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Sister Golden Hair Chords

America Beginner Key of G 5 Chords 2 min read

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Sister Golden Hair Chords – Guitar

America’s power-pop classic about a complicated relationship. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Pop-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording. Focus on clean chord transitions during the pre-chorus buildup.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

Well I tried to make it Sunday

B

But I got so damn depressed

C#m

That I set my sights on Monday

A

And I got myself undressed

E

I ain’t ready for the altar

B

But I do agree there’s times

C#m A

When a woman sure can be a friend of mine

Chorus

A E

Well I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you

A E

Sister Golden Hair surprise

A E

And I just can’t live without you

B E

Can’t you see it in my eyes?

Verse 2

E

Well I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you

B

And my heart’s been broken, too

C#m

But the time has come for me to

A

Get along without you now

E

I’ve been one poor correspondent

B

I’ve been too, too hard to find

C#m A

But it doesn’t mean you ain’t been on my mind

Chorus

A E

Well I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you

A E

Sister Golden Hair surprise

A E

And I just can’t live without you

B E

Can’t you see it in my eyes?

Bridge

A E

Doo wah diddy

A E B E

Doo wah diddy, diddy dum, diddy doo

A E

Doo wah diddy

A E B E

Doo wah diddy, diddy dum, diddy doo

Chorus

A E

Well I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you

A E

Sister Golden Hair surprise

A E

And I just can’t live without you

B E

Can’t you see it in my eyes?

Practice tip: The C#m barre chord is the trickiest part. Try using a capo on the 4th fret and play C, G, Am, F shapes instead for an easier version.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Sister Golden Hair Chords – Ukulele

America’s power-pop classic about a complicated relationship. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Pop-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording. Focus on clean chord transitions during the pre-chorus buildup.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

Well I tried to make it Sunday

B

But I got so damn depressed

C#m

That I set my sights on Monday

A

And I got myself undressed

E

I ain’t ready for the altar

B

But I do agree there’s times

C#m A

When a woman sure can be a friend of mine

Chorus

A E

Well I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you

A E

Sister Golden Hair surprise

A E

And I just can’t live without you

B E

Can’t you see it in my eyes?

Verse 2

E

Well I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you

B

And my heart’s been broken, too

C#m

But the time has come for me to

A

Get along without you now

E

I’ve been one poor correspondent

B

I’ve been too, too hard to find

C#m A

But it doesn’t mean you ain’t been on my mind

Chorus

A E

Well I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you

A E

Sister Golden Hair surprise

A E

And I just can’t live without you

B E

Can’t you see it in my eyes?

Bridge

A E

Doo wah diddy

A E B E

Doo wah diddy, diddy dum, diddy doo

A E

Doo wah diddy

A E B E

Doo wah diddy, diddy dum, diddy doo

Chorus

A E

Well I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you

A E

Sister Golden Hair surprise

A E

And I just can’t live without you

B E

Can’t you see it in my eyes?

Practice tip: The C#m barre chord is the trickiest part. Try using a capo on the 4th fret and play C, G, Am, F shapes instead for an easier version.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Sister Golden Hair Chords – Piano

America’s power-pop classic about a complicated relationship. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Pop-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording. Focus on clean chord transitions during the pre-chorus buildup.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

Well I tried to make it Sunday

B

But I got so damn depressed

C#m

That I set my sights on Monday

A

And I got myself undressed

E

I ain’t ready for the altar

B

But I do agree there’s times

C#m A

When a woman sure can be a friend of mine

Chorus

A E

Well I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you

A E

Sister Golden Hair surprise

A E

And I just can’t live without you

B E

Can’t you see it in my eyes?

Verse 2

E

Well I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you

B

And my heart’s been broken, too

C#m

But the time has come for me to

A

Get along without you now

E

I’ve been one poor correspondent

B

I’ve been too, too hard to find

C#m A

But it doesn’t mean you ain’t been on my mind

Chorus

A E

Well I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you

A E

Sister Golden Hair surprise

A E

And I just can’t live without you

B E

Can’t you see it in my eyes?

Bridge

A E

Doo wah diddy

A E B E

Doo wah diddy, diddy dum, diddy doo

A E

Doo wah diddy

A E B E

Doo wah diddy, diddy dum, diddy doo

Chorus

A E

Well I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you

A E

Sister Golden Hair surprise

A E

And I just can’t live without you

B E

Can’t you see it in my eyes?

