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Angel of Mercy, written by Mark Knopfler, performed by Dire Straits
The song can be found on the album "Communiqu?"
I think that this is a really great song, but it's not one of their
most famous hits. Anyway, hope this helps.
Verse 1
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EDC
Well there's a Peter Pan moon, shepherd's delight
EDC
I got the dragon at noon, yes and I won the fight
ECC
Now I want my reward, in heaven tonight
D
Just like you promised
EDC
Angel of mercy, you'll come to no harm
EDC
Angel of mercy, there's no need for alarm
EDC
The knight in his armour, wants a night in your arms
D
You know he's honest
Chorus
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CG
Angel of mercy, angel delight
DG
Give me my reward in heaven tonight
CG
And if I give up my sword won't you give me the right
D
Sweet angel
Verse 2
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EDC
Well now it's too late for talking we can talk later on
EDC
Let the saxophone play us 'til the chorus of dawn
EDC
All I need is a little oblivion
D
And you don't need protection
EDC
Well now here come the moonlight, down on your bed
EDC
Angel of mercy let your heart rule your head
EDC
I don't want your money, I want you instead
D
Don't need rejection, yeah
Chorus
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CG
Oh angel of mercy, angel delight
DG
Give me my reward in heaven tonight
CG
And if I give up my sword won't you give me the right
DG
Angel of mercy give me heaven tonight
Bridge
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D
Well if you cross your heart and spit
G
And swear upon the grave of your mother
D
You gotta, get into it
CD
Gotta tell her that I'm more than a lover
Solo
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Same chords as verse
Chorus
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CG
Yeah angel of mercy, angel delight
DG
Give me my reward in heaven tonight
CG
And if I give up my sword won't you give me the right
DG
Angel of mercy give me heaven tonight
CG
Oh angel of mercy angel delight
DG
Give me my reward in heaven tonight
CG
And if I give up my sword won't you give me the right
DG
Angel of mercy give me heaven tonight
Outro
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Continue playing chorus chords
Hope this has helped anyone wanting to learn the song.