What key is "Angel" in?

"Angel" by Sarah McLachlan is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Angel" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Angel" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Angel" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Sarah McLachlan can I play here?

Try "ADIA", "BUILDING A MYSTERY", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Spend all your time (Em)wait ing

for that (G)sec ond chance, turn

for a (D)break that would make it o kay.

There’s al ways some (Em7)rea son

to feel (G)not good e nough, and it’s (D)hard at the end of the day.

I need some dis (Em)trac tion,

oh, es (G)beau ti ful re lease.

It’s (D)Mem o ry (G)seep from my (A)veins.

Let me be (Em)emp ty,

oh, and (G)weight less, and may be I’ll (D)find some (Bm7)peace to night

in the (D)arms

(D6)of the an gel.

Fly a (F#m)way

from here,

from this (G)dark,

cold

ho tel room

and the end

less ness that you fear.

You are (D)pulled

from

the wreck age

of your (F#m)si lent

rev er ie.

You’re in the (G)arms

(Gsus)of

the (G)an gel.

May you (D)find

some com fort here.

You’re so tired of the here.

You’re in the (G)arms

(Gsus)of

the (G)an gel.

May you (D)find

(Asus)some com fort here.

Angel by Sarah McLachlan

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Angel”

What key is "Angel" in?: "Angel" by Sarah McLachlan is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Angel" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Angel" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Angel" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Sarah McLachlan can I play here?: Try "ADIA", "BUILDING A MYSTERY", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.