There are many videos of this song which require a capo on 3rd fret. HOWEVER,
these are NOT the original. For the original song, place a capo on the 1st fret.
Also, please check out my cover on the song, performed on saxophone and acoustic guitar :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Je8x8A0c5E&feature=channel_video_title
Intro: A - Em - G - D X2 (Wake me if you're out there!)
Verse:
A Bm G
Through the glass in my bedroom window,
(G)
In the bushes far below,
A Bm G
I thought I saw an unfamiliar shadow,
(G)
Among the ones I so clearly know.
Bridge:
Em G A
I've been sleeping with the nightlight unplugged,
(A)
With a note on the rocking chair,
Em G A
That says I'm dreaming of the life I once loved,
(A)
So wake me if you're out there.
Chorus:
[ Tab from: https://www.guitartabs.cc/tabs/o/owl_city/angels_crd.html ]
G A
Living close to the ground,
Bm E
It's seventh heaven because there are angels all around,
G A
Among my frivolous thoughts,
D G Em A
I believe there are beautiful things seen by the astronauts.
D G
So wake me if you're out there!
(Repeat intro, verse, bridge and chorus)
Bm A G
I keep my knees black and blue 'cause they often hit the hardwood floor,
A
(Wake me if you're out there),
Bm A G A
And I believe, so I'm not praying to the ceiling anymore.
(Repeat bridge, and then play the chorus TWICE)
Outro:
G A
So if you're dying to see,
(A) D G Em A D.... (Hold)
I guarantee there are angels around your vicinity
