Angels Wish

by Steven Curtis Chapman
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Lyrics

Was God smil (F)ing when He spoke the (C)words that (Csus)made the world?

And did He cry a (F)bout the flood?

What does God’s voice (F)sound like when He (C)sings (Csus)or when (C)He’s an gry?

(Dm7)These are just a few things

that the (Bbsus2)an gels have on me.

Well, (C)I can’t fly, at least not yet.

I’ve (Am)got no ha lo (Bb)on my (F)head, and (Am)I can’t e ven start to pic ture Heav en’s beau ty.

But (C)I’ve been shown the Sav ior’s love.

The (Am)grace of God has (Bb)raised me (F)up to (Am)show me things the (C)an gels long to (D)look in to.

And (Dm7)I know things

(F)an gels on ly (Gm7)wish they knew.

I have seen the (F)dark and (Csus)des p’rate (C)place where (Csus)sin will take you.

I’ve felt lone li (F)ness and (Csus)shame.

And I have watched (F)the blind ing light of (C)grace (Csus)come break (C)ing through with a sweet ness on ly tast ed by the for (Bb)giv en and re deemed.

Still, (Bbsus2)wish they knew.

And some day I’ll sit down with my an (F)gel friends up in Heav en.

They’ll (Am)tell me a bout cre a tion,

and I’ll tell them a sto ry of grace.

Well, (C)I can’t fly, at least not yet.

I’ve (Am)got no ha lo (Bb)on my (F)head, and (Am)I can’t e ven start to pic ture Heav en’s beau ty.

But (C)I’ve been shown the Sav ior’s love.

The (Am)grace of God has (Bb)raised me (F)up to (Am)show me things the an gels long to (D)look in to.

And (Dm7)I know things the (F)an gels on ly (Gm7)wish they knew.

Angels Wish — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Angels Wish" by Steven Curtis Chapman: 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.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Angels Wish”

What key is "Angels Wish" by Steven Curtis Chapman played in?
Angels Wish 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 "Angels Wish"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Angels Wish" 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 "Angels Wish"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Angels Wish"?
"Angels Wish" was originally performed by Steven Curtis Chapman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Angels Wish"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: Am, Bb, Bbsus2, C, Csus4, D, D7, Dm7, +7 more.
What other songs by Steven Curtis Chapman can I play here?
Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "I'M GONNA BE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Angels Wish" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Angels Wish" by Steven Curtis Chapman. 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 "Angels Wish" 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 "Angels Wish" 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.