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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Open Arms" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Open Arms" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Open Arms" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Open Arms"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Open Arms" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Open Arms"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Open Arms" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.