With Arms Wide Open
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C C/B
Well I just heard the news today
Am G
It seems my life is going to change
C C/B
I closed my eyes, begin to pray
Am G
Then tears of joy stream down my face
Chorus 1:
F
With arms wide open
C
Under the sunlight
C/B
Welcome to this place
Am
I'll show you everything
C C/B
With arms wide open
Am G
With arms wide open
Verse 2:
C C/B
Well I don't know if I'm ready
Am G
To be the man I have to be
C C/B
I'll take a breath, I'll take her by my side
Am G
We stand in awe, we've created life
Chorus 2:
Am F
With arms wide open
C
Under the sunlight
C/B
Welcome to this place
Am G F
I'll show you everything
G F
With arms wide open
C
Now everything has changed
C/B
I'll show you love
Am G F
I'll show you everything
G C G
With arms wide open
Solo: 000hhhhh hoooo
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E|---8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8---x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x---x-x-x-x-x--------------------------------------------|
A|---x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x---x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x---x-x-x-x-x--------------------------------------------|
D|---x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x---0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0---0-0-0-0-0---------0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 -------------------|
G|---(b9)(b9)(b9)(b9)(b9)(b9)7-7-7---7-7-7-7-7-(b9)(b9)(b9)--5-5-5-5-5-0/2-7/0-5-5-5-5-5-5-7-7--|
C|---0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0---0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0---0-0-0-0-0---------0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0--------------------|
C|---0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0---0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0---0-0-0-0-0---------0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0--------------------|
Verse 3:
C C/B
I'll show you everything ...oh yeah
Am
I'll show you everything
Am
I'll show you love
C
If I had just one wish
C/B
Only one demand
Am
I hope he's not like me
Am G F C
I hope he understands
Am G C
That he can take this life
C/B
And hold it by the hand
Am
And he can greet the world
G
With arms wide open...
Chorus 3:
Am G F
With arms wide open
C
Under the sunlight
C/B
Welcome to this place
Am G F
I'll show you everything
Am F
With arms wide open
C
Now everything has changed
C/B
I'll show you love
Am G F
I'll show you everything
C C/B
With arms wide open
Am
With arms wide open
G C
With arms wide open
----------------- Acordes -----------------
Am = X 0 2 2 1 0
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
C/B = X 2 2 0 1 0
F = 1 3 3 2 1 1
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
How to play With Arms Wide Open
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 C. 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.