Her Name On My Arm
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Intro: A E C#m A A E (2x)
A E C#m
it was summer in our hearts
A A E
when the wheat was fully grown
A E C#m
saw you standing in the yard
A A E
a beauty to behold
A B C#m A
i carved your name on my arm
A B E
i carved your name
A E C#m
it was winter when we lied
A A E
and ran off to elope
A E C#m
played cards that winter long
A A E
and wrestled in the snow
A B C#m A
and i carved your name in the ice
A B E
i carved your name
A E C#m
drove south to alabama
A A E
with the ocean in our head
A E C#m
you did not even wait for me
A A E
doing cartwheels in the sand
A B C#m A
and i carved your name in the white
A B E
sand by the light of the moon
A B C#m A
we stayed awake that night
A B E
just to watch the morning come
A E C#m
this is where i leave you
A A E
this is where my story ends
A E C#m
you wanted to know the reason
A A E
for the writing on my skin
A B C#m A
i carved her name on my arm
A B E
i loved her then
How to play Her Name On My Arm
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.