Angel Of Small Death And The Codeine Scene

by Hozier
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Lyrics

(F#m)Mm,

(C#9)mm,

mm,

(C#9)mm.

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watched the work of my (C#9)kin, bold and (F#m)boy ful, toy ing some where bet ween (C#9)love and a (F#m)buse.

(E)Call ing to join them, the (A)wretch ed and joy ful, (F#m)sha king the wings of their (C#9)ter ri ble (F#m)youth.

Fresh ly dis owned in some (C#9)fro zen de (F#m)vo tion no more a lone or my (C#9)self could I (F#m)be.

(E)Lurched like a stray to the (A)arms, that were o pen, no (F#m)short age of sor did, no (C#9)pro test from (F#m)me.

With her sweet ened breath and her tongue so mean, she’s the an gel of small death and the (F#5)co deine scene.

With her straw blonde hair, her arms hard and lean she’s the an gel of small death and the (F#5)co deine scene.

Feel ing more hu man and (C#9)hooked on her (F#m)flesh, I lay my heart down with the (C#9)rest at her (F#m)feet.

(E)Fresh from the fields, all (A)fe tor and fer tile, it’s (F#m)blood y and raw but I (C#9)pro test from (F#m)me.

With her sweet ened breath and her tongue so mean, she’s the an gel of small death and the (F#5)co deine scene.

With her straw blonde hair, her arms hard and lean she’s the an gel of small death and the (F#5)co deine scene.

swear it is sweet.

With her sweet ened breath and her tongue so mean, she’s the an gel of small death and the (F#m)co deine scene.

With her straw blonde hair, her arms hard and lean, she’s the an gel of small death and the (F#m)co deine scene.

(F#m)Oh,

(C#m)oh,

(A)oh,

(Bm)oh,

(D)oh,

(E)oh,

(A)oh.

(Bm)Ooh,

(F#m)oh,

(C#m7)oh,

(D)oh,

oh,

(C#)oh,

(F#m)oh.

In leash less con fu sion, I (C#9)wan der the (F#m)con crete, won der how bet ter now (C#9)hav ing sur (F#m)vived.

(E)Jar ring of judge ment and (A)rea son’s de feat the sweet (F#m)heat of her breath in my (C#9)mouth, I’m a (F#m)live.

With her sweet ened breath and her tongue so mean, she’s the an gel of small death and the (F#m)co deine scene.

With her straw blonde hair, her arms hard and lean, she’s the an gel of small death and the (F#m)co deine scene.

With her sweet ened breath and her tongue so mean, she’s the an gel of small death and the (F#m)co deine scene.

With her straw blonde hair, her arms hard and lean, she’s the an gel of small death and the (F#m)co deine scene.

With her (F#m)co deine scene.

Angel Of Small Death And The Codeine Scene — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Angel Of Small Death And The Codeine Scene" by Hozier as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in F# — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 94 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F#) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Angel Of Small Death And The Codeine Scene

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Angel Of Small Death And The Codeine Scene" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key F#, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Angel Of Small Death And The Codeine Scene" by Hozier in?
The backing track is in F# at 94 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Angel Of Small Death And The Codeine Scene" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Angel Of Small Death And The Codeine Scene"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Angel Of Small Death And The Codeine Scene", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Angel Of Small Death And The Codeine Scene" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Angel Of Small Death And The Codeine Scene"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Angel Of Small Death And The Codeine Scene"?
"Angel Of Small Death And The Codeine Scene" was originally performed by Hozier. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Hozier are available?
Other accompaniments by Hozier: "Foreigner's God", "From Eden", "In A Week". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of F#, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Angel Of Small Death And The Codeine Scene" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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