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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Open Arms" by Journey in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Open Arms" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Open Arms" with hands-separate practice in F at 120 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Open Arms"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Open Arms" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Open Arms"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Open Arms" is in the key of F at 120 BPM.