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Intro:
Eb Fm Eb
Verse 1:
Fm
Your sick little face looked into my eyes
Eb
And I didn't know what to say
Fm
But I'd really prefer if you didn't die
Eb
And you said you'd try your best that day
Verse 2:
Cm
I told you to stare at the trees and the sun
Fm Eb
And the hope they bring to the table
{Eb}
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But it was all in vain
Fm
You said all kind of strange things
Eb
Like you were ready to meet a real life angel
Fm7
Can't you see what I see baby
Bb
You're still a child
Eb
A young woman maybe
Fm7
Don't leave me to meet some spirit
Bb Eb
From where I stand I'm looking at it
Ab
A real life angel
Bb
Don't need wings
Ab Eb
For me to know
Ab
You're a true archangel
Bb
Don't need halos
Ab G Ab
For me to see what I truly see
Eb
A real life angel
Verse 3:
Fm7
I banish all your tears
Bb Eb
They're not welcome in this town
Fm
If I could I would go back in time
Bb
And kill anyone that hurt you
Eb
Or steal you away and hide you
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Cm7
I'd try to show you the jokes I've learned
Fm7 Bb
To show life doesn't need to be so painful
Eb
But you had made up your mind
Fm7
You were saying all kind of strange things
Bb Eb
Like you were ready to see the pearly gates open
Fm7
Can't you see what I see baby
Bb
You're just a girl
Eb
A young woman barely
Fm7
Don't ditch me to meet some cherub
Bb
Can't you see your own reflection
Ab
A real life angel
Bb Ab Eb
Don't need wings for me to know
Ab
You're a true archangel
Bb Ab
If there's one thing I'm sure
G Ab
The afterlife is a bore
Eb
So stay a real life angel
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Published: May 2, 2026
Last Updated: May 2, 2026