Oil Mans War Chords
Oil Mans War by Kathleen Edwards is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, Em, C, Bm, Am and D. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
INTRO G-Em (3x)
VERSE
C G
Bobby wished he was from the past
Bm C
He said those cars they used to drive were the best
Am G
I know that I'm a simple man
Bm C D
Even my dreams I deserve to have
C G
Annabel had plans of her own
Bm C
She said there no way in hell I'm going home
Am G
Cause Mama always thinks she knows best
Bm C D
God love her, but her life is a mess
Chorus
Em
I won't change my mind
Bm C
So keep your hand on my thigh tonight
Em
When we get up north
Bm
We'll buy us a store
C Am G
I won't fight in an oil man's war
C G
Bobby bought a brand new suit
Bm C
From his friend he borrowed round-toes shoes
Am G
Stuffed the money down in his sock
Bm C D
On his way he bought a wrist corsage
C G
But Annie was scared to death
Bm C
She'd never once in her life layed with a man
Am G
But she knew it was his only chance
Bm C D
She bought a white dress second hand
Chorus
Em
I won't change my mind
Bm C
So keep your hand on my thigh tonight
Em
When we get up north
Bm
We'll buy us a store
C Am G
I won't fight in an oil man's war
BRIDGE
Bm C
You can't say it's just a matter of pride
Bm C
I've been living here since I was a child
Am G
And now I'm just a simple man
Bm C D
But even my dreams I deserve to have
Chorus
Em
I won't change my mind
Bm C
So keep your hand on my thigh tonight
Em
When we get up north
Bm
We'll buy us a store
C Am
Live upstairs till the kids are born
Em
And I'm not gonna die
Bm C
So keep your hand on my thigh tonight
Em
When we get up north
Bm
We'll buy us a store
C Am
I won't fight in an oil man's war
C G
I won't fight in an oil man's war