Open Arms
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D A/C# G/B Bm A G
Lying beside you here in the dark, feeling your heartbeat with mine
D A/C# G/B Bm A G
Softly you whisper You're so sincere How could our love be so blind
Em Bm A D A G
We sailed on together we drifted apart and here you are by my side
A7 G A7
A7 D9 D D9/F# D/F# G C9
(c) So now I come to you with open arms Nothing to hide believe what I say
D9 D D9/F# D/F# G C9
So here I am with open arms Hoping you'll see what your love means
D
to me Open arms
D A G/B Bm A G
Living without you, Living alone, This empty house seems so cold
D A G/B Bm A G
Wanting to Hold You, Wanting you near, How much I wanted you home
Em Bm A D A G
But now that you've come back, turned night into day I need you to say
A7 G A7
A7 D9 D D9/F# D/F# G C9
(c) So now I come to you with open arms Nothing to hide believe what I say
D9 D D9/F# D/F# G C9
So here I am with open arms Hoping you'll see what your love means
D
to me Open arms
How to play Open Arms
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.