Sand in My Boots by Morgan Wallen
Key: D# · 144 BPM · 4/4
Sand in My Boots by Morgan Wallen is written in Eb major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix, played as a I-V-I-IV rotation: Eb-Bb-Eb-Ab. At 144 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix), played as a I-V-I-IV rotation in Eb 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 | D | D-A-G |
| Capo 3 | C | C-G-F |
| Capo 6 | A | A-E-D |
Chord chart
- 0:01 Eb
- 0:04 Bb
- 0:06 Eb
- 0:11 Absus2
- 0:12 Bb
- 0:14 Eb
- 0:16 Cm
- 0:18 Ab
- 0:19 Bb
- 0:23 Eb
- 0:25 Ab
- 0:26 Bb
- 0:30 Cm
- 0:31 Ab
- 0:33 Bb
- 0:35 Eb
- 0:41 Ab
- 0:42 Eb
- 0:44 Ab
- 0:46 Eb
- 0:48 Bb
- 0:51 Eb
- 1:01 Bb
- 1:02 Eb
- 1:11 Bb
- 1:12 Eb
- 1:13 Cm
- 1:15 Ab
- 1:17 Bb
- 1:20 Eb
- 1:22 Ab
- 1:24 Bb
- 1:26 Eb
- 1:27 Cm
- 1:29 Ab
- 1:31 Bb
- 1:32 Eb
- 1:41 Ab
- 1:42 Eb
- 1:45 Bb
- 1:48 Eb
- 1:51 Ab
- 1:53 Eb
- 1:54 Ab
- 1:56 Eb
- 2:00 Cm
- 2:02 Eb
- 2:03 Ab
- 2:06 Cm
- 2:10 Absus2
- 2:12 Eb
- 2:15 Ab
- 2:17 Bb
- 2:20 Cm
- 2:22 Ab
- 2:24 Bbsus4
- 2:26 Bb
- 2:27 Eb
- 2:31 Ab
- 2:33 Eb
- 2:35 Ab
- 2:36 Eb
- 2:45 Ab
- 2:47 Eb
- 2:48 Ab
- 2:50 Eb
- 2:55 Cm
- 2:57 Ab
- 2:59 Bb
- 3:02 Eb
- 3:06 Bb
- 3:08 Eb
Frequently asked questions
What key is Sand in My Boots in?
Sand in My Boots is in Eb major.
What chords does Sand in My Boots use?
The core of Sand in My Boots cycles through Eb, Bb, Ab (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Sand in My Boots?
Sand in My Boots runs at 144 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Sand in My Boots use?
Sand in My Boots follows the I-IV-I-V progression, played as a I-V-I-IV rotation. It's a plagal + authentic mix.
What capo should I use for Sand in My Boots?
Capo 1 and play D major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Eb major.