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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Arms" by Christina Perri in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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

Can I learn "Arms" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Arms" with hands-separate practice in E at 140 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Arms"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Arms" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Arms"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Arms" is in the key of E at 140 BPM.

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