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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Angel" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 120 BPM.
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.
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About “Angel”
- Why does "Angel" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Angel".
- What key is "Angel" by Sarah McLachlan played in?
- Angel is arranged in the key of C 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 120 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 chords are used in "Angel"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: Am, Am7, C, C6, Dm, Dm7, Em, F, +4 more.
- 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.
- Is this real sheet music for "Angel"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Angel".
- Can I see all the notes in "Angel"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
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