What key is "Died In Your Arms" in?

"Died In Your Arms" by Cutting Crew is in the key of B with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Died In Your Arms" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Died In Your Arms" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Died In Your Arms"?

This arrangement of "Died In Your Arms" uses 10 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, Em, Esus4, F#, F#m, F#sus4, +2 more.

How long does it take to learn "Died In Your Arms" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

Lyrics

I keep look ing for some thing I can’t get.

Bro ken hearts face, lie all a round me, and I don’t see an eas y way to get out (F#sus)of this.

Her (Bm)dia ry, it sits by the bed side ta ble.

The (Gmaj7)cur tains are closed, the cat’s in the cra dle.

Who would ’ve thought that a boy like me could (F#sus)come to this.

Oh,

(Bm)I, I just died in your arms to night.

It (F#m)must ’ve been some thing you said;

I just died in your arms to night.

Oh,

’cause (Bm)I, I just died in your arms to night.

It (F#m)must ’ve been some kind of kiss;

I (Em)should ’ve walked a way,

I should ’ve walked a way.

Is there an y just cause for feel ing like this?

get.

On the sur face, a name on a me, I try to be dis creet but then I blow it (F#sus)a gain.

I’ve (Bm)lost ry, and found, it’s my fi nal mis take, she’s (Gmaj7)lov ing by prox no give and all take.

I’ve been thrilled to fan ta sy one too man y (F#sus)times.

to this.

Oh,

(Bm)I, I just died in your arms to night.

It (F#m)must ’ve been some thing you said;

I just died in your arms to night.

Oh,

’cause (Bm)I, I just died in your arms to night.

It (F#m)must ’ve been some kind of kiss;

I (Em)should ’ve walked a way,

I should ’ve walked a way.

Is there I should ’ve walked a way.

It was a long, hot night.

She made it eas y, she made it feel right.

But now it’s o ver, the mo ment is gone.

I (F#)fol lowed my (Bm)hands, not my (F#)head; I know I was wrong.

Oh, I should ’ve walked a way.

Died In Your Arms by Cutting Crew

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of B at 132 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Died In Your Arms”

What key is "Died In Your Arms" in?: "Died In Your Arms" by Cutting Crew is in the key of B with a tempo of 132 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Died In Your Arms" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Died In Your Arms" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Died In Your Arms"?: This arrangement of "Died In Your Arms" uses 10 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, Em, Esus4, F#, F#m, F#sus4, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Died In Your Arms" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.