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Angel from Montgomery Chords – Guitar
John Prine’s heartbreaking classic about unfulfilled dreams. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play this with a slow, steady strum. Let each chord ring out fully before changing — the spaces between chords are part of the song.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G C G
I am an old woman named after my mother
G D
My old man is another child that’s grown old
G C G
If dreams were lightning, thunder was desire
G D G
This old house would have burnt down a long time ago
Chorus
C G Em
Make me an angel that flies from Montgomery
C G D
Make me a poster of an old rodeo
C G Em
Just give me one thing that I can hold on to
C G D G
To believe in this livin’ is just a hard way to go
Verse 2
G C G
When I was a young girl, well I had me a cowboy
G D
He weren’t much to look at, just a free ramblin’ man
G C G
But that was a long time, and no matter how I try
G D G
The years just flow by like a broken down dam
Chorus
C G Em
Make me an angel that flies from Montgomery
C G D
Make me a poster of an old rodeo
C G Em
Just give me one thing that I can hold on to
C G D G
To believe in this livin’ is just a hard way to go
Verse 3
G C G
There’s flies in the kitchen, I can hear ’em there buzzin’
G D
And I ain’t done nothing since I woke up today
G C G
How the hell can a person go to work in the morning
G D G
Come home in the evening and have nothing to say
Chorus
C G Em
Make me an angel that flies from Montgomery
C G D
Make me a poster of an old rodeo
C G Em
Just give me one thing that I can hold on to
C G D G
To believe in this livin’ is just a hard way to go
Practice tip: Bonnie Raitt made this song famous. Try fingerpicking the verses for a more intimate feel, then strum the chorus for dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Angel from Montgomery"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Angel from Montgomery" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Angel from Montgomery" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Angel from Montgomery"?
It was written by John Prine, and released in 1971.
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Angel from Montgomery Chords – Ukulele
John Prine’s heartbreaking classic about unfulfilled dreams. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Play this with a slow, steady strum. Let each chord ring out fully before changing — the spaces between chords are part of the song.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G C G
I am an old woman named after my mother
G D
My old man is another child that’s grown old
G C G
If dreams were lightning, thunder was desire
G D G
This old house would have burnt down a long time ago
Chorus
C G Em
Make me an angel that flies from Montgomery
C G D
Make me a poster of an old rodeo
C G Em
Just give me one thing that I can hold on to
C G D G
To believe in this livin’ is just a hard way to go
Verse 2
G C G
When I was a young girl, well I had me a cowboy
G D
He weren’t much to look at, just a free ramblin’ man
G C G
But that was a long time, and no matter how I try
G D G
The years just flow by like a broken down dam
Chorus
C G Em
Make me an angel that flies from Montgomery
C G D
Make me a poster of an old rodeo
C G Em
Just give me one thing that I can hold on to
C G D G
To believe in this livin’ is just a hard way to go
Verse 3
G C G
There’s flies in the kitchen, I can hear ’em there buzzin’
G D
And I ain’t done nothing since I woke up today
G C G
How the hell can a person go to work in the morning
G D G
Come home in the evening and have nothing to say
Chorus
C G Em
Make me an angel that flies from Montgomery
C G D
Make me a poster of an old rodeo
C G Em
Just give me one thing that I can hold on to
C G D G
To believe in this livin’ is just a hard way to go
Practice tip: Bonnie Raitt made this song famous. Try fingerpicking the verses for a more intimate feel, then strum the chorus for dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Angel from Montgomery"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Angel from Montgomery" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Angel from Montgomery" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Angel from Montgomery"?
It was written by John Prine, and released in 1971.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Angel from Montgomery Chords – Piano
John Prine’s heartbreaking classic about unfulfilled dreams. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Play this with a slow, steady strum. Let each chord ring out fully before changing — the spaces between chords are part of the song.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G C G
I am an old woman named after my mother
G D
My old man is another child that’s grown old
G C G
If dreams were lightning, thunder was desire
G D G
This old house would have burnt down a long time ago
Chorus
C G Em
Make me an angel that flies from Montgomery
C G D
Make me a poster of an old rodeo
C G Em
Just give me one thing that I can hold on to
C G D G
To believe in this livin’ is just a hard way to go
Verse 2
G C G
When I was a young girl, well I had me a cowboy
G D
He weren’t much to look at, just a free ramblin’ man
G C G
But that was a long time, and no matter how I try
G D G
The years just flow by like a broken down dam
Chorus
C G Em
Make me an angel that flies from Montgomery
C G D
Make me a poster of an old rodeo
C G Em
Just give me one thing that I can hold on to
C G D G
To believe in this livin’ is just a hard way to go
Verse 3
G C G
There’s flies in the kitchen, I can hear ’em there buzzin’
G D
And I ain’t done nothing since I woke up today
G C G
How the hell can a person go to work in the morning
G D G
Come home in the evening and have nothing to say
Chorus
C G Em
Make me an angel that flies from Montgomery
C G D
Make me a poster of an old rodeo
C G Em
Just give me one thing that I can hold on to
C G D G
To believe in this livin’ is just a hard way to go
Practice tip: Bonnie Raitt made this song famous. Try fingerpicking the verses for a more intimate feel, then strum the chorus for dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Angel from Montgomery"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Angel from Montgomery" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Angel from Montgomery" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Angel from Montgomery"?
