Spend all your time (Dm)wait ing
for that (F)sec ond chance, turn
for a (C)break that would make it o kay.
There’s al ways some (Dm7)rea son
to feel (F)not good e nough,
and it’s (C)hard at the end of the day.
I need some dis (Dm7)trac tion,
oh, es (F)beau ti ful re lease.
It’s (C)Mem o ry (Fsus2)seep from my (G)veins.
Let me be (Dm)emp ty,
oh, and (F)weight less and may be I’ll (C)find some (Am7)peace to night
in the (C)arms
(C6)of the an gel.
Fly a (Em)way
from here,
from this (F)dark,
cold
ho tel room
and the end
less ness that you fear.
You are (C)pulled
from
the wreck age
of your (Em)si lent
rev er ie.
You’re in the (F)arms
(Fsus)of
the (F)an gel.
May you (C)find
some com fort here.
You’re so tired of the here.
You’re in the (F)arms
(Fsus)of
the (F)an gel.
May you (C)find
(G7sus)some com fort here.
Angel by Sarah McLachlan
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
This arrangement is a great way to develop smooth left-hand chord transitions in the key of C, and at 120 BPM you have enough breathing room to really focus on clean changes.
Your biggest challenge here will be the sus chords — Fsus2 and Fsus4 require you to swap just one finger while holding the rest of the shape steady, so isolate those bars early and drill them hands-separate until the movement feels automatic.
Watch the shift from G7 to Am7 as well; that minor-seventh voicing can catch you off guard if you're not anticipating the finger repositioning.
I'd suggest starting at half tempo with just your left hand, looping the verse progression until it's effortless, then layering in the melody.
Use sustain pedal generously but lift cleanly on each chord change to avoid muddy overlap — this song's sad, reflective mood depends on that clarity.
Once the transitions feel natural, bring it up to full speed and focus on dynamics: keep everything gentle through the verses, then let the chorus open up slightly.
This is the piece that will build your confidence with seventh chords and suspensions in real musical context, and those shapes show up everywhere in pop ballads going forward.
About “Angel”
- What key is "Angel" in?
- "Angel" by Sarah McLachlan is in the key of C 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.
- What chords are used in "Angel"?
- This arrangement of "Angel" uses 12 chords: Am, Am7, C, C6, Dm, Dm7, Em, F, +4 more.
- 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.
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