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Angel

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Tuning - Tune down whole step -  D   G   C   F   A  D  
[Intro]
  GNow this one's dCedicated to all the youths who wDant to say nice things to all them gCirls  hahaha
   GTreat y'all like dCiamonds and pearls, (DedicatDed to all the girls around the world) C  
     GNow this is Rayvon and Shaggy wCith a combination you can't Dmiss  hahaCha
Flip this one upon the mGusical disc,  (Wah!    C   DUh- uh!    CWah- wah- wah!)
[Chorus]
   GGirl you’re my Cangel, you’re my Ddarlin' aCngel
   GCloser than my Cpeeps you are to Dme,  Cbaby
   GShorty you’re my Cangel, you’re my dDarlin' aCngel
   GGirl, you are my Cfriend when I’m in nDeed, Clady
[Verse 1]
  GLife a one big Cparty when you’re still young
  DBut who’s gonna have your Cback when it all done?
G(yeah) It's all good when you're lCittle, you have pure fun
DCan’t be a fool, son, Cwhat about the long run?
G(yah)  Lookin' back shorty Calways a mention
   DSay me not givin' Cher much attention
G(yeah) She was there through my Cincarceration
I Dwanna show the nation Cmy appreciation
[Chorus]
   GGirl you’re my Cangel, you’re my Ddarlin' aCngel (uh!)
   GCloser than my Cpeeps you are to Dme,  Cbaby  (selah!)
   GShorty you’re my Cangel, you’re my dDarlin' aCngel
   GGirl, you are my Cfriend when I’m in nDeed, Clady
[Verse 2]
  GYou’re a queen and that’s Chow you should be treated  (Ah!)
   DThough you never get the Clovin' that you needed
G(yeah)   Coulda left but I cCalled and you heeded
DBegged and I pleaded, Cmission completed
G(yah) Mama said that I and CI dissed the program
   DNot the type to mess arCound with your emotions
G(yeah)   But the feelin' that I Chave for you are so strong
DBeen together so long, Cthis could never be wrong. 
[Chorus]
   GGirl you’re my Cangel, you’re my Ddarlin' aCngel (uh!)
   GCloser than my Cpeeps you are to Dme,  Cbaby
   GShorty you’re my Cangel, you’re my dDarlin' aCngel
   GGirl, you are my Cfriend when I’m in nDeed, Clady
[Bridge]
   GGirl, in-spite of my behCavior ,
 see you’re my sDavior, (you must be sCent from up above)
   GAh you appear to me so Ctender
 I surrDender (Thanks for gCivin' me your love.)
   GGirl, in-spite of my behCavior,
 see you’re my sDavior, (you must be sCent from up above)
   GAh you appear to me so Ctender,
                        DN.C.
 well, girl I surrender (Said thanks for givin' me your love.)   
[Verse 3]
  GLife a one big Cparty when you’re still young
  DAnd who’s gonna have your Cback when it all done?
G(yeah) It's all good when you're lCittle, you have pure fun
DCan’t be a fool, son, Cwhat about the long run?
G(yah)  Lookin' back shorty Calways a mention
   DSay me not givin' Cher much attention
G(yeah) She was there through my Cincarceration
I Dwanna show the nation Cmy appreciation
[Chorus]
   GGirl you’re my Cangel, you’re my Ddarlin' aCngel (wah!)
   GCloser than my Cpeeps you are to Dme,  Cbaby
   GShorty you’re my Cangel, you’re my dDarlin' aCngel  (ah!)
   GGirl, you are my Cfriend when I’m in nDeed, Clady
[Chorus]
   GGirl you’re my Cangel, you’re my Ddarlin' aCngel (uh-wah)
   GCloser than my Cpeeps you are to Dme,  Cbaby
   GShorty you’re my Cangel, you’re my dDarlin' aCngel
   GGirl, you are my Cfriend when I’m in nDeed, Clady
[Outro]
G  C   D   C
G

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The story behind the song

"Angel" features a melody interpolated from the 1967 song "Angel of the Morning" and also samples the bassline from the 1973 song "The Joker." This blend gives the song a familiar yet fresh feel, combining elements from different eras to create its distinct sound. It's a track from Shaggy's fifth studio album, Hot Shot, and features Barbadian singer Rayvon. Playing this song feels like stepping into a warm, inviting groove that carries a touch of classic charm.

