Watching Over Me
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verse 1
G C
As far as I remember from my fading memory
G D
My heart is always yearning for something to believe
G C
With not much going for me but all the world to see
G D G
There must have been an angel watching over me
verse 2
G C
We began a journey in search of rock and roll
G D
All my friends were working or signing on the dole
G C
We many times went hungry when we were young and free
G D G
There must have been an angel watching over me
Bridge 1
C G
Without a clue, just following a dream,
C Em D
And every bit as a naive as it seems
C G B Em
We took it as our duty or to take it to extreme
C D G
There must have been an angel watching over me
Solo
Bridge 2
C G
Even now I look back and wonder if it’s true
C Em D
We should come so far from nowhere knowing what I do
G B Em
If I was a true believer, I would get down on my knees
C D G Em
There must have been an angel watching over me
C D G
There must have been an angel watching over me
How to play Watching Over Me
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 G. 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.