Angels

by Amy Grant

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Lyrics

(C)“Take this man to pris on,” life the (F)man heard Her (G)od (C)say, and then four squads of sol diers came and (F)car ried him (G)a (C)way.

Chained up be tween two watch men, (F)Pe ter tried (G)to (C)sleep, but be yond the walls an end less prayer was (F)lift ing for (G)his (C)keep.

Then a (F)light cut thru the dark ness of a (C)lone ly pris on cell, and the (F)chains that bound the man of God just (C)o pened up and fell.

And (G)run ning to his peo ple be (F)fore the break of day, there was (C)on ly one thing on his mind, then you’re (C)on ly one thing to say: Got His (F)An gels watch ing (Am)o (G)ver (C)me, (F)ev ’ry move (G)I (C)make.

(F)An gels watch ing (Am)o (G)ver (C)me.

(F)An gels watch ing (Am)o (G)ver (C)me, (F)ev ’ry step (G)I (C)take.

(F)An gels watch ing (Am)o (G)ver (C)me.

God (C)on ly knows the times my life was (F)threat ened just (G)to (C)day.

A reck less car ran out of gas be (F)fore it ran (G)my (C)way.

Near miss es all a round me, (F)ac ci dents (G)un (C)known, tho’ I nev er see with hu man eyes the (F)hands that lead (G)me (C)home.

But I (F)know they’re all a round me, all a (C)day and thro’ the night.

When the (F)en e my is clos ing in, I (C)know some times they fight to (G)keep my feet from fall ing.

I’ll (F)nev er turn a way.

If you’re (C)ask ing what’s pro tect ing me, then you’re (C)gon ly na hear me say: Got His (F)an gels watch ing (Am)o (G)ver (C)me, (F)ev ’ry move (G)I (C)make.

(F)An gels watch ing (Am)o (G)ver (C)me.

(F)An gels watch ing (Am)o (G)ver (C)me, (F)ev ’ry step (G)I (C)take.

(F)An gels watch ing (Am)o (G)ver (C)me.

God

(F)An gels watch ing (Am)o (G)ver (C)me.

(F)An gels watch ing (Am)o (G)ver (C)me.

Got His

(Am)An gels watch ing o (G)ver (C)me, (Am)an gels watch ing o (G)ver (C)me, (Am)an gels watch ing o (G)ver (C)me, (Am)an gels watch ing o (G)ver (C)me.

Tho’ I nev er see with hu man eyes the (F)hands that lead (G)me (C)home.

Angels by Amy Grant — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Angels” by Amy Grant 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 C at 110 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Angels" 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 "Angels"?
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.
What other Amy Grant songs work for kids?
Try "THAT'S WHAT LOVE IS FOR", "GROWN-UP CHRISTMAS LIST", "I NEED A SILENT NIGHT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.