Hello! Below you'll find my "Sister Golden Hair" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This song by America is super fun and catchy and it's very easy to learn.
Enjoy!
Sister Golden Hair Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Sister Golden Hair:
Sister Golden Hair Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| C#m | A | E Esus4 | E |
| G#m | G#m | C#m | B | A | A |
| C#m | A | E Esus4 | E |
| G#m | G#m | C#m | B | A | A |
[Verse 1]
E
Well, I tried to make it Sunday
G#m
But I got so damn depressed
A E
That I set my sights on Monday
A E
That I set my sights on Monday
G#m
And I got myself undressed
A F#m
I ain't ready for the altar
A F#m
I ain't ready for the altar
C#m G#m A
But I do agree there's times
F#m7add4 Asus2 E Esus4 E
When a woman sure can be a friend of mine
F#m7add4 Asus2 E Esus4 E
When a woman sure can be a friend of mine
[Verse 2]
E
Well, I keep on thinkin' 'bout you
G#m
Sister Golden Hair surprise
A E
And I just can't live without you
A E
And I just can't live without you
G#m
Can't you see it in my eyes?
A F#m
I been one poor correspondent
A F#m
I been one poor correspondent
C#m G#m A
And I been too, too hard to find
F#m7add4 Asus2 E Esus4 E
But it doesn't mean you ain't been on my mind
F#m7add4 Asus2 E Esus4 E
But it doesn't mean you ain't been on my mind
[Chorus]
B
Will you meet me in the middle
A E
Will you meet me in the air?
B
Will you love me just a little
B
Will you love me just a little
A E
Just enough to show you care?
F#m7add4 G#m
Well I tried to fake it, I don't mind sayin'
F#m7add4 G#m
Well I tried to fake it, I don't mind sayin'
Asus2
I just can't make it
[Instrumental]
| C#m | A | E Esus4 | E |
| G#m | G#m | C#m | B | A | A |
[Verse 3]
E
Well, I keep on thinkin' 'bout you
E
Well, I keep on thinkin' 'bout you
G#m
Sister Golden Hair surprise
A E
And I just can't live without you
A E
And I just can't live without you
G#m
Can't you see it in my eyes?
A F#m
I been one poor correspondent
A F#m
I been one poor correspondent
C#m G#m A
And I been too, too hard to find
F#m7add4 Asus2 E Esus4 E
But it doesn't mean you ain't been on my mind
F#m7add4 Asus2 E Esus4 E
But it doesn't mean you ain't been on my mind
[Chorus]
B
Will you meet me in the middle
A E
Will you meet me in the air?
B
Will you love me just a little
B
Will you love me just a little
A E
Just enough to show you care?
F#m7add4 G#m
Well I tried to fake it, I don't mind sayin'
F#m7add4 G#m
Well I tried to fake it, I don't mind sayin'
Asus2
I just can't make it
[Outro]
B B
Mmm bop do wop, Mmm bop do wopp
A E
Mmm bop do wop, Mmm bop do wop 4x
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Sister Golden Hair Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Sister Golden Hair" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Sister Golden Hair" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
