City of Angels Lyrics

Song begins with a descending six stroke pick played quickly, mandolin-style, on high E string on each of the
following frets; 19,17,16,14,12,9,7, and 5. (This section actually was played on an organ in the original).
Descending passage is played twice.
Heaven...is this heaven?
Heaven...is this heaven?
Heaven...is this heaven...where we are?
See them walking, if you dare, or if you call that walking
Stumble, stagger, fall and drag themselves along the streets of heaven
Where is the blessed table to feed all who hunger on earth?
Welcomed and seated, each one is joyfully served
See them walking, if you dare, or if you call that walking
Stumble, stagger, fall and drag themselves along the streets of heaven
Where is the halo, that should glow 'round your face?
And where are the wings that should grow from your shoulders, pray show them to me?
Sobering sights I've seen in the City of Angels
have all been one rude awakening that was due to me in heaven.
Repeat opening descending passage on high E string
Sobering sights I've seen in the City of Angels
have all been one rude awakening that was due to me in heaven.
There would be heavenly music, I was convinced before...
A host of the dearly to meet me with hosannas sung at the door
But these sobering sights I've seen in the City of Angels
have all been one rude awakening that was due to me in this city of fallen angels.