Arms

by Christina Perri
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(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.

Arms — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Arms" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 140 BPM.

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

About “Arms

Why does "Arms" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Arms".
What key is "Arms" by Christina Perri played in?
Arms is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Arms"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Arms" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Arms"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Arms"?
"Arms" was originally performed by Christina Perri. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Arms"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, B, C#m, E, G#m.
What other songs by Christina Perri can I play here?
Try "A THOUSAND YEARS", "HUMAN", "Jar of Hearts". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Arms"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Arms".
Can I see all the notes in "Arms"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 140 BPM.

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