Died in your arms tonight
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Bm Em A
Oh I, I just died in your arms tonight
F#m
It must have been something you said
Bm Em A
I just died in your arms tonight
Bm
I keep looking for something I can't get
Gmaj7
Broken hearts lie all around me
A F#sus
And I don't see an easy way to get out of this
Bm
Her diary it sits on the bedside table
Gmaj7
The curtains are closed, the cats in the cradle
A F#sus
Who would've thought that a boy like me could come to this
Bm Em A
Oh I, I just died in your arms tonight
F#m
It must've been something you said
Bm Em A
I just died in your arms tonight
Bm Em A
Oh I, I just died in your arms tonight
F#m
It must've been some kind of kiss
Bm Em A
I should've walked away
Bm
Is there any just cause for feeling like this?
Gmaj7
On the surface I'm a name on a list
A F#sus
I try to be discreet, but then blow it again
Bm
I've lost and found, it's my final mistake
Gmaj7
She's loving by proxy, no give and all take
A F#sus
'cos I've been thrilled to fantasy one too many times
Bm Em A
Oh I, I just died in your arms...
G
It was a long hot night
Em
She made it easy, she made it feel right
A F#sus
But now it's over the moment has gone
F# Bm F#
I followed my hands not my head, I know I was wrong
Bm Em A
Oh I, I just died in your arms...
How to play Died in your arms tonight
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.