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