Open Arms

by Journey
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Lyrics

(F)Ly ing be side you, (C)here in the (Dm)dark,

(Dm7)feel ing your (Am)heart beat with (Bb)mine.

(F)Soft ly you whis per, (C)you’re so sin (Bb)cere.

(Dm7)How could our (Am)love be so (Bb)blind?

We (Gm7)sailed on to geth er, we (Dm7)drift ed a part, (C)and (F)here you (C)are by my (Bb)side.

So now I (F)come

to you

with (Am)o pen arms.

(Bb)Noth ing to hide,

be (Eb9)lieve what I say.

So (F)here

I am

with (Am)o

pen arms,

(Bb)hop ing you’ll see what your (Eb9)love means to me, o pen (F)arms.

(F)Liv ing with out you, (C)liv ing a (Bb)lone,

(Dm7)this emp ty (Am)house seems so (Bb)cold.

me,

(CN.C.)o pen arms.

Open Arms — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Open 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 F, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Open Arms”

Why does "Open 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 "Open Arms".
What key is "Open Arms" by Journey played in?
Open Arms is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Open Arms"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Open Arms" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Open Arms"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Open Arms"?
"Open Arms" was originally performed by Journey. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Journey can I play here?
Try "Faithfully", "FAITHFULLY", "When You Love a Woman". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Open 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 "Open Arms".
Can I see all the notes in "Open 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 F at 120 BPM.