Seven Spanish Angels by Eddie Setser and Troy Seals is an unforgettable Tejano classic. It tells an emotional tale about an outlaw and his lover trying to flee from relentless pursuers; Ray Charles’ emotive delivery heightens this poignant theme, creating a feeling of divine intervention while offering hope of relief and solace.
Key of E
Seven Spanish Angels is a timeless Country song made popular by Willie Nelson and written by Eddie Setser and Troy Seals, recorded here in E and altered to accommodate easier chords – I left out modulations up 1/2 step for simplicity’s sake in my version! These lyrics and chords are my interpretation of this timeless classic country song and should only be used for educational purposes; please be aware that their owners own the rights to these works! Please credit me by linking back to this website should you choose to use my interpretation! Thank you!
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Verse 1
Seven Spanish Angels is an iconic country song recorded by Ray Charles and Willie Nelson in 1984. It tells the tale of an outlaw and his lover on the run in Mexico who are drawn into a gunfight between lawmen trying to capture them and gunfight between themselves and a group of lawmen trying to catch them; then as smoke clears, realizing they will likely die, asking God for prayers so they may find salvation after death.
As the outlaw and his lover pray, an earthquake from God’s throne adds yet another angel. Ray Charles recorded this song with Willie Nelson for their recording debut; nevertheless, they remained close throughout their lives and it remains their signature collaboration.
Verse 3
All chords, lyrics and arrangements belong to their authors and should only be used for educational purposes. Please do not copy any of this music unless using it for private study and non-commercial use – my arrangement of Seven Spanish Angels may or may not be accurate! Its original recording by Ray Charles & Alison Krauss made it famous; later Willie Nelson also performed it successfully; written by Eddie Setser & Troy Seals with publishing date 1983. Seven Spanish Angels is truly an epic country song!
Chorus
Ray Charles’ emotive delivery imbues this song with a profound aura, with references to “seven Spanish angels” invoking an air of spiritual intervention from above as celestial beings witness their lovers’ suffering in “valley of gun”; its message of salvation and solace transcending time itself will always touch hearts that come across it.
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