Angel

by Sarah McLachlan
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Lyrics

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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Angel" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Angel"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Angel". Key of C, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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