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[Verse 1]
[Am]Oh-oh (Ooh, ooh)
[G](Lil Pump; Maluma, baby)
[Dm]Mally, Mally Mall
[F]Arms around you
[Am]Te amo, mami, let me hold you
[G]Got my arms right around you, girl, hoy
[Dm]'Cause lovin' got all around you
[F]To make sure no one could harm you
[Am]Dale mami, let me have you, hoy
[G]Yeah, she driving me crazy (Yeah)
[Dm]I take drugs on the daily (Ooh)
[F]Pull out the 'rari or the Mercedes (Which one?)
[Am]Yeah, she got my heart racing, racing (Yeah)
[G]Foreign cars, foreign hoes
[Dm]Yeah, we got a lot of those (Ooh)
[F]10 bands on my Gucci coat (Ooh)
[Am]10 hoes in the studio (Huh)
[G]Yes, I'm gonna miss you though (Yuh)
[Dm]But I got a lot of dough (Brr)
[F]Spanish bitches love the coke (Brrt)
[Am]Put my dick straight down her throat (Damn)
[G]I know that your baby daddy broke (Broke)
[Dm]Bring your wife backstage at a festival
[F]Penthouse, fifty-four floors, let's go (Let's go)
[Am]And my hotel came with a stripper pole
[G]Arms around you
[Dm]Te amo, mami, let me hold you
[F]Got me arms right around you, girl, hoy
[Am]'Cause lovin' got all around you
[G]To make sure no one could harm you
[Dm]Dale mami, let me have you, hoy
[F]If you ever get to feel my touch
[Am]Then you might never get enough
[G]Yes, I know you feel the ambiance (Hey)
[Dm]Love you like I'll never see you again
[F]Only real 'cause I'm not for pretend (No)
[Am]Reaching out with your arms extended
[G]My love is emergency and I can sense the urgency (Ya-aah)
[Dm]Come, let me, woah-oh-oh
[F]Your body is just for me (For me)
[Am]It was like sorcery
[G]She left me like an alcoholic
[Dm]Arms around you
[F]Te amo, mami, let me hold you
[Am]Got me arms right around you, girl, hoy
[G]'Cause lovin' got all around you
[Dm]To make sure no one could harm you
[F]Dale mami, let me have you, hoy
[Am]Maluma baby (Dice)
[G]Ey, mamá (Mamá), te espera [Dm]un party en mi cama (Cama)
[F]Me encanta la forma en que me hablas (Hablas)
[Am]Invita a tu [G]amiga la buena
[Dm] Apa' que fumemos como fumamos en La Habana
[F]Siempre andamos positivos
[A] Mesa es la forma [G]en que vivo, activo
[Dm]Que se joda el que [Am]no esté en lo mismo
[G]Yo disfruto mientras siga vivo
[Dm]Di que sí, [F]que no te cuesta
[Am]Si conmigo estás vestida de Chanel (Oh, yeah)
[G]Hasta los [Dm]pies (Oh, yeah)
[F]Si tú te pones pa'l problema
[Am]Yo me pongo cómo [G]se tiene que ser
[Dm]De una vez, bebé, bebé (Maluma, baby)
[F]Arms around you
[Am]Te amo, mami, [G]let me hold you
[Dm]Got me arms right [F]around you, girl, hoy
[Am]'Cause I been wrapped up around you
[G]To make sure no [Dm]one could harm you
[F]Dale mami, let me have you, hoy
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Arms Around You by XXXTENTACION is played in the key of Am with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Am (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti G (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti Dm (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis), diikuti F (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Arms Around You by XXXTENTACION: sounding in Am (Capo Fret 2, shape Gm) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in Am (Capo on Fret 2 (played in Gm shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from Dm to F requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – VII – iv – VI
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
AmGDmF
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyAMAcoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 2sync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyGMOpen chord finger positions
Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into Gm, maintaining Am sound without complex barre chords.
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pianoChord Family AM
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of AM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
iAmTonic
ii°BdimSupertonic
IIICMediant
ivDmSubdominant
vEmDominant
VIFSubmediant
VIIGSubtonic
speedDifficulty Level: Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circleUses 5 unique chords throughout the song
check_circleRequires 1 barre chord shapes (F)
check_circleCapo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: AM•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: i – VII – iv – VI•DIFF: 2/5•CAPO: 2
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ Arms Around You
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Arms Around You (XXXTENTACION)?
To play the Easy Chords for Arms Around You, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Arms Around You?
The original recording key for Arms Around You by XXXTENTACION is AM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.