AI-written from these sources:Angel (Shaggy song) — Wikipedia ↗Shaggy (musician) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Angel

by Shaggy

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Chords in this song · guitar

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D G C F A D

Tuning - Tune down whole step -

[Intro]

G C D C

Now this one's dedicated to all the youths who want to say nice things to all them girls hahaha

G C D C

Treat y'all like diamonds and pearls, (Dedicated to all the girls around the world)

G C D C

Now this is Rayvon and Shaggy with a combination you can't miss hahaha

G C D C

Flip this one upon the musical disc, (Wah! Uh- uh! Wah- wah- wah!)

[Chorus]

G C D C

Girl you’re my angel, you’re my darlin' angel

G C D C

Closer than my peeps you are to me, baby

G C D C

Shorty you’re my angel, you’re my darlin' angel

G C D C

Girl, you are my friend when I’m in need, lady

[Verse 1]

G C

Life a one big party when you’re still young

D C

But who’s gonna have your back when it all done?

G C

(yeah) It's all good when you're little, you have pure fun

D C

Can’t be a fool, son, what about the long run?

G C

(yah) Lookin' back shorty always a mention

D C

Say me not givin' her much attention

G C

(yeah) She was there through my incarceration

D C

I wanna show the nation my appreciation

[Chorus]

G C D C

Girl you’re my angel, you’re my darlin' angel (uh!)

G C D C

Closer than my peeps you are to me, baby (selah!)

G C D C

Shorty you’re my angel, you’re my darlin' angel

G C D C

Girl, you are my friend when I’m in need, lady

[Verse 2]

G C

You’re a queen and that’s how you should be treated (Ah!)

D C

Though you never get the lovin' that you needed

G C

(yeah) Coulda left but I called and you heeded

D C

Begged and I pleaded, mission completed

G C

(yah) Mama said that I and I dissed the program

D C

Not the type to mess around with your emotions

G C

(yeah) But the feelin' that I have for you are so strong

D C

Been together so long, this could never be wrong.

[Chorus]

G C D C

Girl you’re my angel, you’re my darlin' angel (uh!)

G C D C

Closer than my peeps you are to me, baby

G C D C

Shorty you’re my angel, you’re my darlin' angel

G C D C

Girl, you are my friend when I’m in need, lady

[Bridge]

G C

Girl, in-spite of my behavior ,

D C

see you’re my savior, (you must be sent from up above)

G C

Ah you appear to me so tender

D C

I surrender (Thanks for givin' me your love.)

G C

Girl, in-spite of my behavior,

D C

see you’re my savior, (you must be sent from up above)

G C

Ah you appear to me so tender,

N.C.

well, girl I surrender (Said thanks for givin' me your love.)

[Verse 3]

G C

Life a one big party when you’re still young

D C

And who’s gonna have your back when it all done?

G C

(yeah) It's all good when you're little, you have pure fun

D C

Can’t be a fool, son, what about the long run?

G C

(yah) Lookin' back shorty always a mention

D C

Say me not givin' her much attention

G C

(yeah) She was there through my incarceration

D C

I wanna show the nation my appreciation

[Chorus]

G C D C

Girl you’re my angel, you’re my darlin' angel (wah!)

G C D C

Closer than my peeps you are to me, baby

G C D C

Shorty you’re my angel, you’re my darlin' angel (ah!)

G C D C

Girl, you are my friend when I’m in need, lady

[Chorus]

G C D C

Girl you’re my angel, you’re my darlin' angel (uh-wah)

G C D C

Closer than my peeps you are to me, baby

G C D C

Shorty you’re my angel, you’re my darlin' angel

G C D C

Girl, you are my friend when I’m in need, lady

[Outro]

G C D C

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