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
