Gtap to play
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground Chords – Harmonica
Willie Nelson’s poignant ballad about a fleeting, healing love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s tender mood.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G
D – C – G
G – C
G
D – C – G
Chorus
G
C – G
D – C
G – C (×2)
G – D
C – G – D
Verse 2
G – C
G
D – C – G
G – C
G – D
C – G – D
Chorus
G
C – G
D – C
G – C (×2)
G – D
C – G – D
Bridge
C – G
C
D – C – G
Chorus
G
C – G
D – C
G – C (×2)
G – D
C – G – D
Practice tip: Focus on the G to C and G to D transitions, as they are the most common changes in this song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.
Is "Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground"?
It was written by Willie Nelson, and released in 1981.