Tracy Chapman - Open Arms: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Open Arms" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
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 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 If time is what you need Baby I'll stop the clocks If you're looking for something Maybe I've got what you want If there's one thing to remember Don't forget that these are open arms Open arms, open arms, open arms, open arms These are These are These are Open arms You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsC#  F#  G#  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Open Arms" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Open Arms" by Tracy Chapman.