Now playing

Big Sister

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Amy Lavere - Big sister
[Verse 1]
Big sister’s got a lCight above
Big sister, big shadow
She’s got the kinda sFhade
That makes me aGfraid
Big sister, big sChadow
CBig sister’s telling lies again
Big sister, big secret
I’m scared of her Fso
I won’t tell a sGoul
Big sister, big Csecret
[chorus]
CShe’s daddy’s girl
The one that Ammade him sigh
And nFice, pretty things sparkled Gin his eye
And Amjust about the time these things lCost their new
There came Fme
But Gonly she could be Cdaddy’s girl
AmI was the one
FWho should’ve been Gdaddy’s sCon
[Verse 2]
CBig sister gets her first steps
Big sister learns to run
Big sister gets to dFaddy’s knee before Gme
Big sister’s no fCun
[Chorus 2]
And I’m just playing with things that Amshe’s played out
And lFearning things she’s knGown about
One Amstep behind, one sCtep too slow
I cFan’t keep up
She Gwon’t wait up
She’s Amdaddy’s girl
And CI was the one
Who Fshould’ve been Gdaddy’s Cson
[Verse 3]
 CBig sister gets new clothes
Big sister, big shadow
Big sister never wFants me aGround
She don’t care where I gCo
CBig sister gets to first base
Big sister, big tramp
Big sister’s wearing Fmake-up on her faGce
She don’t care that I cCan’t
Bridge: C, Am, F, G, Am, C, F, G   (play twice)
[Verse 4]
CBig sister’s tellin’ lies again
Big sister, big secret
I’m scared of her sFo
I won’t tell a sGoul
Big sister, big sCecret
She’s got the kinda sFhade
That makes me aGfraid
Big sister, big Cshadow
outro = tab

All chords in this song (4)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Big Sister

by Amy LaVere

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Amy Lavere - Big sister

[Verse 1]

Big sister’s got a light above

Big sister, big shadow

She’s got the kinda shade

That makes me afraid

Big sister, big shadow

Big sister’s telling lies again

Big sister, big secret

I’m scared of her so

I won’t tell a soul

Big sister, big secret

[chorus]

She’s daddy’s girl

The one that made him sigh

F G

And nice, pretty things sparkled in his eye

Am C

And just about the time these things lost their new

There came me

G C

But only she could be daddy’s girl

I was the one

F G C

Who should’ve been daddy’s son

[Verse 2]

Big sister gets her first steps

Big sister learns to run

F G

Big sister gets to daddy’s knee before me

Big sister’s no fun

[Chorus 2]

And I’m just playing with things that she’s played out

F G

And learning things she’s known about

Am C

One step behind, one step too slow

I can’t keep up

She won’t wait up

She’s daddy’s girl

And I was the one

F G C

Who should’ve been daddy’s son

[Verse 3]

 Big sister gets new clothes

Big sister, big shadow

F G

Big sister never wants me around

She don’t care where I go

Big sister gets to first base

Big sister, big tramp

F G

Big sister’s wearing make-up on her face

She don’t care that I can’t

Bridge: C, Am, F, G, Am, C, F, G (play twice)

[Verse 4]

Big sister’s tellin’ lies again

Big sister, big secret

I’m scared of her so

I won’t tell a soul

Big sister, big secret

She’s got the kinda shade

That makes me afraid

Big sister, big shadow

outro = tab

About Big Sister Chords by Amy LaVere

Learn how to play Big Sister by Amy LaVere with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Big Sister chords”, “Big Sister guitar chords”, or “Amy LaVere Big Sister 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 Big Sister chords and for experienced players who want accurate Big Sister lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, G, Am.

FAQ — Big Sister by Amy LaVere

How do I play "Big Sister" by Amy LaVere on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Big Sister" by Amy LaVere on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Big Sister" by Amy LaVere free?

Yes. The chords for "Big Sister" by Amy LaVere are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Big Sister" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Big Sister" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Big Sister"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Big Sister" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Big Sister" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Big Sister" by Amy LaVere with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Amy LaVere below.

What key is "Big Sister" in?

The chords for "Big Sister" show the original chord names (including C, F, G, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.