There’s something about a waltz that feels timeless—graceful, sweeping, and deeply emotional. “Waltz of the Angels” is one of those songs that wraps around you like a memory, lingering long after the last note fades. Whether you first heard it through George Jones and Margie Singleton, Wynn Stewart, or later from the golden voice of Willie Nelson, the song carries a kind of delicate heartbreak that’s impossible to forget.
The melody itself is a slow, tender waltz, pulling you into a world of love that’s both beautiful and fleeting. It’s a song for slow dancing in a dimly lit room, where every step feels like a whisper of something cherished and lost. The lyrics tell the story of a love so profound, it feels almost sacred—like something blessed by angels but destined to slip away. There’s joy in the dance, but also a bittersweet knowledge that even the most beautiful waltz must come to an end.
What makes “Waltz of the Angels” so powerful is its simplicity. It doesn’t try to be grand or overly complicated; instead, it’s honest, heartfelt, and deeply relatable. We’ve all had moments when love felt like a dream, and just as quickly, reality reminded us how fragile that dream can be.
For country music lovers, this song is a quiet masterpiece, a gentle reminder that love—no matter how brief—can be just as eternal as the angels themselves
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Lyrics
I played a party last night for some old folks
They were dancin’ and smilin’ at me
‘cept this old man alone at a table….. as if there’s someplace that he’d rather be
So I said, “sir, can I play sometin’ for you, something special that you like to hear”
When he looked up at me he was smiling
Oh but his eyes, they couldn’t hide the tears
He said, “Play me the Waltz of the Angels
And I’ll close my eyes and pretend
Play me the Waltz of the Angels
So I can dance with my angel again”
He said, “Yes, that’s the song I remember
That’s the one that she loved the best
It was playin’ the night that I met her
And It was playin’ when we laid her to rest”
Play me the Waltz of the Angels
And I’ll close my eyes and pretend
Play me the Waltz of the Angels
So I can dance with my angel again
Play me the Waltz of the Angels
And I can close my eyes and pretend
Play me the Waltz of the Angels
So I can dance with my angel again
Let me dance with my angel again