Dire Straits – Angel Of Mercy (Guitar)

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From: Matthew Pattison Subject: Chords: Angel Of Mercy by Dire Straits Angel of Mercy, written by Mark Knopfler, performed by Dire Straits The song can be found on the album "Communiqué" 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 -------
               E         D     C
Well there's a Peter Pan moon, shepherd's delight

          E         D             C
I got the dragon at noon, yes and I won the fight

      E          D       C
Now I want my reward, in heaven tonight

              D
Just like you promised

E           D          C
Angel of mercy, you'll come to no harm

E          D               C
Angel of mercy, there's no need for alarm

    E              D              C
The knight in his armour, wants a night in your arms

              D
You know he's honest
Chorus ------
 C               G
Angel of mercy, angel delight

D                    G
Give me my reward in heaven tonight

         C                          G
And if I give up my sword won't you give me the right

       D
Sweet angel
Verse 2 -------
              E            D              C
Well now it's too late for talking we can talk later on

        E         D                C
Let the saxophone play us 'til the chorus of dawn

      E         D         C
All I need is a little oblivion

                      D
And you don't need protection

         E             D          C
Well now here come the moonlight, down on your bed

E        D              C
Angel of mercy let your heart rule your head

  E               D        C
I don't want your money, I want you instead

             D
Don't need rejection, yeah
Chorus ------
     C               G
Oh angel of mercy, angel delight

D                    G
Give me my reward in heaven tonight

         C                          G
And if I give up my sword won't you give me the right

  D                    G
Angel of mercy give me heaven tonight
Bridge ------
            D
Well if you cross your heart and spit

                                 G
And swear upon the grave of your mother

          D
You gotta, get into it

                                    C       D
Gotta tell her that I'm more than a lover
Solo ---- E D C E D C E D C D D Chorus ------
       C               G
Yeah angel of mercy, angel delight

D                    G
Give me my reward in heaven tonight

         C                          G
And if I give up my sword won't you give me the right

  D                    G
Angel of mercy give me heaven tonight
Solo ---- C G D G x6 Chorus ------
     C              G
Oh angel of mercy angel delight

D                    G
Give me my reward in heaven tonight

         C                          G
And if I give up my sword won't you give me the right

  D                    G
Angel of mercy give me heaven tonight
Outro ----- C G D G x2