Out Of Arms (Chords)

These are the official lyrics and chords for the song “Out Of Arms”. It’s track #3 from the album “Don’t Forget Me”.

One of my rare happy, lighthearted, jumpy songs. Really, throw some voice cracks and odd rhythms in there and you’re good to go.

There are three very distinct parts with other rhythms/melodies: verse, chorus and bridge. That’s because this used to be three separate ideas that I discovered worked well together.

While we’re in a good mood, I just wanted to draw your attention to my clever wordplay, with “out of arms” also being a metaphor for hugging someone (as it puts you out of arms to use). In case you were wondering.

Verse 1

C          F
Sunny days were never quite so __ bright

C          G
Snowy days were never such ex __ traordinary sights

Am         Bb
 And my heart said: “Let us live, let us live”

  F      Gm
Don’t hide now, don’t put up your walls

  G
Don’t fasten your armor because

Chorus 1

G
I like the way that it

F        Am
Hurts and it burns yet I cannot let go

G           Dm
  I like the fear you leave for being alone

  Bb
I’d drink all your poison,

  F
Give keys to my guard

     C    Dsus4 D
Because I’m out of arms

Verse 2

Early mornings never felt so __ right
Late night talks were never such long __ lasting delights
And your voice sang: “Let us live, let us live”
Don’t lie down, don’t bury your head
In the problems of tomorrow instead

Chorus 2

I like the way that it
Stings and it brings me a heartache or two
I like the time wasted being with you
I’d jump from the mountains
Naked into harm
Because I’m out of arms

Dsus4      D
   It’s not giving up

  G7
If I choose to leave the door open

Bridge (part A)

    C
So say goodbye to classes and tables

Am
Hi to the mess that we made of

Em  (E7) A7
Life, to every injury of

Dm   D
Faith, believe me I’d hate

Bridge (part B)

  G
To be endlessly safe here but lonely

Em
Guarding secrets that only

F
Me

 Am -> G -> F -> Em
And no one around

Am  Dm  G7
Cares about, what do you care about?

Chorus 3

That I like being
Afraid and too late, if your arms keep me safe
I’d love a teardrop if the answer you gave
Was love and tender kisses
A soft word and warmth
Put me out of arms

Dsus4 D  G7
Put me out of arms

Verse 3 (modified; cut short)

Frankly dear I never felt this __ shine
Got no fear and no regret I’m __ drawing no more lines
And I’ll scream now: “Let us live, let us live”

C
Let us live, let us live

G7
Let us live __

Outro

Ad-lib singing over bridge melody until fade-out