In Your Arms
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G D F C
I'll lay here while you stand clear
D F C
I'll destroy myself to stay close to you
(close to you)
G D F C
I'll hold my breath and count to ten
D F C
When you're out of my system, it's hard to breathe
(it's hard to breathe)
Am F Dm
If your love was a pill, I'd overdose
(I'd overdose)
F G Dm
Wrap me in your arms till my heartbeat slows
Am F Dm
If your love was a cig, I'd smoke my lungs
(I'd smoke my lungs)
F G Dm
Every time I think I'm done, I need another one
(I need another one)
G D F C
Just let me go, I've lost control
D F C
I've forgotten who I was before you came
G D F C
I don't know how to function now
D F C
That you're not around, not around
Am F Dm
If your love was a pill, I'd overdose
F G Dm
Wrap me in your arms till my heartbeat slows
Am F Dm
If your love was a cig, I'd smoke my lungs
F G Dm
Every time I think I'm done, I need another one
F Fm C
Where'd you go today? Don't you go away
E F
I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you
Dm G
Oh, I need you, but I cannot have you, I'm nothing
Am F Dm
If your love was a pill, I'd overdose
F G Dm
Wrap me in your arms till my heartbeat slows
Am F Dm
If your love was a cig, I'd smoke my lungs
F G Dm
Every time I think I'm done, I need another one
How to play In Your 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.