Arms Length
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Chords
Note slightly altered tuning. A string is G instead of standard A for Open D-tuning.
[Verso 1]
Bm A G
At arm's length
Bm D* A
But not far enough away
Bm A G
Couldn't find the strength
D A
To pull you down with me
Bm A G
Should've seen your face
Bm D* A
When the sun stole the half of it
Bm A G
Won't you stay up late
D A
So I don't miss a thing
[Refrão]
G Bm G
And I'm so used to the same
Bm A G
I'll be dragging my feet when I walk away
Bm A G
Bm D* A
Bm A G
G D A
[Verso 2]
Bm A G
The love you sent
Bm D* A
Couldn't stain a blank slate
Bm A G
Would you say your guess
D A
Is as good as mine?
Bm A G
Don't let me forget
Bm D*
'Cause I will
A
If you let me
Bm A G F#m Em
Keep on drawing you from memory
[Refrão]
G Bm G
And I'm so used to the same (to the same)
Bm A
I'll be dragging my feet when I walk
G
You're taking it lightly whenever I talk
Bm A G
These grains of salt are starting to clot
Bm A G
You take it easy, but it's not
Bm
And I'm grasping at straws 'cause I blew it all down
D A
And I'm spelling each word as they come out of my mouth
Bm D A
And I'm holding my breath every time that I pass your house x4
How to play Arms Length
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.