Ordinary Angel Chords
by Hue And Cry
Ordinary Angel by Hue And Cry is a more advanced guitar song played in the key of A. It uses the chords A, D, F, G, Bb, Eb, Gb and Ab. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
verse 1
A D A D F G
I got the card, delivers the goods, fills me with happiness
A D A D
It's joy for a while 'till the first of the month
F G
Then I'm chasing my tail again
A D A F
I want a life that's bigger than me
D F
'Cause I'm crushing myself to death
A D F
Tell you what I don't need
D G
No heaven sent deity
A D A D
'Cause I'm an ordinary angel, winning tiny victories
A D G F D F
And though the ordinary angels fly, their wings weigh heavily
A D A D
I try to be a daily genius, there's no idea beyond my reach.
A D G F D F A
With all the angels and the geniuses, my company I'm gonna keep, aah haa haa
verse 2
A D A D F G
I'm watching the news, & I feel my face, hanging like plasticene
A D A D F G
Now I see the plot, I've got the plan, every move is transparent to me
A D A F D F
Profit and power's turning the world, & I'm leaning against the spin
A D F D G
Give me a vision please, & I don't mean heavenly
Chorus A D A D
I'm an ordinary angel, winning tiny victories
A D G F D F
And though the ordinary angels fly, their wings weigh heavily
A D A D
I try to be a daily genius, there's no idea beyond my reach
A D G F D F A
With all the angels and the geniuses, my company I'm gonna keep (Main Riff in A then Bb)
Bb Eb Bb Eb Gb Ab
I want a life that's bigger than me, 'cause I'm crushing myself to death
Bb Eb Gb Eb Ab
Give me a vision please, & I don't mean heavenly
Repeat Chorus
Chorus Fraction
Bb Eb Ab Gb Eb Gb
I am an ordinary angel child, walking with the daily geniuses
Repeat Chorus in Bb