Bryan Martin - Oilfield Dad: Ukulele Chords
Learn to play "Oilfield Dad" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn Oilfield Dad ukulele chords and lyrics
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Oilfield Dad" smoothly on your ukulele.
A# Ever since my little girl was 2 years old D# Been on a rig chasin that black gold A# And the times flew bye F Brings a tear to a roughneck's eye A# I do what I can to make ends meet D# Out there on the rig for those two weeks But when A# I get home... F I see what I miss when I'm Gone Chorus: A# D# 'Cause I miss Birthdays and holidays too A# D# Their first words and First days of school A# Ya know it's hard on them F But it's hard on me too D# A# D# Because these callused hands and big paychecks A# D# Won't buy back the things I've missed A# But I know someday F I'll tell 'em someway D# A# I missed half their life, to give 'em one D# I never had F A# It ain't easy, bein' an Oilfield Dad I count down the days while I'm gone She sends me pictures on the phone Of her and the kids And they're blowin' me a kiss I just put on my boots and get back to work Covered in oil, blood, sweat, and dirt And I think of them Until I'm home again Chorus 'Cause I miss birthdays and holidays too Their first words and first days of school You know it's hard on them But it's hard on me too Yeah, these callused hands and big paychecks Won't buy back the things I've missed But I know someday I'll tell 'em some way That I missed half their life to give 'em one I never had It ain't easy bein' an oilfield dad It ain't easy bein' an oilfield dad F A# It ain't easy, bein' an Oilfield Dad | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsA#  D#  F  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Oilfield Dad" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Oilfield Dad" by Bryan Martin.