Other arrangements of Open Arms
Pick a learning view.
(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 — 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 D, 90 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 D 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 90 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 chords are used in "Open Arms"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Bb, Bm, C9, D, Dsus2, Em, G.
- 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.