Angel

by Jimi Hendrix

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An gel (C)came down from (Gm7)heav en yes ter day,

sil she stayed with me just a long e nough to (F)res cue me.

And she (C)told me a (Gm7)sto ry yes ter day

a bout the sweet (Eb)love be tween the moon and the (F)deep blue sea.

And then she spread her wings na be my man, high you’re (F)o ver me,

she said she’s (Gm)gon na

(Am)come back to (Bb)mor row.

And I said, (Eb)“Fly on, my

sweet (Fm)an gel,

(Cb)fly (Ab)on (Db)through

(Bb)the (Eb)sky.

Fly on my

sweet (Fm)an gel,

to (Cb)mor row (Ab)I’m gon na (Db)be (Bb)by your (Eb)side.”

Sure e (C)nough this morn (Gm7)ing came un to me,

sil she wing sil hou just a long e child’s to (F)sun rise.

me.

And my (C)an gel, she (Gm7)said un to ter me,

“To day is the (Eb)day be tween the moon for the (F)you to rise.

And Take my hand, you’re wings na be my man, high you’re (F)gon na rise.”

And then she (Gm)took me

(Am)high o ver (Bb)yon der.

And I said, (Eb)“Fly on, my

sweet (Fm)an gel,

(Cb)fly (Ab)on (Db)through

(Bb)the (Eb)sky.

Fly on my

sweet (Fm)an gel,

for (Cb)ev er (Ab)I will na (Db)be (Bb)by your (Eb)side.”

Angel by Jimi Hendrix — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Angel by Jimi Hendrix in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Ab at 66 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Angel" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Angel"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Angel" use?
Just 18 chords: Ab, Abpow, Am, Bb, C, Cb, Cpow, Db, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jimi Hendrix songs work for kids?
Try "HEY JOE", "CROSSTOWN TRAFFIC", "ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.