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Manitoba Hal Brolund - Call Of Angels Chords

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ChordsC, G, F, Bb, Dm
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 A,D keys to play this song with easier chords.

  • 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
  • Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
  • Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-3-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram
  • Guitar Dm chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-1Guitar Dm chord diagram

[Opening]
[C]I was ten when I first heard the call of angels[C]
They were running through the bushes in my back yard[C]
I never did know much about the gospel[C]
But hearing angels never seemed that hard [C]

[chorus]
[G]I got [F]older I got [C]wiser [C]
[G]I lived my [F]life come what [C]may [C]
[G]I still be[F]lieve in the call of [C]angels [C]
[G]I hear them [F]every single [C]day [C]

[chorus]
[Bb]I can [F]still hear the call of [C]angels [C]
[Bb]I can [F]still hear the call of [C]angels [C]
[Bb]I can [F]still hear the call of [C]angels [C]
[Bb]I can [F]still hear the call of [C]angels [C]

[verse 2]
[C]I remember fresh cut flowers[C]
The smell of momma’s stale perfume[C]
She’d be out on the front porch singing[C]
Calling the angels to [Dm]see us through [C]

[chorus]
[G]I got [F]older I got [C]wiser [C]
[G]I lived my [F]life come what [C]may [C]
[G]I still be[F]lieve in the call of [C]angels [C]
[G]I hear them [F]every single [C]day [C]

[chorus]
[Bb]I can [F]still hear the call of [C]angels [C]
[Bb]I can [F]still hear the call of [C]angels [C]
[Bb]I can [F]still hear the call of [C]angels [C]
[Bb]I can [F]still hear the call of [C]angels [C]

[Closing]
[C]Sometimes life deals you hard luck[C]
And you find trouble no matter what you do[C]
Lord I hope you’re listening somewhere[C]
I need a few more angels to see me through [C]

[chorus]
[G]I got [F]older I got [C]wiser [C]
[G]I lived my [F]life come what [C]may [C]
[G]I still be[F]lieve in the call of [C]angels [C]
[G]I hear them [F]every single [C]day [C]

[chorus]
[Bb]I can [F]still hear the call of [C]angels [C]
[Bb]I can [F]still hear the call of [C]angels [C]
[Bb]I can [F]still hear the call of [C]angels [C]
[Bb]I can [F]still hear the call of [C]angels [C]

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ArtistManitoba Hal Brolund
AlbumWorn Out Shoes
GenresFolk
Year2008
KeyC

How to play Call Of Angels on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Manitoba Hal Brolund - Call Of Angels on guitar requires 5 chords and 6 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.

Call Of Angels uses these transitions most often: F → C (24), Bb → F (12), and C → Bb (12). 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 C - G chord transition.

1. 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

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.
C to G

2. G → F chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

To move from G to F;

  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 A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.
G to F

3. F → C chord transition

Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram

To move from F to C;

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

4. C → Bb chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-3-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram

To move from C to Bb;

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger on D string from fret 2 to fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on B string fret 3.
C to Bb

5. Bb → F chord transition

To move from Bb to F;

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

6. C → Dm chord transition

To move from C to Dm;

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

Call Of Angels chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Call Of Angels.

  • Call Of Angels includes 74 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Call Of Angels contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Call Of Angels 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 → Dm: 5%
    After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → C: 40%
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