Angie | Chords + Lyrics
Intro
| Am Am7 | E7 E/G# | Gsus4 Fsus4 F | F Csus4 C Gsus4/B |
Verse 1
| Am Amadd4 | E7 |
Angie, Angie.
| Gsus4 Fsus4 F | Csus4 C G/B |
When will those clouds all disappear?
| Am Amadd4 | E7 |
Angie, Angie.
| Gsus4 Fsus4 F | Csus4 C |
Where will it lead us from here?
Chorus 1
| G5 | Dm Am |
With no loving in our souls, and no money in our coats.
| C F | G5 |
You can’t say we’re satisfied.
Chorus tag 1
| Am Amadd4 E7 | E7 Eb E |
But Angie, Angie.
| Gsus4 G Fsus4 F | Csus4 C G/B |
You can’t say we never tried.
Verse 2
Angie, you’re beautiful, yeah.
But ain’t it time we said goodbye.
Angie, I still love you.
Remember all those nights we cried.
Chorus 2
All the dreams we held so close, seemed to all go up in smoke.
Let me whisper in your ear.
Chorus tag 2
| Am Amadd4 E7 | E7omit3 |
Angie, Angie.
| Gsus4 Fsus4 F | Csus4 C G/B |
Where will it lead us from here?
Instrumental 1
| Am Amadd4 | E Eb E7 | Gsus4 Fsus4 F | Csus4 C G/B |
| Am Amadd4 E7 | E7omit3 | Gsus4 Fsus4 F | F C/E G5 C |
Chorus 3
Oh Angie, don’t you weep, all your kisses still taste sweet.
I hate that sadness in your eyes.
Chorus tag 3
| Am Amadd4 | E7omit3 E5 |
But Angie, Angie.
| G5 Fsus4 F | F C/E G5 C G/B |
Ain’t it time we said goodbye?
Instrumental 2
| Am Amadd4 | E7omit3 | Gsus4 Fsus4 F | F C/E G5 C |
Chorus 4
With no loving in our souls, and no money in our coats.
You can’t say we’re satisfied.
M8
| Dm | Am Amadd4 |
But Angie I still love you baby.
| Dm | Am Asus4 Am Asus2 |
Everywhere I look I see your eyes.
| Dm | Am |
There ain’t a woman that comes close to you.
| C F | G G5 |
Come on baby dry your eyes.
Chorus tag 4
| Am Amadd4 | E7omit3 |
Angie, Angie.
| Gsus4 Fsus4 F | Csus4 C G/B |
Ain’t it good to be alive?
Outro
| Am11 | E7 |
Angie, Angie.
| Gsus4 G Fsus4 F | F C/E G5 C |
You can’t say we never tried.
Angie Chords: Uncover the Unique Progressions and Key Shifts
Angie’s chords revolve around Am, making it the home chord and placing the song firmly in the key of Am. However, the progression takes some intriguing detours with an E7 and Fsus4, adding richness and rebellion to the arrangement.
Unpacking the Chord Movements
- E7 (IIIx): This chord points to Am more assertively than Em (chord III) would. In a surprising twist, Angie places E7 after Am, a rather unconventional move that defies standard progressions.
- Fsus4 (IV): Borrowed from the Lydian mode, this chord has a #4 instead of a natural 4, adding a touch of rock ‘n’ roll flair to the song.
Another subtle yet fascinating feature is how the verse resolves on a C chord, briefly shifting to the relative major key of C before returning to Am.
The Chorus and Its Unique Structure
The chorus starts on chord V, an unusual and bold choice:
| G5 (V) | Dm (II) Am (VI) |
| C (I) F (IV) | G (V) G5 |
It feels as though the chords are being played in reverse, reminiscent of Wonderwall. This reverse-like motion gives the progression a fresh, almost nostalgic quality.
The Chorus Tag and Middle 8
The chorus tag mirrors the intro, grounding the song’s cyclical nature. The middle 8, however, takes us into uncharted territory by beginning on chord II:
| Dm (II) | Am (VI) Amadd4 |
| Dm | Am Asus4 Am Asus2 |
| Dm | Am |
| C (I) F (IV) | G (V) G5 |
This progression creates a sense of movement and exploration, contrasting beautifully with the verse and chorus.
To help you master the song, I’ve prepared a chord chart for Angie.
Angie Chord Chart | PDF + iReal Pro
As you can see, the Angie chord chart is fairly intricate, requiring a solid grasp of the song’s structure to follow it smoothly. Some songs are just naturally complex due to their numerous sections, and Angie is no exception.
For those looking to dive deeper:
- Download the Chart: Here’s a PDF version: Angie chord chart PDF.
- Interactive Practice: This chart was created using iRealPro. Here’s a link to the file: Angie chord chart iRealPro.
With the iRealPro app, you can adjust the key or rearrange the layout of the chart. Spreading the sections across two pages, for instance, can make it easier to read and follow.
Go Beyond the Chart
In the course, we focus on learning Angie in greater depth. This includes detailed TAB breakdowns and play-along loops to help you master the song.
Much of the lesson is dedicated to recreating Keith Richards’ iconic licks—check out a preview below!
Angie TAB |Course Preview
While Angie’s chords are captivating, focusing solely on them would mean missing out on the highlight of the song: Keith Richards’ legendary licks!
Play along with the video to experience the magic of Keith’s iconic intro—here it is in TAB, transcribed exactly as he played it.
A Step-by-Step Approach
In the course, we break down each section of Angie methodically, ensuring you’re fully prepared to play the entire song just as it’s meant to be. This process spans four in-depth guitar lessons.
For the remaining four lessons, we dive into:
- Playing the vocal melody on guitar.
- Crafting a complementary second guitar part, so you can perform Angie as a duo.
Ready to get started? Here’s the link to the 8 step-by-step guitar lessons: Angie – Guitar Lessons with TAB.
Angie Was Released Before Hotel California!
Released in 1973 on Goats Head Soup, Angie became the standout single of The Rolling Stones‘ album, topping the charts in America and reaching #5 in the UK. It remains one of the band’s most recognisable ballads.
Though not an obvious choice for a live setlist, Angie is a song nearly everyone knows—even if they don’t realise it. This makes it a brilliant option for solo or acoustic duo performances.
If you think Angie sounds similar to Hotel California, note that Eagles released Hotel California three years later, in 1976.
So, Who Is Angie?
Rumours abound about Angie’s inspiration. Some speculate it references Mick Jagger’s alleged affair with Angela Bowie, but Mick has denied this repeatedly. Instead, he points to Keith Richards as the writer. Keith himself has said the song was loosely inspired by his daughter.
Interestingly, many girls born in the 1970s were named after this iconic ballad, cementing its place in cultural history.
Angie Chords: Continue Learning
The intro, verse, instrumental, tag, and outro of Angie all use the same chords but vary in rhythm and note choices. In the course, we learn all these using TAB.
The chorus and m8 have been created using the whole band as inspiration. Once you can play it on one guitar, we move on and play the vocal melody.
Start learning with the full lesson series: Angie – Guitar Lessons with TAB.
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