The Bells Of The Angelus Lyrics And Chords
A traditional Catholic hymn. The guitar chords fit The Palestrina Choir & Blanaid Murphy youtube video. The sheet music for the tin whistle is also included along with the basic letter notes.This hymn uses the same tune as Immaculate Mary Lourdes Traditional Pyreneean.
There's more Christian music for tin whistle here.Bells of the Angelus sheet music notes in do re mi format now included.The piano / keyboard letter notes are now included.
There's more Christian music for tin whistle here.Bells of the Angelus sheet music notes in do re mi format now included.The piano / keyboard letter notes are now included.
"The Bells of the Angelus" is an Irish folk song that captures themes of love, nostalgia, and faith, intertwined with the sound of church bells ringing for the Angelus—a Catholic devotion traditionally marked by the tolling of bells.
Song Meaning and Themes
Sample Imagery
Cultural ContextThis song resonates with the deep intertwining of Catholic faith and daily life in Irish history. It is often performed with a gentle, reflective tone, inviting listeners to reflect on their own memories and moments of faith or love.
Song Meaning and Themes
- Faith and Tradition
- The Angelus is a Catholic prayer traditionally recited at 6:00 a.m., noon, and 6:00 p.m. The bells symbolize religious devotion and the rhythm of life in many Irish communities.
- The tolling of the bells often represents a connection to spiritual reflection and daily life in a small village.
- Love and Longing
- The song often tells the story of a person recalling a past love or a romantic moment shared during the ringing of the Angelus bells.
- The bells may symbolize a bittersweet memory—either of a lost love or a simpler, happier time in the past.
- Nostalgia and Rural Life
- Like many Irish folk songs, "The Bells of the Angelus" reflects the beauty and simplicity of rural life. The sound of the bells marks the passage of time and evokes a sense of home and belonging.
- The imagery of rolling fields, quiet villages, and old stone churches is often invoked, creating a vivid picture of Irish countryside life.
- Connection Between the Secular and the Sacred
- The blending of religious imagery with personal emotions is a common theme in Irish music. The bells serve as both a spiritual reminder and a backdrop to human experiences, such as love, joy, or grief.
Sample Imagery
- Bells: Represent the Angelus prayer and religious devotion.
- Fields and Villages: Evoke the peaceful rural life many Irish emigrants or urban dwellers would remember fondly.
- Twilight Setting: Often symbolizes reflection and remembrance, adding to the song's emotional depth.
Cultural ContextThis song resonates with the deep intertwining of Catholic faith and daily life in Irish history. It is often performed with a gentle, reflective tone, inviting listeners to reflect on their own memories and moments of faith or love.
[G]The bells of the An[Em]gelus
[C]Call us to [G]pray
With sweet tones announcing
the [C]sacred [Em]Ave.
Chorus:
[G]A[C]ve, Ave, [G]Ave Maria,
A[C]ve, A[G]ve , Ave [C]Mari[G]a.
An angel of mer[C]cy,
led Berna[G]dette's feet,
Where flows the deep torrent,
[C]Our La[D]dy to [G]greet.
[G]A[C]ve, [G]Ave, Ave Ma[C]ri[G]a,
A[C]ve, A[G]ve , Ave Maria.
[G]She prayed to [Em]our mother
That [C]God’s will [G]be done
She prayed for his glory
that [C]his kingdom [G]come.
[G]A[C]ve, Av[G]e, Ave Ma[C]ri[G]a,
A[C]ve, A[G]ve , Ave [C]Mari[G]a.
[G]Immaculate [C]Mary,
your praises [G]we sing,
Who reign now with Christ,
our re[C]deemer [G]and king.
[G]A[C]ve, Av[G]e, Ave Maria,
A[C]ve, A[G]ve , Ave [C]Ma[G]ria.
[G]In heaven the [C]blessed,
[G]Your [C]glory [G]proc[C]laim
On [Em]earth, now, your [C]children
[G]In[C]voke your [G]fair name.
[G]A[C]ve, Av[G]e, A[Am]ve Mari[Bm]a,
A[C]ve, A[Bm]ve , A[Am]ve [C]Ma[G]r[G]ia.
[C]Call us to [G]pray
With sweet tones announcing
the [C]sacred [Em]Ave.
Chorus:
[G]A[C]ve, Ave, [G]Ave Maria,
A[C]ve, A[G]ve , Ave [C]Mari[G]a.
An angel of mer[C]cy,
led Berna[G]dette's feet,
Where flows the deep torrent,
[C]Our La[D]dy to [G]greet.
[G]A[C]ve, [G]Ave, Ave Ma[C]ri[G]a,
A[C]ve, A[G]ve , Ave Maria.
[G]She prayed to [Em]our mother
That [C]God’s will [G]be done
She prayed for his glory
that [C]his kingdom [G]come.
[G]A[C]ve, Av[G]e, Ave Ma[C]ri[G]a,
A[C]ve, A[G]ve , Ave [C]Mari[G]a.
[G]Immaculate [C]Mary,
your praises [G]we sing,
Who reign now with Christ,
our re[C]deemer [G]and king.
[G]A[C]ve, Av[G]e, Ave Maria,
A[C]ve, A[G]ve , Ave [C]Ma[G]ria.
[G]In heaven the [C]blessed,
[G]Your [C]glory [G]proc[C]laim
On [Em]earth, now, your [C]children
[G]In[C]voke your [G]fair name.
[G]A[C]ve, Av[G]e, A[Am]ve Mari[Bm]a,
A[C]ve, A[Bm]ve , A[Am]ve [C]Ma[G]r[G]ia.
The bells of the angelus
D G G B G G B
The bells of the Angelus
A A B A G
Call us t-o pray
D G G B G G
With sweet tones announcing
B A A BAG
the sacred A-ve.
G c c B B A A B d
A-ve, A-ve, A-ve Maria,
G c c B B A A B A G
A-ve, A-ve , A-ve Ma-r-i-a.
The bells of the Angelus
A A B A G
Call us t-o pray
D G G B G G
With sweet tones announcing
B A A BAG
the sacred A-ve.
G c c B B A A B d
A-ve, A-ve, A-ve Maria,
G c c B B A A B A G
A-ve, A-ve , A-ve Ma-r-i-a.
Learn How To Play The Bells Of The Angelus On Tin Whistle
Below is the list of sheet music and tin whistle songs that are in my ebooks. This is the largest collection of tin whistle songs ever put together.[over 800 songs ] Including folk, pop and trad tunes plus German And French songs along with Christmas Carols.
All of the sheet music tabs have been made as easy to play as was possible.
The price of the ebooks is €7.50
All of the sheet music tabs have been made as easy to play as was possible.
The price of the ebooks is €7.50
Bells of the Angelus sheet music notes in do re mi format
