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Sisters Of The Cross

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[Intro]
Am7 Bm7 C Am9
[Verse]
Am9The old gates are always locked
By the dD7aughter of the keys
Am9Sad eyes are fixed on the world
D7From the balcony
While the Csix o'clock proD/Bcession
Take their pD7/Arayer books to the Esus4hall
It's Amsad to see them sDhed a tear
InCside the convent Am7walls
Am9Red mountains around them
D7Keep out those who'd come
Am9But only birds and wild deer
D7Share the lives of nuns
For lCadies who in kD/Bindness
Burn the kD7/Anowledge they have Esus4found
Their kAmnowledge lies inDside a hole
BCuried in the grAmound
[Chorus]
Am7For the Sisters of the D9Cross
Am7Seek the shadows that tD9hey have lost
GIn the walls where tCheir lives
GAre protected by CGod
A7But the feeling of D9love
A7Is somehwere in your D9bones
CYour body is wasted
When it sEsus4hould have been owned
Am9The Mother of the mission bells
D7Has lived here all her life
Am9She never felt the hands of man
D7Touch her in the night
And the canCopies that cD/Bover her
So cD7/Aold and so aEsus4fraid
TAmhinking holy moDthers die
Like spCinsters in the gDrave
Am9To be single in the chapel
Praying D7knelt down on your knees
Am9Where the corridors are echoing
D7Their proud solemnity
And the cCandle light aD/Bgainst the glass
Plays sD7/Ahadow chasing Esus4tricks
As the yAmoung girls fall, their eDyes in tears
BesCide the cruciAmfix

All chords in this song (13)

The story behind the song

This early track from Elton John, featured on his "Piano Demos 1968-1970" collection, offers a glimpse into the foundational work of an artist who would become an influential figure in popular culture. Known for his flamboyant fashion and showmanship, Elton John's career is marked by a prolific output of studio albums and a distinctive piano-driven sound. Playing this song connects you to the raw beginnings of a legendary musician.

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Sisters Of The Cross

by Elton John

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Am7

Bm7

Am9

D/B

D7/A

Esus4

[Intro]

Am7 Bm7 C Am9

[Verse]

Am9

The old gates are always locked

By the daughter of the keys

Am9

Sad eyes are fixed on the world

From the balcony

C D/B

While the six o'clock procession

D7/A Esus4

Take their prayer books to the hall

Am D

It's sad to see them shed a tear

C Am7

Inside the convent walls

Am9

Red mountains around them

Keep out those who'd come

Am9

But only birds and wild deer

Share the lives of nuns

C D/B

For ladies who in kindness

D7/A Esus4

Burn the knowledge they have found

Am D

Their knowledge lies inside a hole

C Am

Buried in the ground

[Chorus]

Am7 D9

For the Sisters of the Cross

Am7 D9

Seek the shadows that they have lost

G C

In the walls where their lives

G C

Are protected by God

A7 D9

But the feeling of love

A7 D9

Is somehwere in your bones

Your body is wasted

Esus4

When it should have been owned

Am9

The Mother of the mission bells

Has lived here all her life

Am9

She never felt the hands of man

Touch her in the night

C D/B

And the canopies that cover her

D7/A Esus4

So cold and so afraid

Am D

Thinking holy mothers die

C D

Like spinsters in the grave

Am9

To be single in the chapel

Praying knelt down on your knees

Am9

Where the corridors are echoing

Their proud solemnity

C D/B

And the candle light against the glass

D7/A Esus4

Plays shadow chasing tricks

Am D

As the young girls fall, their eyes in tears

C Am

Beside the crucifix

About Sisters Of The Cross Chords by Elton John

Learn how to play Sisters Of The Cross by Elton John with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sisters Of The Cross chords”, “Sisters Of The Cross guitar chords”, or “Elton John Sisters Of The Cross 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 Sisters Of The Cross chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sisters Of The Cross lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am7, Bm7, C, Am9, D7, D/B.

FAQ — Sisters Of The Cross by Elton John

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What key is "Sisters Of The Cross" in?

The chords for "Sisters Of The Cross" show the original chord names (including Am7, Bm7, C, Am9, D7, D/B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.