Angel of mercy
Dire Straits
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Tom : G
E D C
Well there's a Peter Pan moon, sheherd's delight
E D C
I got the dragon at noon, yes and I won the fight
E D C D
Now i want my reward in heaven tonight, 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
C G D G
Angel of mercy, angel delight, 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
Well now it's too late for talkin', we can talk later on
Let the saxophone play us till the Chorus of dawn
And I need is a little oblivion, you don't need protection
Well now here come the moonlight down on your bed
Angel of mercy let your heart rule your head
I don't want your money, I want you instead
Don't need rejection yeah
Angel of mercy, angel delight, give me my reward in heaven tonight
And if I give up my sword, won't you give me the right
Angel of mercy, give me heaven tonight
D
Well, if you cross your heart
G
And spit and swear upon the grave of your mother
D C D
You gotta get into it, You gotta tell me that I'm more than a lower
(Solo over verse)
[Refrão]
Yeah angel of mercy, angel delight
A|-give me my reward in heaven tonight
And if I give up my sword, won't you give me the right
Angel of mercy, give me heaven tonight
[Próxima Parte]
(Solo over Chorus)
[Trecho 2x]
[Refrão] (repetir)
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