Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Open Arms

Chords

4.71,396 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
D A Bm A G
[Verse]
DLying beside you Ahere in the G/Bdark, Bmfeeling your Aheart beat with Gmine
DSoftly you whisper, Ayou're so sinG/Bcere, Bmhow could our Alove be so Gblind
We Emsailed on together, we Bmdrifted apart, Aand Dhere you Aare by my Gside
[Chorus]
So now I Dcome to you with F#mopen arms, Gnothing to hide, beC9lieve what I say
SDo here I am with F#mopen arms, Ghoping you'll see what your C9love means to me
Open Darms
[Interlude]
(D)  A   Bm   A  G  
[Verse]
DLiving without you, Aliving aG/Blone, Bmthis empty Ahouse seems so Gcold
DWanting to hold you, Awanting you G/Bnear, Bmhow much I Awanted you Ghome
But Emnow that you've come back, turned Bmnight into dayA, DI Aneed you tGo stay
[Chorus]
So now I Dcome to you with F#mopen arms, Gnothing to hide, beC9lieve what I say
SDo here I am with F#mopen arms, Ghoping you'll see what your C9love means to me
Open Darms
[Outro]
(D)     C   Bm   C  D  

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Open Arms

by Journey

Lyrics & chords · Original key

[Intro]

D A Bm A G

[Verse]

D A G/B Bm A G

Lying beside you here in the dark, feeling your heart beat with mine

D A G/B Bm A G

Softly you whisper, you're so sincere, how could our love be so blind

Em Bm A D A G

We sailed on together, we drifted apart, and here you are by my side

[Chorus]

D F#m G C9

So now I come to you with open arms, nothing to hide, believe what I say

D F#m G C9

So here I am with open arms, hoping you'll see what your love means to me

Open arms

[Interlude]

D A Bm A G

()

[Verse]

D A G/B Bm A G

Living without you, living alone, this empty house seems so cold

D A G/B Bm A G

Wanting to hold you, wanting you near, how much I wanted you home

Em Bm A D A G

But now that you've come back, turned night into day, I need you to stay

[Chorus]

D F#m G C9

So now I come to you with open arms, nothing to hide, believe what I say

D F#m G C9

So here I am with open arms, hoping you'll see what your love means to me

Open arms

[Outro]

D C Bm C D

()

About Open Arms Chords by Journey

Learn how to play Open Arms by Journey with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Open Arms chords”, “Open Arms guitar chords”, or “Journey Open 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 Open Arms chords and for experienced players who want accurate Open Arms lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A, Bm, G, G/B, Em.

FAQ — Open Arms by Journey

How do I play "Open Arms" by Journey on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Open Arms" by Journey on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Open Arms" by Journey free?

Yes. The chords for "Open Arms" by Journey are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Open Arms" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Open Arms" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Open Arms"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Open Arms" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Open Arms" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Open Arms" by Journey with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Journey below.

What key is "Open Arms" in?

The chords for "Open Arms" show the original chord names (including D, A, Bm, G, G/B, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.