Angel Band
beginner
Angel Band
Gospel
Waltzes
Jerry Garcia
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Jam Along
Chord Chart
Verse
GG
GG
CC
GG
GG
DD
GG
GG
GG
GG
CC
GG
GG
DD
GG
GG
Chorus
DD
DD
GG
GG
DD
DD
GG
GG
CC
CC
GG
GG
GG
DD
GG
GG
CC
CC
GG
GG
GG
DD
GG
GG
Chords used:
C
D
G
Lyrics
My latest sun is sinking fast
My race is nearly run
My strongest trials now are past
My triumph has begun
Oh come angel band
Come and around me stand
Oh bear me away on your snow white wings
To my immortal home
Oh bear me away on your snow white wings
To my immortal home
Oh bear my longing heart to him
Who bled and died for me
Who's blood now cleanses from all sin
And gives me victoryDemo Videos
Angel Band - AJ Lee & Blue Summit
AJ Lee & Blue Summit
The Brothers Comatose & AJ Lee - "Angel Band"
The Brothers Comatose
Billy Strings covers Stanley Brothers' "Angel Band" 8/6/21 New Haven, CT
Less Than Face Productions
Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys - Angel Band
vafolklife
Angel Band - Chris Eldridge & Bryan Sutton
Libby’s Bluegrass Videos
About This Song
Angel Band is a gospel standard that's become a beloved part of the bluegrass repertoire. It's typically played in G and uses just 3 chords (the 1-4-5), making it beginner-friendly and a great choice for newer players joining their first jam sessions.
This waltz has a distinctive 3/4 time signature that gives it a gentle, swaying feel. The spiritual depth of the lyrics and the simple chord progression make it a welcoming tune that brings a contemplative moment to any jam session.