Angel, angel Did you cry when they took you away Did you cry tears of joy Oh angel Did you cry for me How unlike a rose to grow so beautiful How unlike an ear to hear bad news How unlike a wild bird to fly away Oh angel, how unlike you Angel, angel Did you cry when they took you away Did you cry tears of joy Oh angel Did you cry for me I see the sun sinking low How unlike the day to end And now, with all that you know Oh angel, do you remember your old friend Angel, angel Did you cry when they took you away Did you cry tears of joy Oh angel Did you cry for me