What key is "My Special Angel" in?

"My Special Angel" by Jimmy Duncan is in the key of C with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "My Special Angel" 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 "My Special Angel" 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.

How long does it take to learn "My Special Angel" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

You (Am)are my (Em)spe cial an (C7)gel,

sent from (G)up a (C)bove.

The (G)Lord smiled (C)down on (Am)me and (D)sent an an gel to (G7)love.

You (Am)are my (Em)spe cial an (C7)gel,

right from (G)par a (C)dise.

I (G)know that (C)you’re an (Am)an gel, (D)sent an an gel to (G7)love.

(D)heav en is (G7)in your (C)eyes.

A (Dm7)smile from your (G)lips brings the (Cmaj7)sum mer (Am)sun shine.

The (Dm7)tears from your (G)eyes bring the (Cmaj7)rain.

I (Em)feel your (Am)touch, your (Em)warm em (Am)brace, and (Dm)I’m in heav en a (G7)gain.

You (Am)are my (Em)spe cial an (C)gel,

through e (G)ter ni (C)ty.

I’ll (G)have my (C)spe cial (Am)an gel (D7)here to (G7)watch o ver (C)me.

My Special Angel by Jimmy Duncan

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “My Special Angel”

What key is "My Special Angel" in?: "My Special Angel" by Jimmy Duncan is in the key of C with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "My Special Angel" 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 "My Special Angel" 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.
How long does it take to learn "My Special Angel" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.