Author: Otis Redding
View chords used in this chart
A E7
These arms of mine, they are lonely
D A
Lonely and feeling blue
A E7
These arms of mine, they are yearning
D A
Yearning from wanting you
CHORUS:
A A+ A6 A7 D
And if you . . . would let them . . . hold . . . you
E#7 A
Oh, how grateful I will be
A E7
These arms of mine, they are burning
D A
Burning from wanting you
A E7
These arms of mine, they are longing
D A
Longing to hold you
CHORUS
D E A A7 (trill)
Come home, baby, just be my woman, just be my lovin'
D E A A7
Oh, I need somebody to treat me right
D E A A7 (trill)
Oh, I need two lovin' arms to hold me tight
D E A A7
And I need your tender lips to hold me, oh hold me tight
Use these chords in the chorus:
A = x02220
A+ = xxx221
A6 = xxx222
A7 = xxx223
D = xx0232
E#7= x76454
A = 577655
How to play Author: Otis Redding
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.