It was written by John Prine, and released in 1971.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Angel from Montgomery Chords – Banjo
John Prine’s heartbreaking classic about unfulfilled dreams. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Play this with a slow, steady strum. Let each chord ring out fully before changing — the spaces between chords are part of the song.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G C G
I am an old woman named after my mother
G D
My old man is another child that’s grown old
G C G
If dreams were lightning, thunder was desire
G D G
This old house would have burnt down a long time ago
Chorus
C G Em
Make me an angel that flies from Montgomery
C G D
Make me a poster of an old rodeo
C G Em
Just give me one thing that I can hold on to
C G D G
To believe in this livin’ is just a hard way to go
Verse 2
G C G
When I was a young girl, well I had me a cowboy
G D
He weren’t much to look at, just a free ramblin’ man
G C G
But that was a long time, and no matter how I try
G D G
The years just flow by like a broken down dam
Chorus
C G Em
Make me an angel that flies from Montgomery
C G D
Make me a poster of an old rodeo
C G Em
Just give me one thing that I can hold on to
C G D G
To believe in this livin’ is just a hard way to go
Verse 3
G C G
There’s flies in the kitchen, I can hear ’em there buzzin’
G D
And I ain’t done nothing since I woke up today
G C G
How the hell can a person go to work in the morning
G D G
Come home in the evening and have nothing to say
Chorus
C G Em
Make me an angel that flies from Montgomery
C G D
Make me a poster of an old rodeo
C G Em
Just give me one thing that I can hold on to
C G D G
To believe in this livin’ is just a hard way to go
Practice tip: Bonnie Raitt made this song famous. Try fingerpicking the verses for a more intimate feel, then strum the chorus for dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Angel from Montgomery"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Angel from Montgomery" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Angel from Montgomery" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Angel from Montgomery"?
It was written by John Prine, and released in 1971.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Angel from Montgomery Chords – Mandolin
John Prine’s heartbreaking classic about unfulfilled dreams. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Play this with a slow, steady strum. Let each chord ring out fully before changing — the spaces between chords are part of the song.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G C G
I am an old woman named after my mother
G D
My old man is another child that’s grown old
G C G
If dreams were lightning, thunder was desire
G D G
This old house would have burnt down a long time ago
Chorus
C G Em
Make me an angel that flies from Montgomery
C G D
Make me a poster of an old rodeo
C G Em
Just give me one thing that I can hold on to
C G D G
To believe in this livin’ is just a hard way to go
Verse 2
G C G
When I was a young girl, well I had me a cowboy
G D
He weren’t much to look at, just a free ramblin’ man
G C G
But that was a long time, and no matter how I try
G D G
The years just flow by like a broken down dam
Chorus
C G Em
Make me an angel that flies from Montgomery
C G D
Make me a poster of an old rodeo
C G Em
Just give me one thing that I can hold on to
C G D G
To believe in this livin’ is just a hard way to go
Verse 3
G C G
There’s flies in the kitchen, I can hear ’em there buzzin’
G D
And I ain’t done nothing since I woke up today
G C G
How the hell can a person go to work in the morning
G D G
Come home in the evening and have nothing to say
Chorus
C G Em
Make me an angel that flies from Montgomery
C G D
Make me a poster of an old rodeo
C G Em
Just give me one thing that I can hold on to
C G D G
To believe in this livin’ is just a hard way to go
Practice tip: Bonnie Raitt made this song famous. Try fingerpicking the verses for a more intimate feel, then strum the chorus for dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Angel from Montgomery"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Angel from Montgomery" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Angel from Montgomery" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Angel from Montgomery"?
It was written by John Prine, and released in 1971.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Angel from Montgomery Chords – Harmonica
John Prine’s heartbreaking classic about unfulfilled dreams. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Play this with a slow, steady strum. Let each chord ring out fully before changing — the spaces between chords are part of the song.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G C G
I am an old woman named after my mother
G D
My old man is another child that’s grown old
G C G
If dreams were lightning, thunder was desire
G D G
This old house would have burnt down a long time ago
Chorus
C G Em
Make me an angel that flies from Montgomery
C G D
Make me a poster of an old rodeo
C G Em
Just give me one thing that I can hold on to
C G D G
To believe in this livin’ is just a hard way to go
Verse 2
G C G
When I was a young girl, well I had me a cowboy
G D
He weren’t much to look at, just a free ramblin’ man
G C G
But that was a long time, and no matter how I try
G D G
The years just flow by like a broken down dam
Chorus
C G Em
Make me an angel that flies from Montgomery
C G D
Make me a poster of an old rodeo
C G Em
Just give me one thing that I can hold on to
C G D G
To believe in this livin’ is just a hard way to go
Verse 3
G C G
There’s flies in the kitchen, I can hear ’em there buzzin’
G D
And I ain’t done nothing since I woke up today
G C G
How the hell can a person go to work in the morning
G D G
Come home in the evening and have nothing to say
Chorus
C G Em
Make me an angel that flies from Montgomery
C G D
Make me a poster of an old rodeo
C G Em
Just give me one thing that I can hold on to
C G D G
To believe in this livin’ is just a hard way to go
Practice tip: Bonnie Raitt made this song famous. Try fingerpicking the verses for a more intimate feel, then strum the chorus for dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Angel from Montgomery"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Angel from Montgomery" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Angel from Montgomery" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Angel from Montgomery"?
It was written by John Prine, and released in 1971.