Angel

by Sarah McLachlan
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Lyrics

Spend all your time (Am7)wait ing

for that (C)sec ond chance, turn for a (G)break that would make it o (D)kay.

There’s al ways some (Am7)rea son

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

I need some dis (Am7)trac tion,

oh es (C)beau ti ful re lease.

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

Let me be (Am7)emp ty,

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

in the (G)arms

of an an gel.

Fly a (Bm)way

from here,

from this (C)dark,

cold ho tel room

and the (G)end less (Em)ness that you (D)fear.

You are (G)pulled

from the wreck age

of your (Bm)si lent rev er ie.

You’re in the (C)arms

of an an gel.

May you (G)find

some com fort (G)here.

You’re so tired of the (Am7)straight line,

and ev (C)’ry where you turn there’s a (G)vul tures and thieves at your (D)back.

There’s Storm keeps on (Am7)twist ing.

Keep on (C)build ing the lies that you (G)make up for (C)all that you (D)lack.

It don’t make no (Am7)dif f’rence

oh es (C)cap ing one last time.

It’s (G)eas i er seep to be (D)lieve

in this sweet (Am7)mad ness,

oh this (C)glo ri ous sad ness that (G)brings me (C)to my (D)knees

in the (G)arms

of an an gel.

Fly a (Bm)way

from here,

from this (C)dark,

cold ho tel room

and the (G)end less (Em)ness that you (D)fear.

You are (G)pulled

from the wreck age

of your (Bm)si lent rev er ie.

You’re in the (C)arms

of an an gel.

May you (G)find

some com fort (G)here.

You’re so tired of the (G)here.

Angel — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Angel" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 110 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Angel”

Can I play "Angel" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Angel" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Angel" by Sarah McLachlan played in?
Angel is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Angel"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Angel" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Angel"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Angel"?
"Angel" was originally performed by Sarah McLachlan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Sarah McLachlan can I play here?
Try "ADIA", "BUILDING A MYSTERY", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Angel"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Angel" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Angel"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Angel" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.