Capo 1st fret

Standard (EADGBE)

twice

 He searched for those wings that he knew

 that this angel should have at her back.

 And although he can't find them

 he really don't mind

 because he knows they'll grow back.

 And he reached for that halo that he knows

 that she had when she first caught his eye.

 Although his hand came back empty

 he's really not worried

 because he knows it still shines.

Chorus

I can't promise that I'll grow those wings

 or keep this tarnished halo shined

 but I'll never betray your trust

 angel mine.

 I search all the time on the ground

 for our shadows cast side by side.

Just to remind me that I haven't gone crazy

 that you exist and are mine

 And I know that your skin is as warm and as real

 as that smile in your eyes.

 But I have to keep touching and smelling

 and tasting for fear it's all lies.

Chorus

I can't promise that I'll grow those wings

 or keep this tarnished halo shined

 but I'll never betray your trust

 angel mine.

Last night I awoke from the deepest of sleeps

 with your voice in my head.

 And I could tell by your breathing

 that you were still sleeping

 I re-peated the words that you had said.

Chorus

I can't promise that I'll grow those wings

 or keep this tarnished halo shined

 but I'll never betray your trust

 angel mine.

I can't promise that I'll grow those wings

 or keep this tarnished halo shined

 but I'll never betray your trust

 angel mine.