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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "In These Arms" by Bon Jovi: 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 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”

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 there a karaoke version of "In These Arms" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "In These Arms" by Bon Jovi. 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 "In These Arms" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, 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 "In These 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.