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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Angel" by Sarah McLachlan: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Angel" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Angel" by Sarah McLachlan. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Angel" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Angel" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.