Niall Horan – Arms Of A Stranger Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Niall Horan – Arms Of A Stranger Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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This is the chords of Arms Of A Stranger by Niall Horan on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Verse 1]
C                              D                     Em
I never thought that I would find out
C                              D                Em
We were just lovers in the dark
C                D                              Em
You’ve known someone for a long time
C                              D                Em
But you never really know who they are
C                  D                              Em
It feels like it was only last week
C                              D                Em
I was trippin’ right into your heart
C                              D                Em
If we’re not gonna do this honestly
C                              D                              Em
Baby, won’t you give me back what you took apart?

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[Pre-Chorus]
C                              D                              Em
When I was on my knees in the darkness
C                              D                Em
Yeah, you’d be there to break my fall
C                D                              Em
But now, I’m lyin’ here so helpless
C                     D                              Em
But somehow, I just still want more

[Chorus]
D
You left me with nothing
Em                                            C
Now I’m lyin’ in the arms of a stranger
D
But why do I think of you?
C
You left me with nothing
Em                                            C
Now I’m lookin’ in the eyes of a stranger
D
Just tryna get over you
C
Yeah, you left me with nothing

[Verse 2]
D                              Em
I chase an old love just to feel loved
C                  D                 Em
But it gave me nothin’ that was real
C                              D                     Em
No matter what I give, it’s not enough
C                               D                        Em
But I guess I’m holdin’ onto you still

[Pre-Chorus]
C                              D                Em
When I was on my knees in the darkness
C                              D                              Em
Yeah, you’d be there to break my fall
C                D                              Em
But now, I’m lyin’ here so helpless
C                              D                Em
But somehow, I just still want more

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[Chorus]
D
You left me with nothing
Em                                            C
Now I’m lyin’ in the arms of a stranger
D
But why do I think of you?
C
You left me with nothing
Em                                            C
Now I’m lookin’ in the eyes of a stranger
D
Just tryna get over you
C
Yeah, you left me with nothing

[Bridge]
C
Standin’ out in the crowd
D
Nobody can hear me now
Em
I’m tryna get over you
C
Standin’ out in the crowd
D
If only you could see me now
Em
I’m tryna get over you

[Chorus]
D
You left me with nothing
Em C
Now I’m lyin’ in the arms of a stranger
D
But why do I think of you?
C
You left me with nothing
Em C
Now I’m lookin’ in the eyes of a stranger
D
Just tryna get over you
C
Yeah, you left me with nothing
D
You left me with nothing, yeah
C
You left me with nothing
Em C
And now I’m lookin’ in the eyes of a stranger
D
Just tryna get over you
C
Yeah, you left me with nothing
D
You left me with nothing

How to play Arms Of A Stranger: key, chords and progression

Arms Of A Stranger by Niall Horan sits in E minor (one sharp: F♯), and you need 3 chords to play it: C, D and Em.

Listen for D – Em – C – D (VII – i – VI – VII in E minor): the song comes back to it again and again. Once these 4 changes are comfortable, most of the song is done.

Beginner-friendly: on guitar every chord is an open shape, which makes this a good song to learn early on.

Chord diagrams

C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B

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Arms Of A Stranger chords: questions

What key is Arms Of A Stranger in?

Arms Of A Stranger by Niall Horan is in the key of E minor (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Arms Of A Stranger?

Arms Of A Stranger uses 3 chords: C, D, Em.

What is the chord progression of Arms Of A Stranger?

The main progression is D – Em – C – D (VII – i – VI – VII).

Is Arms Of A Stranger easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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