Open Arms - Journey
Song Lyrics, Chart History, Artist Information

  • Written by Jonathan Cain & Steve Perry
  • Originally performed by Journey
  • Journey was formed in San Francisco, California, and consisted of Steve Perry (vocals), Jonathan Cain, (keyboards), Ross Vallory, (bass), Steve Smith, (drums), & Neil Schon, (guitar)
  • A # 2 Top 40 hit from 1982, it held that position for 6 weeks, but could never manage to dislodge the #1 song at the time, "Centerfold" by The J. Geils Band
  • It was the highest charting song in Journey's history, and was the 7th of their 18 Top 40 hits
  • Remade by Mariah Carey in 1995, & although it didn't chart in the US, it hit #4 in the UK
  • A popular first dance song at weddings, the song can be danced as a waltz

Other songs by Journey performed by Oracle:

Journey's Greatest Hits
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Song Lyrics - Open Arms

Lying beside you, here in the dark,
Feeling your heart beat with mine.
Softly you whisper, you're so sincere,
How could our love be so blind.

We sailed on together, we drifted apart ,
And here you are by my side.

So now I come to you, with open arms
Nothing to hide, believe what I say
So here I am, with open arms,
Hoping to see what your love means to me...Open arms

Living without you, living alone,
This empty house seems so cold.
Wanting to hold you, wanting you near
How much I wanted you home

But now that you've come back, turned night into day
I, need you to stay.

So now I come to you, with open arms
Nothing to hide, believe what I say
So here I am, with open arms,
Hoping to see what your love means to me...
Open arms

Note that the lyrics posted here are those as interpreted and performed by The Oracle Band. In a few cases we have taken some liberties with the lyrics to make them more appropriate for tasteful gatherings. Their use here is intended as an aid for people in selecting music for their wedding reception or private party, and may not be reproduced for any commercial, for-profit use.

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