Girl in Your Arms Guitar Chords
Guitar chords by Traditional · Key of A Major
Chord sheet curated by JBX Music instructors · Guitar lessons in Goregaon West, Mumbai · Last updated June 2026
Chords Used
Strumming Pattern
Chord Breakdown for Girl in Your Arms
Verse 1
A / A7 / D / B / E / A / B / E
Verse 2
A F# / F#
Guitar Melody
On A#
Key Change
A# / A#7 / D# / C / F / A#
How to Play Girl in Your Arms on Guitar
Girl in Your Arms is a classic pop song in A Major, played at around 100 BPM. It is rated intermediate because of the key change from A Major to A# Major in the final section, which requires repositioning all chord shapes up one fret. The main verse uses A, A7, D, B, and E — a classic progression with added colour from the A7 chord. Practice the verse chord sequence thoroughly before attempting the key change section.
Frequently Asked Questions
› What chords are in Girl in Your Arms?
Girl in Your Arms uses A, A7, D, B, E, F#, and A#. The verse is in A Major, and the song modulates to A# Major in the final section.
› Is Girl in Your Arms hard to play on guitar?
It is intermediate level. The chords in A Major are manageable, but the key change requires you to quickly relocate all your chord shapes up a semitone.
› What key is Girl in Your Arms in?
Girl in Your Arms is primarily in A Major, modulating to A# Major (Bb Major) for the key change section.
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