Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground
Willie Nelson · Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin'
If you had not have fallen
Then I would not have found you
Angel flying too close to the ground
And I patched up your broken wing
And hung around a while
Tried to keep your spirits up
**CORRECTION** And your fever down
Chorus:
I knew someday that you would fly away
For love's the greatest healer to be found
So leave me if you need to
I will still remember
Angel flying too close to the ground
Fly on, fly on past the speed of sound
I'd rather see you up
Than see you down
Leave me if you need to
I will still remember
Angel flying too close to the ground
Then I would not have found you
Angel flying too close to the ground
And I patched up your broken wing
And hung around a while
Tried to keep your spirits up
**CORRECTION** And your fever down
Chorus:
I knew someday that you would fly away
For love's the greatest healer to be found
So leave me if you need to
I will still remember
Angel flying too close to the ground
Fly on, fly on past the speed of sound
I'd rather see you up
Than see you down
Leave me if you need to
I will still remember
Angel flying too close to the ground
Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground
Willie Nelson's 'Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground' stands as a defining track from his collaborative album 'Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin''. Recorded live, the song captures the raw energy and improvisational spirit characteristic of Nelson's performance style. As a staple of his discography, the song reflects his deep engagement with country and Americana traditions, often performed with a blend of acoustic guitar and harmonica that became his signature sound. The recording highlights Nelson's ability to deliver emotional depth and vocal nuance, making it a frequent choice for live sets and a beloved song in his extensive catalog of works.