Open Arms

by Journey
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Lyrics

(D)Ly ing be side you,

(A)here in the (G)dark,

(Bm)feel ing your (A)heart beat with (G)mine.

(D)Soft ly you whis per;

(A)you’re so sin (G)cere.

(Bm)How could our (A)love be so (G)blind?

We (Em)sailed on to geth er;

we (Bm)drift ed a part.

(A)And (D)here

you (A)are by my (G)side.

(A)So now I (D)come

to (D)you

with (Dsus9)o

pen (D)arms;

(G)noth ing to hide,

be (C9)lieve what I say.

So (D)here

I (D)am

with (Dsus9)o

pen (D)arms,

(G)hop ing you’ll see

what your (C9)love means to me;

o pen (D)arms.

(D)arms.

Open Arms by Journey

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Open Arms

What key is "Open Arms" in?
"Open Arms" by Journey is in the key of D with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Open Arms" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Open Arms" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Open Arms"?
This arrangement of "Open Arms" uses 8 chords: A, Bb, Bm, C9, D, Dsus2, Em, G.
How long does it take to learn "Open Arms" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Journey can I play here?
Try "Faithfully", "FAITHFULLY", "When You Love a Woman". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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