Died In Your Arms

by Cutting Crew
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Died In Your Arms" by Cutting Crew: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of B, 132 BPM.

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

About “Died In Your Arms”

What key is "Died In Your Arms" by Cutting Crew played in?
Died In Your Arms is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Died In Your Arms"?
The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Died In Your 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 "Died In Your Arms"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Died In Your Arms"?
"Died In Your Arms" was originally performed by Cutting Crew. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Died In Your Arms"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, Em, Esus4, F#, F#m, F#sus4, +2 more.
Is there a karaoke version of "Died In Your Arms" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Died In Your Arms" by Cutting Crew. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Died In Your Arms" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in B, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Died In Your Arms" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.