this is usually played without capo and 2 half steps up . i find this way easier .

title : brand new angel
artist : jeff bridges
album : crazy heart soundtrack

standard tuning – capo 2

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( intro ) Am E Am

Am E Am
well it rained last night
F A# F
and the stars shone bright
C G
and way off yonder
E Am G
we heard the whippoorwill .

Am E Am
at the first light of dawn
F A# F
we heard that he was gone .
C G
our hearts was empty
E Am G
and our eyes was filled .

C F C
open the gates
Am E Am
welcome him in .
F C G
there’s a brand new angel ,
F C
a brand new angel with old idea .

Am E Am
in music we heard
F A# F
all the songs of the birds .
C
and he said that some songs
G E Am G
is like clear fall days .

Am E Am
but he played his last refrain
F A# F
oh but the song will remain .
C G
though he’s put his bow down
E Am G
and closed his case .

C F C
open the gates
Am E Am
welcome him in .
F C G
there’s a brand new angel ,
F C
a brand new angel with old violin .