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Key: G# minor•
Verse 1
C
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G
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Em
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B
B
2

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C
C

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So her fingers ran
G
G

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away with themselves
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B
B
2

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'Till everything was documented
C
C

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G
G

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Our mind it was reaching out
F#
F#
2

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Em
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To put into words what
B
B
2

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their bodies had done
Verse 2
C
C

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G
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They lie together, oh
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C
C

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B
B
2

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Oil on wa ter
C
C

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And they lie upon her, oh
Em
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C
C

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Someone's daugh ter
B
B
2

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Verse 3

C
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G
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It's a catalogue of modern mistakes
Em
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Her words and legs wrapped
B
B
2

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around each man
C
C

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G
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Leaving stories like digital crumbs
Em
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As she turns these
B
B
2

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nights into literature
Verse 4
C
C

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They lie together, oh
Em
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C
C

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B
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2

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Oil on wa ter
C
C

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And they lie upon her, oh
Em
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C
C

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Someone's daugh ter
Interlude 1
B
B
2

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Bm
Bm
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C
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G
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Em
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B
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2

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C
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Em
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B
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Verse 5
C
C

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When they leave she sets
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about writing down
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B
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Awkward body games all over town
C
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Warm affection runs
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through every word
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We're screens away but we're
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G
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laughing with her
Verse 6
C
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They lie together, oh
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C
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B
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2

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Oil on wa ter
C
C

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G
G

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Oh they lie upon her, oh
Em
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Someone's daughter
Verse 7
C
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They lie upon her, oh
B
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2

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Oil on water
Outro 1
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B
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Chords

  • C

  • G

  • Em

  • B

    2

  • F#

    2

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 4

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Oil On Water by Bastille is G# minor.

The primary chords used in Oil On Water are E, B, G#m, D#, A#, D#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, B, G#m, D#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Oil On Water is approximately 128 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Oil On Water using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Oil On Water. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Bastille.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Oil On Water to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Oil On Water by Bastille on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.