About the song
“Angels Among Us” is a heartwarming song that has touched many lives since its release. Written by Don Goodman and Becky Hobbs, and performed by the renowned American country band Alabama, this song was first released as a Christmas single in December 1993. It is featured on Alabama’s album “Cheap Seats.” The song holds a special place in the hearts of many and has charted twice on the Hot Country Songs charts.
The song’s gentle melody and meaningful lyrics are accompanied by the soulful backing vocals of the Sanctuary Choir and Young Musicians Choir from the First Baptist Church of Fort Payne, Alabama. Its touching message of finding hope and comfort in difficult times resonates deeply with listeners. Randy Owen, the lead singer of Alabama, has shared that the band received hundreds of heartfelt letters from around the world, praising the song as a blessing. The emotional power of “Angels Among Us” was further highlighted when Owen performed it at the funeral of his close friend, Dale Earnhardt, Sr., in 2001.
Critically, the song has been well-received. Tom Roland from New Country magazine remarked that even with the song’s emotional choir segments, it maintains a tasteful balance without overwhelming the listener.
The song has inspired numerous cover versions by various artists. Becky Hobbs included it on her album “The Boots I Came to Town In” in 1994. Demi Lovato released a cover in 2012 to support the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. In 2017, several country stars, including Scotty McCreery and Carly Pearce, performed the song to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Kristin Chenoweth and The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square also gave a moving rendition during a 2018 Christmas concert.
Despite being a holiday release, “Angels Among Us” continues to be one of Alabama’s most beloved songs, remembered for its uplifting and inspirational message.
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Lyrics
I was walkin’ home from school on a cold winter day
Took a shortcut through the woods, and I lost my way
It was gettin’ late, and I was scared and alone
But then a kind old man took my hand and led me home
Mama couldn’t see him, but he was standin’ there
And I knew in my heart, he was the answer to my prayers
Oh I believe there are angels among us
Sent down to us from somewhere up above
They come to you and me in our darkest hours
To show us how to live, to teach us how to give
To guide us with the light of love
When life held troubled times, and had me down on my knees
There’s always been someone there to come along and comfort me
A kind word from a stranger, to lend a helpin’ hand
A phone call from a friend, just to say I understand
And ain’t it kind of funny that at the dark end of the road
Someone lights the way with just a single ray of hope
Oh I believe there are angels among us
Sent down to us from somewhere up above
They come to you and me in our darkest hours
To show us how to live, to teach us how to give
To guide us with the light of love
They wear so many faces; show up in the strangest places
To grace us with their mercy, in our time of need
Oh I believe there are angels among us
Sent down to us from somewhere up above
They come to you and me in our darkest hours
To show us how to live, to teach us how to give
To guide us with the light of love
To guide us with the light of love