Old Dominion - Written In The Sand Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
[Opening]
Turn me [A]on turn me off then you [D]turn me back on by the [G]weekend
And you [A]won’t say the words that [D]i want but you flirt when you’re [G]drinking
[A]I see those bubbles pop [D]up like you’re texting then [G]they disappear
[A]Lets cut through the shit then let’s [D]get to what we’re [G]doing here
[chorus]
Are we just a [A] [D]backseat, tryna get it while we [G]can
Are we names in a [A] [D]tattoo, or just a number on a [G]hand
Are we [A]last call kissing or [D]will we be reminiscing
With each [G]other for the next forty years
Are we written in the [A]stars, baby, [D]or are we written in the [G]sand
[verse 2]
[A] [D] [G]
Yeah, [A]I want you to want me to [D]take you back home to my [G]mama
Put my [A]name on your lips call me [D]yours and forget all this [G]drama
Your [A]makeup is next to my [D]toothbrush but you never [G]put it away on the shelf
Im [A]asking you baby cuz [D]i’m tired of asking [G]myself
[Closing]
Are we just a [A] [D]backseat, tryna get it while we [G]can
Are we names in a [A] [D]tattoo, or just a number on a [G]hand
Are we [A]last call kissing, are we [D]dancing in the kitchen,
Baby [G]tell me what it is or what it isn’t?
Are we written in the [A]stars, baby, [D]or are we written in the [G]sand
[chorus]
Are we just a [A] [D]backseat, tryna get it while we [G]can
Are we names in a [A] [D]tattoo, or just a number on a [G]hand
Are we [A]last call kissing or [D]will we be reminiscing
With each [G]other for the next forty years
Are we written in the [A]stars, baby, [D]or are we written in the [G]sand
How to play Written In The Sand on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Old Dominion - Written In The Sand on guitar requires 3 chords and 3 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.
Written In The Sand uses these transitions most often: A → D (21), D → G (21), and G → A (20). 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 A - D chord transition.
1. A → D chord transition
To move from A to D;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 2 to fret 3.
2. 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.
3. G → A chord transition
To move from G to A;
- 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 G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 2.
Written In The Sand chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Written In The Sand.
- Written In The Sand includes 62 chord transitions, 3 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Written In The Sand contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Written In The Sand connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After A, the most likely next chords across Chordier are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
- A → D: 29%
After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).- D → G: 29%