Very underrated power ballad by Crimson Glory. The song consists in seven 4 chords progressions overall.
You can use E7 instead of G#dim: it changes the bass line but it's easier to play.
[Intro]
C G#dim Am Fadd9 F
[Verse]
C G#dim Am F
Innocence is fragile like the wind
C G#dim Am F
Cold hearts can tear it down
C G#dim Am F
It's hard to find some sanctuary
Am C/G
I know it feels just like
D/F# F
the world is on your shoulders
G G#dim
And you won't survive if
Am F Fmaj7
it gets any colder
[Chorus]
C G Am F
Angels - wait for tomorrow
C G Am F
Before you smile you gotta cry sometimes
C G Am F
Angels - a new day will follow
Am C/G D/F# F
Even angels need to learn how to fly
[Verse]
C G#dim Am F
Listen close to the child inside you
C G#dim Am F
Beggin' to be set free
C G#dim
You've lost your way and
Am F
your heart is needing shelter
Am C/G
I know you feel the walls are
D/F# F
Closing all around
G G#dim
Hold on, it won't be long
Am F Fmaj7
Before you break 'em down
[Chorus]
C G Am F
Angels - wait for tomorrow
C G Am F
Before you smile you gotta cry sometimes
C G Am F
Angels - a new day will follow
Am C/G D/F# F
Even angels need to learn how to fly
G G#dim
Believe in all your dreams
Am F Fmaj7
And reach for the sky
[Solo]
Am F C G (x3) Am C/G D/F# G G#dim Am F Fmaj7
[Bridge]
C G#/C
So hard all alone
Eb Bb
Fightin' thru the pain
C G#/C
Some day you'll stand up
Eb Bb
Strong and unafraid
D Bb/D
And then you'll see the sun
F C Bb
Right behind the rain
Bb
Spread your wings
[Chorus]
C G Am F
Angels - wait for tomorrow
C G Am F
Before you smile you gotta cry sometimes
C G Am F
Angels - a new day will follow
C G Am F
Even angels need to learn how to fly
C G Am F
Angels - wait for tomorrow
C G Am F
Before you smile you gotta cry sometimes
C G Am F
Angels - a new day will follow
C G Am F
Even angels need to learn how to fly
Am F C G
Angels, angels (x4)
Am C/G D/F# F C
Even angels need to learn how to fly
