sun
G
(backing vocal) Through the flood of tears
C Em
I want this darkness gone
Em
(backing vocal) Your sweet face appears
C
These apparitions coming one by one
Am
But there's no end in sight
G
Only the dead of night
Em
And too many angels
Am
Too many angels
Em
Have seen me crying
Am
Too many angels
Em
Have heard you lying
Am
Too many angels
[Ponte]
G
Bring the morning on
G
(backing vocal) Voices sing of day
Em D
I want to step out in the morning sun
D
(backing vocal) Through the flood of tears
C
I want to greet the dawn
C
(backing vocal) Cast away these fears
C D
Forget about the things we could have done
G
Bring the morning on
C
(backing vocal) Voices sing of day
Em
I want to watch the children as they run
C
(backing vocal) Through the broken years
C
I want this darkness gone
C
(backing vocal) Your sweet face appears
C
These apparitions coming one by one
Em
But there's no end in sight
C
Only the dead of night
Em
And too many angels
How to play Too Many Angels
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.