Olivers Army
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A D E
Don't start me talking, I could talk all night.
A D C#7
My mind goes sleepwalking while I'm putting the world to right.
F#m B F#m B E A
Called careers information. Have you got yourself an occupation?
(Oliver's)
D E A D E
Army is here to stay. Oliver's Army are on their way.
A A/G# F#m A/E D D/C# E A D D/C# E6 E7
And I would rather be anywhere else but here today.
A D E
There was a checkpoint Charlie, he didn't crack a smile.
A D C#m
But it's no laughing party when you've been on the murder mile.
F#m B F#m B E
Only takes one itchy trigger, one more widow one less white nigger.
( D E6 E )
G#m F# E D#
Hong Kong is up for grabs; London is full of Arabs.
C# F# E F#
We could be in Palestine, overrun by the Chinese line
E F#
with the boys from the Mersey and the Thames and the Tyne.
B E F# B
But there's no danger. It's a professional career,
E D#7 G#m
though it could be arranged with just a word in Mr. Churchill's ear.
C# G#m
If you're out of luck you're out of work
C# F# B E F#
We could send you to Johannesburg
B E F# B E F#
Oliver's Army is here to stay Oliver's Army are on their way.
B B/A# G#m B/F# E E/D# F# B
and I would rather be anywhere else than here today (3 times)
B E E/D# F#
Oh oh oh oh___ Oh oh oh______
How to play Olivers Army
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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.