The Whereabouts of Angels

 Where are all the angels
 That used to flock when a little boy prayed
 And watch over him in the night
 Whenever he was afraid?


 Where are all the angels
 Who lived with William Blake
 Who guided his hand and his heart
 So he wouldn’t make a mistake?


 Where are all the angels
 Who danced on the head of a pin
 Who pulled my neighbors from the rubble
 When the roof caved in?


 Where all the angels
 Who bear sweet princes to rest
 Whose flowered breath reassures us
 Even the smallest lives are blessed?


 Where are all the angels
 When the lights go out
 When the night is long and there is no sleep
 And my soul is shackled with doubt?


Where are all the angels
Who used to fly above me all night and day long?
I been looking and looking
Please don’t tell me you’re gone


Where are all the angels
Who used to fortify my soul?
Maybe they don’t come around no more
Once you start to get old


Where are all the angels
Who hang out everywhere music plays?
I’ll tell you what, I’ll make you a deal
If I keep on singing, will you promise to stay?


Where are all the angels?
Where are all the angels?
On high
On high
Right besides
Right besides
Within
Within
Listen
Just listen
Listen
Just listen