Practice tip: The C#m barre chord is the trickiest part. Try using a capo on the 4th fret and play C, G, Am, F shapes instead for an easier version.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Sister Golden Hair Chords – Banjo

America’s power-pop classic about a complicated relationship. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Pop-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording. Focus on clean chord transitions during the pre-chorus buildup.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

Well I tried to make it Sunday

B

But I got so damn depressed

C#m

That I set my sights on Monday

A

And I got myself undressed

E

I ain’t ready for the altar

B

But I do agree there’s times

C#m A

When a woman sure can be a friend of mine

Chorus

A E

Well I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you

A E

Sister Golden Hair surprise

A E

And I just can’t live without you

B E

Can’t you see it in my eyes?

Verse 2

E

Well I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you

B

And my heart’s been broken, too

C#m

But the time has come for me to

A

Get along without you now

E

I’ve been one poor correspondent

B

I’ve been too, too hard to find

C#m A

But it doesn’t mean you ain’t been on my mind

Chorus

A E

Well I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you

A E

Sister Golden Hair surprise

A E

And I just can’t live without you

B E

Can’t you see it in my eyes?

Bridge

A E

Doo wah diddy

A E B E

Doo wah diddy, diddy dum, diddy doo

A E

Doo wah diddy

A E B E

Doo wah diddy, diddy dum, diddy doo

Chorus

A E

Well I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you

A E

Sister Golden Hair surprise

A E

And I just can’t live without you

B E

Can’t you see it in my eyes?

Practice tip: The C#m barre chord is the trickiest part. Try using a capo on the 4th fret and play C, G, Am, F shapes instead for an easier version.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Sister Golden Hair Chords – Mandolin

America’s power-pop classic about a complicated relationship. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Pop-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording. Focus on clean chord transitions during the pre-chorus buildup.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

Well I tried to make it Sunday

B

But I got so damn depressed

C#m

That I set my sights on Monday

A

And I got myself undressed

E

I ain’t ready for the altar

B

But I do agree there’s times

C#m A

When a woman sure can be a friend of mine

Chorus

A E

Well I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you

A E

Sister Golden Hair surprise

A E

And I just can’t live without you

B E

Can’t you see it in my eyes?

Verse 2

E

Well I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you

B

And my heart’s been broken, too

C#m

But the time has come for me to

A

Get along without you now

E

I’ve been one poor correspondent

B

I’ve been too, too hard to find

C#m A

But it doesn’t mean you ain’t been on my mind

Chorus

A E

Well I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you

A E

Sister Golden Hair surprise

A E

And I just can’t live without you

B E

Can’t you see it in my eyes?

Bridge

A E

Doo wah diddy

A E B E

Doo wah diddy, diddy dum, diddy doo

A E

Doo wah diddy

A E B E

Doo wah diddy, diddy dum, diddy doo

Chorus

A E

Well I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you

A E

Sister Golden Hair surprise

A E

And I just can’t live without you

B E

Can’t you see it in my eyes?

Practice tip: The C#m barre chord is the trickiest part. Try using a capo on the 4th fret and play C, G, Am, F shapes instead for an easier version.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Sister Golden Hair Chords – Harmonica

America’s power-pop classic about a complicated relationship. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Pop-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording. Focus on clean chord transitions during the pre-chorus buildup.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

Well I tried to make it Sunday

B

But I got so damn depressed

C#m

That I set my sights on Monday

A

And I got myself undressed

E

I ain’t ready for the altar

B

But I do agree there’s times

C#m A

When a woman sure can be a friend of mine

Chorus

A E

Well I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you

A E

Sister Golden Hair surprise

A E

And I just can’t live without you

B E

Can’t you see it in my eyes?

Verse 2

E

Well I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you

B

And my heart’s been broken, too

C#m

But the time has come for me to

A

Get along without you now

E

I’ve been one poor correspondent

B

I’ve been too, too hard to find

C#m A

But it doesn’t mean you ain’t been on my mind

Chorus

A E

Well I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you

A E

Sister Golden Hair surprise

A E

And I just can’t live without you

B E

Can’t you see it in my eyes?

Bridge

A E

Doo wah diddy

A E B E

Doo wah diddy, diddy dum, diddy doo

A E

Doo wah diddy

A E B E

Doo wah diddy, diddy dum, diddy doo

Chorus

A E

Well I keep on thinkin’ ’bout you

A E

Sister Golden Hair surprise

A E

And I just can’t live without you

B E

Can’t you see it in my eyes?

Practice tip: The C#m barre chord is the trickiest part. Try using a capo on the 4th fret and play C, G, Am, F shapes instead for an easier version.