Hello! Below you'll find my "Into My Arms" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This goergeous song by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds sounds great and is very satisfying to play and sing. In the video I start with a basic but great sounding version with the chords, and then add in the arpeggios you hear Nick Cave playing on the record.
Enjoy!
Into My Arms Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Into My Arms:
Into My Arms Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| - - G/B C | F/C | F/C | C | C - G/B C |
| F/C | F/C | C | C - G/B C |
| - - G/B C | F/C | F/C | C | C - G/B C |
| F/C | F/C | C | C - G/B C |
[Verse 1]
F/C C G/B C
I don't believe in an interventionist god
F/C C G/B C
But I know darling that you do
F/C C C
But if I did, I would kneel down and ask him
F/C C
Not to intervene when it came to you
C F/C
Well not to touch a hair on your head
Dm
Leave you as you are
G
If he felt he had to direct you
Em G
Then direct you into my arms
[Chorus]
Dm C
Into my arms, O Lord. Into my arms, O Lord
Dm C
Into my arms, O Lord. Into my arms
[Verse 2]
F/C C G/B C
And I don't believe in the existence of angels
F/C C C
But looking at you, I wonder if that's true
F/C C G/B C
But if I did, I would summon them together
F/C C
And ask them to watch over you
C F/C
Well to each burn a candle for you
F/C C G/B C
And I don't believe in the existence of angels
F/C C C
But looking at you, I wonder if that's true
F/C C G/B C
But if I did, I would summon them together
F/C C
And ask them to watch over you
C F/C
Well to each burn a candle for you
Dm
To make bright and clear your path
G
and to walk like Christ in grace and love
Em G
and guide you into my arms
To make bright and clear your path
G
and to walk like Christ in grace and love
Em G
and guide you into my arms
[Chorus]
Dm C
Into my arms, O Lord. Into my arms, O Lord
Dm C
Into my arms, O Lord. Into my arms
Dm C
Into my arms, O Lord. Into my arms, O Lord
Dm C
Into my arms, O Lord. Into my arms
[Verse 3]
F/C C G/B C
But I believe in love
F/C C C
And I know that you do too
F/C C G/B C
And I believe in some kind of path
F/C C
That we can walk down, me and you
C F/C
So keep your candles burning
Dm
Make a journey bright and pure
G
That you'll keep returning
Em G
Always and evermore
F/C C G/B C
But I believe in love
F/C C C
And I know that you do too
F/C C G/B C
And I believe in some kind of path
F/C C
That we can walk down, me and you
C F/C
So keep your candles burning
Dm
Make a journey bright and pure
G
That you'll keep returning
Em G
Always and evermore
[Chorus]
Dm C
Into my arms, O Lord. Into my arms, O Lord
Dm C
Into my arms, O Lord. Into my arms
Dm C
Into my arms, O Lord. Into my arms, O Lord
Dm C
Into my arms, O Lord. Into my arms
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Into My Arms Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Into My Arms" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Into My Arms" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
