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The Lumineers - Angela Chords

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ChordsG, Dm, C, Am, Em
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

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 key to play this song with easier chords.

WhenyouGleftthistown,withyourDmwindowsdown
AndtheCwildernessinside
LettheGexitspass,alltheDmtarandglass
‘TiltheCroadandskyalign
TheGstrangersinthisDmtown,
TheyCraiseyouupjusttoAmcutyoudown
OhGAngelait’saDmlongtimeCcoming
AndyourGVolvolightslitupDmgreenandwhite
WiththeCcitiesonthesigns
ButyouGheldyourcoursetosomeDmdistantwar
IntheCcornersofyourmind
FromtheGsecondtimeDmaround
TheConlyloveIAmeverfound
OhGAngelait’saDmlongtimeCcoming
HomeGatClastEm
WereyouGsafeandwarminyourDmcoatofarms
WithyourCfingersinafist
DidyouGhearthenotes,allthoseDmstaticcodes
IntheCradioabyss?
GStrangersinthisDmtown,
TheyCraiseyouupjusttoAmcutyoudown
OhGAngelait’saDmlongtimeCcomingAm
OhGAngelaspentyourDmwholeliferunningCaway
GHomeatClastEm
GHomeatClastEm
GVacancy,hotelDmroom,lostinCme,lostinAmyou
GAngela,onmyDmknees,I Cbelong,IAmbelieve
GHomeatClastEm
GHomeatClastEm
GHomeatClastEm
GHomeatClastEm
HomeatGlast
DmMmmmmCmmAmmm
GMmmDmmmCmmAmmmG
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ArtistThe Lumineers
AlbumCleopatra
GenresAlternative, Indie
Year2016
KeyG
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play Angela on Guitar (Step-by-step)

The Lumineers - Angela 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.

Angela uses these transitions most often: Dm → C (17), G → Dm (17), and C → G (9). 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 G - Dm chord transition.

1. G → Dm chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Dm chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-1Guitar Dm chord diagram

Here's how to move from G to Dm:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 17 times.

G to Dm

2. Dm → C chord transition

Guitar Dm chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-1Guitar Dm chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram

Switching from Dm to C:

  1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 17 times.

Dm to C

3. C → G chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

Here's how to move from C to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 9 times.

C to G

4. C → Am chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram

Switching from C to Am:

  1. Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
  2. Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 8 times.

C to Am

5. Am → G chord transition

Here's how to move from Am to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 8 times.

6. C → Em chord transition

Here's how to move from C to Em:

  1. While playing C, lift your index finger from B string fret 1.
  2. Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to D string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 7 times.

7. Em → G chord transition

To move from Em to G:

  1. Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
  2. Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Place index finger on A string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 7 times.

Angela chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Angela.

  • Angela includes 80 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Angela contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Angela connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → C: 25%
    • G → Dm: 2%
    After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → G: 35%
    • C → Am: 10%
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