Crazy Arms
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[Intro ]Chords: E B7 E
E A E
Now blue ain't the word for the way that I feel
B7
And the storms are brewing in this heart of mine
E A E
This ain't no crazy dream I know that it's real
B7 E
You're someone else's love now you're not mine
Chorus
E A E
Crazy arms that reach to hold somebody new
B7
While my yearning heart keeps saying you're not mine
E A E
My troubled mind knows soon to another you'll be wed
B7 E
And that's why I'm lonely all the time
Fiddle Solo Chords: E A E B7 E A E B7 E
E A E
So please take the treasured dreams I held for you and me
B7
And take all the love I thought was mine
E A E
Someday my crazy arms may hold someone new
B7 E
But now I'm so lonesome all the time
Repeat Chorus
Outro Chords: E B7 E E B7
How to play Crazy Arms
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.