Learn "Arms" by Christina Perri on Piano

Master "Arms" by Christina Perri with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of E at 140 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 140 BPM.

Lyrics

(E)I nev er thought that you would be the one to hold my (G#m)heart. But (E)you came a round then you knocked me off the ground from the (G#m)start. (A)You put your (B)arms a round (A)me, and I be lieve that it’s (E)eas i er for you to let me go. You (A)put your arms a (B)round me and I’m home. (E)How man y times will you let me change my mind and turn a (G#m)round? (E)I can’t de cide if I’ll let you save my life or if I’ll (G#m)drown. I hope that you (B)see right (E)through my walls. I hope that you (B)catch me ’cause I’m al read y fall ing. I’ll nev er (B)let a love get so close. You put your arms a (B)round me and I’m home. The (E)world is com ing down on me and I can’t find a rea son to be (G#m)loved. I (E)nev er want to leave you, but I can’t make you bleed if I’m a (G#m)lone. (A)You put your (B)arms a round (A)me, and I be lieve that it’s (E)eas i er for you to let me go. (B)round me and I’m (C#m)home (B)(home, (G#m)home). I (C#m)tried my best to (B)nev er let you (G#m)in to see the (A)truth. And I’ve (C#m)nev er o pened (B)up. I’ve nev er (G#m)tru ly see the (A)truth. And I’ve loved till (A)you put your (B)arms a round (A)me, and I be lieve that it’s (E)eas i er for you to let me go. I hope that you (B)see right (E)through my walls. I hope that you (B)catch me ’cause I’m al read y fall ing. I’ll nev er (B)let a love get so close. You put your arms a (B)round me and I’m home. You (A)put your arms a (B)round me and I’m home.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
E
Tempo
140 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Arms" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.