Angels in America

Story Behind The Song

Written shortly after 9/11, in response to the challenge of dealing with overwhelming loss and fear and contrasted with the vengeful songs that emerged immediately after the attacks.

Song Description

Looking for hope and peace in the face of loss after 9/11.

Song Length 3:26 Genre Folk - Rock
Tempo Medium Fast (131 - 150) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Welcoming Subject Angels, Country, Nation
Similar Artists Indigo Girls, Sheryl Crow Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

ANGELS IN AMERICA

You might say, it just doesn?t seem right
And you might say, we should dim every light
Take down the trees,
Blow out the candles,
But will you please look up above and all around
You?ll see the light and hear the sound, the sound of

Chorus
Angels in America
Angels on a battlefield across the sea
Angels on our heroes? shoulders
Angels watching over the land of the free

You might say that the parties should wait
And you might say that we shouldn?t celebrate
But I say, sing a loud song
Hold your family
Bring your friends along
And they?ll be there
The ones above, the ones we care about, they?re

Chorus

Bridge
We all are tempest-tossed,
But all the loved ones we have lost
Are soaring over us and everywhere
We need them, they?ll be there

You might say we?ve been given a chance
And you might say, it?s a kick in the pants
A wake-up call
To love your life
And live it all,
So wave your flag, just let it fly
Make every day the Fourth of July
Because our angels have their wings
And every voice among them sings

Chorus

Lyrics Susan Greenbaum Music Susan Greenbaum
Producer Susan Greenbaum/Michael McAdam Publisher Susan Greenbaum
Performance Susan Greenbaum

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