In These Arms

by Bon Jovi
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Lyrics

You want com (E)mit ment,

take a (A)look in to these eyes.

They burn with (E)fire you,

like un (A)til the end of time.

I would do (C#m)an y thing, I’d beg, I’d steal, I’d die to have you (B)in these arms to night.

Ba by, I (E)want you

like the (A)ros es want the rain.

You know I (E)need you,

like the (A)po et needs the pain.

I would give (C#m)an y thing, my blood, my love, my life, if you were (B)in these arms to night.

Ba by, I (B)in these arms to night.

I’d hold you, I’d need you.

I’d get down on my knees for you,

and make (C#m)ev ’ry thing al right,

if you were (A)in these arms.

I’d love you, I’d please you.

I’d tell you that I’d nev er leave you,

and love you (E)till the end of time,

if you were (A)in these arms

to night.

We stared at the (E)sun,

and we made a (A)prom ise,

a prom ise this (E)world

would nev er (A)blind us.

These were our (C#m)words,

our words were our (A)songs.

Our songs are our (C#m)prayers.

These prayers keep me strong, and I still be (A)lieve,

if you were (B)in these arms,

I’d hold you, I’d need you, I’d get down on my knees for you,

and make (C#m)ev ’ry thing al right,

if you were (A)in these arms.

I’d love you, I’d please you, I’d tell you that I’d nev er leave you,

and love you (E)till the end of time,

if you were (A)in these arms

to night.

Your (B)clothes are still scat tered all o ver our room, this (A)whole place still smells like your cheap per fume.

(B)Ev ’ry thing here re minds me of you, there’s (A)noth ing I would n’t do.

And these were our (B)words, they keep me strong,

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by.

(A)in these arms

to night.

If you were (A)in these arms

to night.

If you were (A)in these arms

(A)in these arms.

(E)Ba

(C#m)by.

Like the (E)ros es need the rain,

like the (C#m)sea sons need the change.

Like the (E)ros es need the rain,

like the (C#m)sea sons need the change.

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In These Arms — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"In These 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, 120 BPM.

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

About “In These Arms”

Why does "In These 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 "In These Arms".
What key is "In These Arms" by Bon Jovi played in?
In These 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 "In These Arms"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "In These 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 "In These Arms"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "In These Arms"?
"In These Arms" was originally performed by Bon Jovi. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "In These Arms"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, B, C#m, E, F#m.
What other songs by Bon Jovi can I play here?
Try "I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU", "WELCOME TO WHEREVER YOU ARE", "BED OF ROSES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "In These 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 "In These Arms".
Can I see all the notes in "In These 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 120 BPM.