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Angel Of Harlem

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The KEY to getting this song right is applying the CORRECT C & F chords.
Chords:  The F, G & Am chords during the breaks and choruses are played as per normal.
The C & F’s during the intro & verses are played as such: the C is as per normal but with
pinky finger on string 1, fret 3. The F in the verses is played, from the C shape 
by merely dropping fingers 2 & 3 (the two middle ones) one string down each, your
and index figures stay where they are throughout all the C-F changes. Thus the change 
C to F and back to C again during the verse’s is done by merely moving fingers 2 & 3 up or 
one string each.
Strum:  In the verses the C is played two down-one up with a change into F which is
down-up, down-up and then back into C again. Listen to the song intro and you will hear.
Try changing the strum pattern in the break & chorus for maximum effect
It takes some practice to get right but when you do it sounds awesome!
[Intro]
(    C  F)     (x4)
[Verse 1]
CIt was a cold and wet DFecember day
CWhen we touched the ground at JFFK
CSnow was meltinFg on the ground
COn BLS I Fheard the sound,   of an CangelF  F  
CNew York, like a FChristmas tree
CTonight this city Fbelongs to me,   CAngelF  F  
[Chorus I] (change to a normal F)
FSoul lGove...this love won't let me Fgo
                 G(    C  F)     (x4)
So long...angel of Harlem
[Verse 2]
CBirdland on fifty-thrFee
CThe street sounds like a Fsymphony
CWe got John Coltrane and Fa love supreme
CMiles says she's got to Fbe an aCngelF  F  
CLady Day got diamonFd eyes
CShe sees the truth behind the Flies,   CAngelF  F  
[Chorus II] (change to a normal F)
[Break] (change to normal chords)
AmOooh, oGooh… oooh, Faaahh aaaaahhh
She sayAms it's hGeart... heart and Fsoul...
Pause 2-3-4
             (     C  F)   x4
Yeah yeah...(yeah)
[Verse 3]
CBlue light on the avFenue
CGod knows they got tFo you
CAn empty glass, the lFady sings
CEyes swollen like a bFee sting
CBlinded you lost Fyour way
CThrough the side streets and the Falleyway
CLike a star exploding Fin the night
CFalling to the city in bFroad daylight
[Break] (change to normal chords)
An angFel in Devil's shoes
GSalvation in the blues
You never looked like an aFngel
                    G(    C  F)   x4
Yeah yeah...angel of Harlem

All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

This song is a vibrant homage to Billie Holiday, written during a time when U2 was exploring American roots music. Inspired by their first trip to New York City, the lyrics weave together various city landmarks with rich jazz history, name-dropping figures like John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and Holiday herself. It captures the spirit of Harlem and the enduring legacy of its musical giants. Playing it feels like stepping into a bustling, soulful New York night, filled with echoes of jazz legends.

AI-written from these sources:Angel of Harlem — Wikipedia ↗U2 — Wikipedia ↗

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Angel Of Harlem

by U2

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Chords in this song · guitar

The KEY to getting this song right is applying the CORRECT C & F chords.

Chords: The F, G & Am chords during the breaks and choruses are played as per normal.

The C & F’s during the intro & verses are played as such: the C is as per normal but with

pinky finger on string 1, fret 3. The F in the verses is played, from the C shape

by merely dropping fingers 2 & 3 (the two middle ones) one string down each, your

and index figures stay where they are throughout all the C-F changes. Thus the change

C to F and back to C again during the verse’s is done by merely moving fingers 2 & 3 up or

one string each.

Strum: In the verses the C is played two down-one up with a change into F which is

down-up, down-up and then back into C again. Listen to the song intro and you will hear.

Try changing the strum pattern in the break & chorus for maximum effect

It takes some practice to get right but when you do it sounds awesome!

[Intro]

C F

( ) (x4)

[Verse 1]

C F

It was a cold and wet December day

C F

When we touched the ground at JFK

C F

Snow was melting on the ground

C F C F F

On BLS I heard the sound, of an angel

C F

New York, like a Christmas tree

C F C F F

Tonight this city belongs to me, Angel

[Chorus I] (change to a normal F)

F G F

Soul love...this love won't let me go

G C F

( ) (x4)

So long...angel of Harlem

[Verse 2]

C F

Birdland on fifty-three

C F

The street sounds like a symphony

C F

We got John Coltrane and a love supreme

C F C F F

Miles says she's got to be an angel

C F

Lady Day got diamond eyes

C F C F F

She sees the truth behind the lies, Angel

[Chorus II] (change to a normal F)

[Break] (change to normal chords)

Am G F

Oooh, oooh… oooh, aaahh aaaaahhh

Am G F

She says it's heart... heart and soul...

Pause 2-3-4

C F

( ) x4

Yeah yeah...(yeah)

[Verse 3]

C F

Blue light on the avenue

C F

God knows they got to you

C F

An empty glass, the lady sings

C F

Eyes swollen like a bee sting

C F

Blinded you lost your way

C F

Through the side streets and the alleyway

C F

Like a star exploding in the night

C F

Falling to the city in broad daylight

[Break] (change to normal chords)

An angel in Devil's shoes

Salvation in the blues

You never looked like an angel

G C F

( ) x4

Yeah yeah...angel of Harlem

About Angel Of Harlem Chords by U2

Learn how to play Angel Of Harlem by U2 with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Angel Of Harlem chords”, “Angel Of Harlem guitar chords”, or “U2 Angel Of Harlem chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Angel Of Harlem chords and for experienced players who want accurate Angel Of Harlem lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, G, Am.

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