With Arms Wide Open

by Creed
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Lyrics

Well (Csus2)I just heard

the (G)news to day.

It (Am11)seems my life

is gon na change.

I (Csus2)close my eyes.

be (G)gin to pray,

then (Am11)tears of joy

stream down my face.

With arms wide (F5)o pen.

un der the (Csus2)sun light,

wel come (E5)to this place.

I’ll show you (Dsus2)ev ’ry thing,

with arms wide (C5)o pen,

with arms wide (Am11)o pen.

Well (Csus2)I don’t know

if (G6)I’m read y

to (Am11)be the man

I have to be.

I’ll (Csus2)take a breath,

I’ll take her (G)by my side.

We (Am11)stand in awe;

we’ve cre a ted life.

With arms wide (F5)o pen,

un der the (C5)sun light,

wel come (E5)to this place.

I’ll show you (D5)ev ’ry thing

with arms wide (F5)o pen.

Now ev ’ry (C5)thing has changed

I’ll show you (E5)love,

I’ll show you (D5)ev ’ry thing

with arms wide (Csus2)o pen,

with arms wide o pen.

I’ll show you (Csus2)ev ’ry thing,

oh yeah,

with arms wide (Am11)o pen,

wide o pen.

If I had (C5)just one wish,

on ly (G)one de mand,

I hope he’s (Bb5)not like me,

I hope he (A5)un der stands

that he can (C5)take this life

and hold it (G)by the hand

and he can (Bb5)greet the world

with arms wide (A5)o pen.

With arms wide (Am11)o pen,

wide (Csus)o pen.

With Arms Wide Open — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "With Arms Wide Open" 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 C, 110 BPM.

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

About “With Arms Wide Open

Can I play "With Arms Wide Open" 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 "With Arms Wide Open" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "With Arms Wide Open" by Creed played in?
With Arms Wide Open is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "With Arms Wide Open"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "With Arms Wide Open" 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 "With Arms Wide Open"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "With Arms Wide Open"?
"With Arms Wide Open" was originally performed by Creed. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "With Arms Wide Open"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Amin, Apow, Bbpow, C, Cpow, Csus2, Csus4, Dpow, +5 more.
What other songs by Creed can I play here?
Try "HIGHER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "With Arms Wide Open"?
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. "With Arms Wide Open" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "With Arms Wide Open"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "With Arms Wide Open" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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