Angels From Montgomery

by Bonnie Raitt

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I am an old wom (A)an

named af ter my moth (A)er,

my old man is an (A)oth er

(B)child that’s grown old.

If dreams were (A)thun der

and light ning was de si (A)re,

this old house would ’ve (A)burned down a (B)long time a go.

Make me an an gel that (A)flies from Mont gom ’ry,

make me a post er of an (A)old ro de o.

Just give me one thing that (A)I can hold on to.

To be lieve in this (A)liv in’ is just a hard way (E)to go.

When I was a young girl,

well, I had me a cow (A)boy.

He weren’t much to look (A)at,

just a (B)free ram blin’ (E)man.

But that was a long

time, and no mat ter how (A)I try,

those years just (A)flow by like a (B)bro ken down (E)dam.

hard (G)way to (E)go.

There’s flies in the (A)kitch en,

I can hear ’em there buzz (A)in’,

and I ain’t done noth (A)in’ since I (B7)woke up to day.

How the hell (A)can a per son

go to work in the morn (A)in’

and come home in the (A)eve nin’ and have (B7)noth ing to say?

Make me an an gel that (A)flies from Mont gom ’ry,

make me a post er of an (A)old ro de o.

Just give me one thing that (A)I can hold on to.

To be lieve in this (A)liv in’ is just a hard way (E)to go.

To be lieve in this (A)liv in’ is just a hard way to (E)go.

Angels From Montgomery by Bonnie Raitt — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Angels From Montgomery by Bonnie Raitt 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 E at 130 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 "Angels From Montgomery" 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 From Montgomery"?
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 "Angels From Montgomery" use?
Just 8 chords: A, A7, B, B7, Bm7, D, E, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bonnie Raitt songs work for kids?
Try "I Can't Help You Now", "SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT", "LOVE SNEAKIN' UP ON YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.