Olivers Army Bass Tab by Elvis Costello

Olivers Army bass tab by Elvis Costello

Bass Tab

"Oliver's Army" by Elvis Costello & The
Attractions

Written by Costello



Transcribed by Robert Brighton

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Accuracy Rating: - Votes: -


Intro



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A-0-----0-4-------|------------0---|--------4-----4-|2-----2---------|

E-----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|



repeat





Verses 1 & 2



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Choruses 1 & 2



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                              1st time



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                              2nd time



Bridge



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Verse 3



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Chorus 3



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Outro



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repeat to fade







Song structure



Intro

Verse 1

Chorus 1

Verse 2

Chorus 2

Bridge

Verse 3

Chorus 3

Outro to fade

Last updated: September 10, 2025

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