With arms wide open
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[Intro: ]C G6/B Am7(9)
C9 G6/B
Well I just heard the news today
Am7(9)
It seems my life it´ gonna change,
C9 G6/B
I closed my eyes, begin to pray
Am7(9)
Then tears of joy stream down my face
Refrain
F5(7M/9)/C With arms wide open
C9
Under the sunlight
Em7
Welcome to this place
D5(9)
I'll show you everything
C9 G6/B
With arms wide open
Am7(9)
With arms wide open
C9 G6/B
Well I don't know if I'm ready
Am7(9)
To be the man I have to be
C9 G6/B
I'll take a breath, I'll take her by my side
Am7(9)
We stand in awe, we've created life
Refrão
F5 (7M/9)/C
With arms wide open
C9
Under the sunlight
Em7
Welcome to this place
D5(9)
I'll show you everything
F5(7M/9)/C With arms wide open
C9
Now everything has changed
E
I'll show you love
D
I'll show you everything
C9 G6/B
With arms wide open
Am7
With arms wide open
C9
I'll show you everything
G6/B
Oh yeahh
Am7(9)
With arms wide open (wide open...)
Solo: C B5+/9 Bb Am
C9
If I had just one wish
G6/B
Only one demand
BB6 (11+)
I hope he's not like me
Am7(9)
I hope he understands
C9
That he can take this life
G6/B
And hold it by the hand
Bb6(11+)
And he can greet the world
Am7(9)
With arms wide open...
Refrão
F5(7M/9)/C With arms wide open
C9
Under the sunlight
Em7
Welcome to this place
D5(9)
I'll show you everything
F5 (7M/9)/C
With arms wide open
C9
Now everything has changed
Em7
I'll show you love
D9(11)
I'll show you everything
C9 G6/B
With arms wide open
Am7(9)
With arms wide open
C9
I'll show you everything
G6/B
Oh yeahh
Am7(9) C9(11)
With arms wide open (wide open...)
How to play With arms wide open
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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.