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Empty Arms

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You're gonEna miss me darlin',
AThe day that I'm Egone;
You're gonnAa miss me darlin',
The day that I'm Egone;
'Cause I'm B7leavin' in the mornin',
A7Won't be back at allE  B7  
Verse 2:
 You have run me ragged, baby;
Your own fault you're on your own (repeat)
You didn't want me no way baby,
Till that other man was gone.
Verse 3:
 You can try and get me back,
with all your tricks and charms,(repeat)
But when all your games are over,
(tacet) You'll be left with empty arms!
End turnaround:    E   C9  B9  

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The story behind the song

"Empty Arms" explores a profound sense of longing and loss, capturing the ache of missing someone deeply. The song conveys the feeling of yearning for a loved one who is no longer present, leaving behind a void that the singer desperately wishes to fill. It's a heartfelt expression of sorrow and the desire for reunion. This track appears on the 1985 album Soul to Soul by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble. Playing this song channels the raw emotion of heartbreak and hope.

AI-written from these sources:Stevie Ray Vaughan — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Empty Arms

by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble

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You're gonna miss me darlin',

A E

The day that I'm gone;

You're gonna miss me darlin',

The day that I'm gone;

'Cause I'm leavin' in the mornin',

A7 E B7

Won't be back at all

Verse 2:

You have run me ragged, baby;

Your own fault you're on your own (repeat)

You didn't want me no way baby,

Till that other man was gone.

Verse 3:

You can try and get me back,

with all your tricks and charms,(repeat)

But when all your games are over,

(tacet) You'll be left with empty arms!

E C9 B9

End turnaround:

About Empty Arms Chords by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble

Learn how to play Empty Arms by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Empty Arms chords”, “Empty Arms guitar chords”, or “Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble Empty Arms chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Empty Arms chords and for experienced players who want accurate Empty Arms lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, B7, A7, C9, B9.

FAQ — Empty Arms by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble

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Is "Empty Arms" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Empty Arms" by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble below.

What key is "Empty Arms" in?

The chords for "Empty Arms" show the original chord names (including E, A, B7, A7, C9, B9). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.