Angel's Lullaby

by Richard Marx
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Lyrics

(C)I was nev er

a live

you till the (C)day I was blessed

with you.

When (C)I hold you late

at night,

I know what (C)I was put here

to do.

And I turn

(E)off the world

and lis ten to you

(Dm11)sigh.

And I will sing

my (Gsus)an gel’s

lull a (C)by.

(C)Know I’m for ev

er near,

you feel the (C)one you can al

ways call.

Right (C)now, all you know

to fear

I are the (C)shad ows to on

your wall.

And I’m here,

(E)close e nough

to kiss the tears you

(Dm11)cry.

And I will sing

my (Gsus)an gel’s

lull a (C)by.

(Csus)by.

So tell me how

to stop the years from rac ing.

Is there a se cret some one (F)knows?

I’ll nev er catch

all the mem o ries I’m chas ing.

I’ll nev er be read y to let (Fm6)go.

(Am7)by.

Let this be

our (G)an gel’s

lull a by.

Angel's Lullaby by Richard Marx

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Angel's Lullaby”

What key is "Angel's Lullaby" in?
"Angel's Lullaby" by Richard Marx is in the key of C with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Angel's Lullaby" 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's Lullaby" 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's Lullaby"?
This arrangement of "Angel's Lullaby" uses 15 chords: Am, Am7, C, Csus4, Dm7, Dmin, E, Em, +7 more.
How long does it take to learn "Angel's Lullaby" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Richard Marx can I play here?
Try "HOLD ON TO THE NIGHTS", "ENDLESS SUMMER NIGHTS", "HAZARD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.