Arms Around A Memory
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Dm Bb
Hot sweats in cold sweaters
C Gm Dm
I feel a little lost since you've been gone
Bb
The blame helps you feel better
C Gm Dm
Until you run across the cloud I'm on
Bb C
You're reaching for a hand that's in the past
Gm Dm
And beaches where the sand has turned to glass
Bb C
Your television life couldn't channel this love
Gm Dm Bb F
You can't put your arms around a memory
Gm Dm Bb F
You can't put your arms around a memory
Dm Bb
And now I'm wishing you were here
C F
As much as I wish you would disappear
Dm Bb
So will you remember to forget me?
F Dm Bb F C Dm Bb
You can't put your arms around a memory (a memory)
F Dm Bb F C Dm Bb
You can't put your arms around a memory (a memory)
Dm Bb
So will you remember to forget me?
F Dm Bb F C Dm Bb
You can't put your arms around a memory (a memory)
Dm Bb
A life boat in dead water
C Gm Dm
A ship inside, a battle that we broke
Bb
And we lost our true colours
C Gm Dm
We opened every door until we closed
Bb C
And I could feel you in my air tonight
Gm Dm
Coming through the waves in satellites
Bb C
But our city skies will never light up
Gm Dm Bb F
You can't put your arms around a memory
Gm Dm Bb F
You can't put your arms around a memory
Dm Bb
And now I'm wishing you were here
C F
As much as I wish you would disappear
Dm Bb
So will you remember to forget me?
F Dm Bb F C Dm Bb
You can't put your arms around a memory (a memory)
F Dm Bb F C Dm Bb
You can't put your arms around a memory (a memory)
Dm Bb
So will you remember to forget me?
F Dm Bb F C Dm Bb
You can't put your arms around a memory (a memory)
Dm Bb
Hot sweats in cold sweaters
C Gm Dm
I feel a little lost since you've been gone
How to play Arms Around A Memory
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.