Randy Travis - Ants On A Log Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar A7 chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar E chord diagram
Guitar E7 chord diagram
[chorus]
Ants on a [D]log, floating down a [A]river
Running a[A7]round, but not getting any[D]where
Our steering [D]wheel, just ain’t [A]connected
And we [G]can’t jump off like [A7]fleas on a [D]dog
[G]Can’t fly away like [A7]flies on a [D]hog
We’re [G]really just along for the [A7]ride like ants on a [D]log
[Opening]
[D]I got an uncle, he plays a game and can’t [A]win it
He’s got a mould, tries to fit everybody else [D]in it
When’s he gonna learn he’s banging his head on the [G]wall?
[E]He ain’t gonna change, and he [E7]looks at me strange
When I [E]tell him I think we’re [A]all (just)
[chorus]
Ants on a [D]log, floating down a [A]river
Running a[A7]round, but not getting any[D]where
Our steering [D]wheel, just ain’t [A]connected
And we [G]can’t jump off like [A7]fleas on a [D]dog
[G]Can’t fly away like [A7]flies on a [D]hog
We’re [G]really just along for the [A7]ride like ants on a [D]log
[verse 2]
[D]We all know people who yell at the cars in the [A]traffic
Folks in a hurry lives full of heartache and [D]havoc
I finally learned how to lay back and let a lot [G]happen
[E]I just image [E7]angels up in Heaven
Looking [E]down at us and [A]laughing (at)
[chorus]
Ants on a [D]log, floating down a [A]river
Running a[A7]round, but not getting any[D]where
Our steering [D]wheel, just ain’t [A]connected
And we [G]can’t jump off like [A7]fleas on a [D]dog
[G]Can’t fly away like [A7]flies on a [D]hog
We’re [G]really just along for the [A7]ride like ants on a [D]log
[verse 3]
[G]Oh and just about the time you think you’re rolling in [D]clover
[E]Along comes a rapids, and the world tips [A]over
[chorus]
Ants on a [D]log, floating down a [A]river
Running a[A7]round, but not getting any[D]where
Our steering [D]wheel, just ain’t [A]connected
And we [G]can’t jump off like [A7]fleas on a [D]dog
[G]Can’t fly away like [A7]flies on a [D]hog
We’re [G]really just along for the [A7]ride like ants on a [D]log
[Closing]
We’re [G]really just along for the [A7]ride like ants on a [D]log
How to play Ants On A Log on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Randy Travis - Ants On A Log on guitar requires 6 chords and 10 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Ants On A Log uses these transitions most often: A7 → D (17), G → A7 (13), and D → G (12). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with D - A chord transition.
1. D → A chord transition
To move from D to A;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 3 to fret 2.
2. A → A7 chord transition
To move from A to A7;
- While playing A, lift your ring finger from B string fret 2.
- Keep index finger on D string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 2.
3. A7 → D chord transition
To move from A7 to D;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on B string fret 3.
4. A → G chord transition
To move from A to G;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
5. G → A7 chord transition
To move from G to A7;
- While playing G, lift your ring finger from E string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to B string fret 2.
6. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
7. G → E chord transition
To move from G to E;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 2.
8. E → E7 chord transition
To move from E to E7;
- While playing E, lift your ring finger from D string fret 2.
- Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on A string fret 2.
9. E → A chord transition
To move from E to A;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 2.
10. D → E chord transition
To move from D to E;
- Slide your index finger on G string from fret 2 to fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 2.
Ants On A Log chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Ants On A Log.
- Ants On A Log includes 76 chord transitions, 10 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Ants On A Log contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Ants On A Log connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
- D → G: 29%
- D → A: 17%
After A7, the most likely next chords across Chordier are D (42%), D7 (18%), and Dm (12%).- A7 → D: 42%