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Sister Golden Hair

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1/14

Tempo 80 BPMVol

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Step 1 / 14Position: 7

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Capo at 4th
[Intro] (tab relative to capo)
e|-Am--------F--------C----Csus4------C----------7Em~--------|
B|----------------------------------8------------|
G|------------------------------7/9--------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------|
  (Em)                  Am             G  F  
e|-----------8~------8\7-7~------7\5-5~----------|
B|--------8--------------------------------------|
G|----7/9----------------------------------------|
D|-----------------------------------------------|
A|-----------------------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------------------|
[Verse 1]
Well, I trCied to make it Sunday, but I Emgot so damn depressed,
that I sFet my sights on MConday and I gEmot myself undressed
I ain't rFeady for the alDmtar, but I Amdo aEmgree there's tiFmes,
when a wDmoman sure can Fbe a friend of CmineCsus4  C  
[Verse 2]
Well, I kCeep on thinkin' 'bout you, Sister GEmolden Hair surprise,
and I jFust can't live withoCut you; can't you sEmee it in my eyes?
I been oFne poor correspDmondent, and I been tAmoo, too Emhard to fiFnd,
but it dDmoesn't mean you aFin't been on my mCind
[Chorus]
Will you mGeet me in the middle, will you mFeet me in the aCir?
Will you loGve me just a little, just enFough to show you cCare?
Well I tDmried to fake it, I dEmon't mind sayin', I jFust can't make it
[Instrumental]
Am    F    C   Csus4 C
Em(Repeat intAmro rifGf)F  
[Verse 3]
Well, I kCeep on thinkin' 'bout you, Sister GEmolden Hair surprise,
and I jFust can't live withCout you; can't you sEmee it in my eyes?
I been oFne poor correspDmondent, and I been Amtoo, too hEmard to fFind,
but it dDmoesn't mean you aFin't been on my mCind
[Chorus]
Will you mGeet me in the middle, will you mFeet me in the aCir?
Will you lGove me just a little, just enFough to show you cCare?
Well I tDmried to fake it, I dEmon't mind sayin', I jFust can't make it
[Outro]
DGoo wop shoo wop, Doo wop shoo wop, DFoo wop shoo wop, DCoo wop shoo wop
DGoo wop shoo wop, Doo wop shoo wop, DFoo wop shoo wop, DCoo wop shoo wop
DGoo wop shoo wop, Doo wop shoo wop, DFoo wop shoo wop, DCoo wop shoo wop
DGoo wop shoo wop, Doo wop shoo wop, DFoo wop shoo wop, DCoo wop shoo wop

All chords in this song (7)

The story behind the song

This song tells the story of someone who has found love but grapples with the idea of marriage. The lyrics, inspired by the honest and observational style of Jackson Browne, capture a particular frame of mind. Though there was no real "Sister Golden Hair," the song explores a relationship's complexities and the feelings around commitment. From America's 1975 album Hearts, it plays like a thoughtful reflection on love's deeper currents.

AI-written from these sources:Sister Golden Hair — Wikipedia ↗America (band) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Sister Golden Hair

by America

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Csus4

Capo at 4th

[Intro] (tab relative to capo)

Am F C Csus4 C Em

e|-------------------------------------7~--------|

B|----------------------------------8------------|

G|------------------------------7/9--------------|

D|-----------------------------------------------|

A|-----------------------------------------------|

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

Em Am G F

()

e|-----------8~------8\7-7~------7\5-5~----------|

B|--------8--------------------------------------|

G|----7/9----------------------------------------|

D|-----------------------------------------------|

A|-----------------------------------------------|

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

[Verse 1]

C Em

Well, I tried to make it Sunday, but I got so damn depressed,

F C Em

that I set my sights on Monday and I got myself undressed

F Dm Am Em F

I ain't ready for the altar, but I do agree there's times,

Dm F C Csus4 C

when a woman sure can be a friend of mine

[Verse 2]

C Em

Well, I keep on thinkin' 'bout you, Sister Golden Hair surprise,

F C Em

and I just can't live without you; can't you see it in my eyes?

F Dm Am Em F

I been one poor correspondent, and I been too, too hard to find,

Dm F C

but it doesn't mean you ain't been on my mind

[Chorus]

G F C

Will you meet me in the middle, will you meet me in the air?

G F C

Will you love me just a little, just enough to show you care?

Dm Em F

Well I tried to fake it, I don't mind sayin', I just can't make it

[Instrumental]

Am F C Csus4 C

Em Am G F

(Repeat intro riff)

[Verse 3]

C Em

Well, I keep on thinkin' 'bout you, Sister Golden Hair surprise,

F C Em

and I just can't live without you; can't you see it in my eyes?

F Dm Am Em F

I been one poor correspondent, and I been too, too hard to find,

Dm F C

but it doesn't mean you ain't been on my mind

[Chorus]

G F C

Will you meet me in the middle, will you meet me in the air?

G F C

Will you love me just a little, just enough to show you care?

Dm Em F

Well I tried to fake it, I don't mind sayin', I just can't make it

[Outro]

G F C

Doo wop shoo wop, Doo wop shoo wop, Doo wop shoo wop, Doo wop shoo wop

G F C

Doo wop shoo wop, Doo wop shoo wop, Doo wop shoo wop, Doo wop shoo wop

G F C

Doo wop shoo wop, Doo wop shoo wop, Doo wop shoo wop, Doo wop shoo wop

G F C

Doo wop shoo wop, Doo wop shoo wop, Doo wop shoo wop, Doo wop shoo wop

About Sister Golden Hair Chords by America

Learn how to play Sister Golden Hair by America with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sister Golden Hair chords”, “Sister Golden Hair guitar chords”, or “America Sister Golden Hair chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Sister Golden Hair chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sister Golden Hair lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, F, C, Csus4, Em, B.

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