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Earth Angel Chords

The Penguins Beginner Key of A 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

A · F#m · D · E

Earth Angel Chords – Guitar

The Penguins’ classic 1954 doo-wop ballad about an idealized love. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the dreamy feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A E

Earth angel, earth angel, will you be mine?

A E

My darling dear, love you all the time

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Chorus

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Verse 2

A E

I fell for you and I knew the view

A E

Of heaven on earth, seems I’ve known you before

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A

Earth angel, earth angel, please be mine

E A

My darling dear, love you all the time

E A D

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

Chorus

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Bridge

A E

I fell for you and I knew the view

A E

Of heaven on earth, seems I’ve known you before

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

Chorus

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Outro

A E

Earth angel, earth angel, will you be mine?

A E

My darling dear, love you all the time

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Practice tip: Focus on the simple A, D, and E chord changes. The song repeats these three chords throughout, so get comfortable moving between them smoothly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Earth Angel"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, F#m, D and E.

Is "Earth Angel" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Earth Angel" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Earth Angel"?

It was written by Curtis Williams, Jesse Belvin, Gaynel Hodge, and released in 1954.

Atap to play

F#mtap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

A · F#m · D · E

Earth Angel Chords – Ukulele

The Penguins’ classic 1954 doo-wop ballad about an idealized love. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the dreamy feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A E

Earth angel, earth angel, will you be mine?

A E

My darling dear, love you all the time

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Chorus

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Verse 2

A E

I fell for you and I knew the view

A E

Of heaven on earth, seems I’ve known you before

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A

Earth angel, earth angel, please be mine

E A

My darling dear, love you all the time

E A D

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

Chorus

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Bridge

A E

I fell for you and I knew the view

A E

Of heaven on earth, seems I’ve known you before

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

Chorus

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Outro

A E

Earth angel, earth angel, will you be mine?

A E

My darling dear, love you all the time

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Practice tip: Focus on the simple A, D, and E chord changes. The song repeats these three chords throughout, so get comfortable moving between them smoothly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Earth Angel"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, F#m, D and E.

Is "Earth Angel" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Earth Angel" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Earth Angel"?

It was written by Curtis Williams, Jesse Belvin, Gaynel Hodge, and released in 1954.

Atap to play

F#mtap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

A · F#m · D · E

Earth Angel Chords – Piano

The Penguins’ classic 1954 doo-wop ballad about an idealized love. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the dreamy feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A E

Earth angel, earth angel, will you be mine?

A E

My darling dear, love you all the time

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Chorus

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Verse 2

A E

I fell for you and I knew the view

A E

Of heaven on earth, seems I’ve known you before

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A

Earth angel, earth angel, please be mine

E A

My darling dear, love you all the time

E A D

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

Chorus

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Bridge

A E

I fell for you and I knew the view

A E

Of heaven on earth, seems I’ve known you before

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

Chorus

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Outro

A E

Earth angel, earth angel, will you be mine?

A E

My darling dear, love you all the time

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Practice tip: Focus on the simple A, D, and E chord changes. The song repeats these three chords throughout, so get comfortable moving between them smoothly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Earth Angel"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, F#m, D and E.

Is "Earth Angel" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Earth Angel" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Earth Angel"?

It was written by Curtis Williams, Jesse Belvin, Gaynel Hodge, and released in 1954.

Atap to play

F#mtap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

A · F#m · D · E

Earth Angel Chords – Banjo

The Penguins’ classic 1954 doo-wop ballad about an idealized love. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the dreamy feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A E

Earth angel, earth angel, will you be mine?

A E

My darling dear, love you all the time

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Chorus

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Verse 2

A E

I fell for you and I knew the view

A E

Of heaven on earth, seems I’ve known you before

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A

Earth angel, earth angel, please be mine

E A

My darling dear, love you all the time

E A D

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

Chorus

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Bridge

A E

I fell for you and I knew the view

A E

Of heaven on earth, seems I’ve known you before

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

Chorus

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Outro

A E

Earth angel, earth angel, will you be mine?

A E

My darling dear, love you all the time

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Practice tip: Focus on the simple A, D, and E chord changes. The song repeats these three chords throughout, so get comfortable moving between them smoothly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Earth Angel"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, F#m, D and E.

Is "Earth Angel" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Earth Angel" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Earth Angel"?

It was written by Curtis Williams, Jesse Belvin, Gaynel Hodge, and released in 1954.

Atap to play

F#mtap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

A · F#m · D · E

Earth Angel Chords – Mandolin

The Penguins’ classic 1954 doo-wop ballad about an idealized love. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the dreamy feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A E

Earth angel, earth angel, will you be mine?

A E

My darling dear, love you all the time

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Chorus

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Verse 2

A E

I fell for you and I knew the view

A E

Of heaven on earth, seems I’ve known you before

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A

Earth angel, earth angel, please be mine

E A

My darling dear, love you all the time

E A D

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

Chorus

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Bridge

A E

I fell for you and I knew the view

A E

Of heaven on earth, seems I’ve known you before

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

Chorus

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Outro

A E

Earth angel, earth angel, will you be mine?

A E

My darling dear, love you all the time

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Practice tip: Focus on the simple A, D, and E chord changes. The song repeats these three chords throughout, so get comfortable moving between them smoothly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Earth Angel"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, F#m, D and E.

Is "Earth Angel" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Earth Angel" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Earth Angel"?

It was written by Curtis Williams, Jesse Belvin, Gaynel Hodge, and released in 1954.

Atap to play

F#mtap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

A · F#m · D · E

Earth Angel Chords – Harmonica

The Penguins’ classic 1954 doo-wop ballad about an idealized love. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the dreamy feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A E

Earth angel, earth angel, will you be mine?

A E

My darling dear, love you all the time

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Chorus

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Verse 2

A E

I fell for you and I knew the view

A E

Of heaven on earth, seems I’ve known you before

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A

Earth angel, earth angel, please be mine

E A

My darling dear, love you all the time

E A D

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

Chorus

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Bridge

A E

I fell for you and I knew the view

A E

Of heaven on earth, seems I’ve known you before

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

Chorus

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Outro

A E

Earth angel, earth angel, will you be mine?

A E

My darling dear, love you all the time

A D A

I’m just a fool, a fool in love with you

E A E

Earth angel, earth angel, the one I a-dore

A E

Love you forever, and ever more

Practice tip: Focus on the simple A, D, and E chord changes. The song repeats these three chords throughout, so get comfortable moving between them smoothly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Earth Angel"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, F#m, D and E.

Is "Earth Angel" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Earth Angel" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Earth Angel"?

It was written by Curtis Williams, Jesse Belvin, Gaynel Hodge, and released in 1954.