Sarah McLachlan - Angel Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to D,A keys to play this song with easier chords.
Guitar Dm chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
[Opening]
You spend all your time [Dm] waiting for that [F] second chance,
For a [C] break that would make it o[G]kay
There’s always some [Dm] reason to feel [F] not good enough,
And its [C] hard at the end of the [G] day
[verse 2]
I need some dis[Dm]traction, oh, a [F] beautiful release.
[C] Memories seep from my [G] veins
Let me be [Dm] empty, oh, and [F] weightless and maybe,
I’ll [C] find some peace to[G]night.
[chorus]
In the [C] arms of the [C] angel, fly a[Em]way, from here
From this [F] dark, cold hotel room, and the [C] endlessness that you [G] fear
You are [C] pulled from the [C] wreckage of your [Em] silent, reverie
You’re in the [F] arms of the angel, may you [C] find-[G]-ind, some comfort
[C] here.
[Closing]
You’re so tired of the [Dm] straight line, and [F] everywhere you turn,
There’s [C] vultures and thieves at your [G] back.
the storm keeps on [Dm] twisting, you keep on [F] building the lies
That you [C] make up for all that you [G] lack.
Don’t make no [Dm] difference, [F] escaping one last time
It’s [C] easier to [G] believe,
In this sweet [Dm] madness, oh, this [F] glorious sadness,
That [C] brings me to my [G] knees.
[chorus]
In the [C] arms of the [C] angel, fly a[Em]way, from here
From this [F] dark, cold hotel room, and the [C] endlessness that you [G] fear
You are [C] pulled from the [C] wreckage of your [Em] silent, reverie
You’re in the [F] arms of the angel, may you [C] find-[G]-ind, some comfort
[C] here.
How to play Angel on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Sarah McLachlan - Angel on guitar requires 5 chords and 7 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Angel uses these transitions most often: C → G (12), F → C (12), and Dm → F (8). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with Dm - F chord transition.
1. Dm → F chord transition
To move from Dm to F;
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
2. F → C chord transition
To move from F to C;
- While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
3. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
4. G → Dm chord transition
To move from G to Dm;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
5. C → Em chord transition
To move from C to Em;
- While playing C, lift your index finger from B string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
6. Em → F chord transition
To move from Em to F;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
7. C → Dm chord transition
To move from C to Dm;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
Angel chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Angel.
- Angel includes 53 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Angel contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Angel connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → G: 35%
- C → Em: 8%
After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).- F → C: 40%