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Open Arms

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#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE--------------------------------#
#This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the#
#song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research.#
#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------#
Date: Sun, 12 Apr 1998 13:51:53 PDT
From: David Ribeiro <tracydcr@hotmail.com>
Subject: c/chapman_tracy/open_arms.crd
Tabbed by: David Ribeiro
E-mail: tracydcr@hotmail.com
Notes: Capo on 1st
               CFG CFGFG C
Introduction:            
 C
()
If love is what you want
              F
Baby here I am
                               G
If tenderness is what you need
                     C
I've got that to give
If you need some affection
                   F
Baby these are open arms
      G          F          G           C     F G  F
Open arms, open arms, open arms, open arms
F            G                       F
You come home you've had a hard day
                             G
Every door you tried to open
                         F
Was closing in your face
                              G
I'm right here I'll be right here
        C              F  G  C
I'll embrace you
I'll be open with my heart
                F
I'll let you in
                             G
I'll be open with my thoughts
                         C
I'll be your best friend
If you need some attention
                     F
Baby these are open arms
       G          F          G         C
Open arms, open arms, open arms, open arms
F  G  F
                      G
Every corner you turn
                      F
Trouble come your way
                      G
But when you get home
I'll try to be there
           C
And I'll embrace you
F            G
These, these are
F            G
These, these are
F            G
These, these are
       C
Open arms
F G
C
If time is what you need
                         F
Baby I'll stop the clocks
                               G
If you're looking for something
                            C
Maybe I've got what you want
If there's one thing to remember
                                  F
Don't forget that these are open arms
      G          F          G          C
Open arms, open arms, open arms, open arms
F            G
These, these are
F            G
These, these are
F            G
These, these are
       C
Open arms
Open arms
Open arms

Open Arms chords and lyrics

Free chords for Open Arms by Tracy Chapman. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE--------------------------------#
#This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the#
#song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research.#
#-----------------------------------------------------------------------------#
Date: Sun, 12 Apr 1998 13:51:53 PDT
From: David Ribeiro 
Subject: c/chapman_tracy/open_arms.crd
Introduction:  C F G  C F G F G  C
If you need some affection
I'll be open with my heart
If you need some attention
F  G  F
I'll try to be there
F G
C
If time is what you need
If there's one thing to remember
Open arms
Open arms

Open Arms Chords by Tracy Chapman

Learn how to play Open Arms by Tracy Chapman with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Open Arms chords”, “Open Arms guitar chords”, or “Tracy Chapman 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 E, C, F, G.

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What key is "Open Arms" in?

The chords for "Open Arms" show the original chord names (including E, C, F, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.