These Arms of Mine by Otis Redding
Key: A# · 89 BPM · 3/4
These Arms of Mine by Otis Redding is written in Bb major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): Bb-Eb-F. At 89 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)) in Bb major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| Capo 1 | A | A-D-E |
| Capo 3 | G | G-C-D |
| Capo 6 | E | E-A-B |
Chord chart
- 0:02 Bb
- 0:08 F7
- 0:12 Eb
- 0:16 Bb
- 0:24 F7
- 0:28 Eb
- 0:33 Bb
- 0:39 Bbaug
- 0:41 Bb
- 0:43 Bb7
- 0:45 Eb
- 0:47 F
- 0:49 Bb
- 0:57 F
- 1:01 Eb
- 1:05 Bb
- 1:13 F
- 1:15 F7
- 1:17 Eb
- 1:21 Bb
- 1:28 Bbaug
- 1:30 Gm
- 1:32 Bb7
- 1:34 Eb
- 1:36 F
- 1:38 Bb
- 1:42 Eb
- 1:44 F
- 1:46 Bb
- 1:50 Eb
- 1:52 F
- 1:54 Bb
- 1:58 Eb
- 2:00 F
- 2:02 Bb
- 2:04 Bb7
- 2:06 Eb
- 2:08 F
- 2:10 Bb
- 2:12 Bb7
- 2:14 Eb
- 2:16 F
- 2:18 Bb
- 2:22 Eb
- 2:24 F
- 2:26 Bb
Frequently asked questions
What key is These Arms of Mine in?
These Arms of Mine is in Bb major.
What chords does These Arms of Mine use?
The core of These Arms of Mine cycles through Bb, Eb, F (3 chords).
What is the tempo of These Arms of Mine?
These Arms of Mine runs at 89 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does These Arms of Mine use?
These Arms of Mine follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).
What capo should I use for These Arms of Mine?
Capo 1 and play A major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Bb major.