Empty Arms
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G D7
Empty arms that long for you
G
And they wait dear just for you
G7 C G
And these arms will stay this way
D7 G
Till you return to them someday
G7 C G
Each lonely night I go to bed
C D7
I hold the pillow where you used to lay your head
G D7
Empty arms but not for long
G
Cause my baby is coming home
G7 C G
And when he walks through that door
D7 G
These empty arms I'll have no more
D7 G
These empty arms I'll have no more
How to play Empty Arms
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 G. 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.