Oh Sister
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ACapotraste:
2nd traste
As recorded by the Lost Dog Street Band
(From the 2013 Album LIFE'S A DOG-GONE SHAME)
Capo 2nd fret.
If you don't want to use a capo transpose +2 steps.
[Intro]
G D G D G
[Verse 1]
G Em G
Oh sister, oh sister, why do you love him
Em Am D
Well he treats ya, he treats ya like a dog in a pen
G C
And he beats ya, he beats ya but soon I'll be beating him
Am G
And I'll wind up in prison like so many other men
[Verse 2]
G Em G
Oh I remember, I remember a day when I was ten
Em Am D
It was December, late December when Santy Claus walked in
G C
And we both sat in his lap, and we made our Christmas wish
G
And thinking of a man laying his hands on that girl makes me sick
[Fiddle Solo]
G D G
[Chorus]
C G
And I've been thinking long, oh long and hard
C G
And I've been thinking long, oh all day long
D C G
Then ya shotgun's blast, gonna be the last thing he ever saw
[Verse 3]
G Em G
Come on, sissy come home, lay your burdens down
Em Am7 D7
And you'll groan, yes I know, set your pride aside for now
G C
And I know you're feeling lonely, I know you're feeling scared
G
I'll be back in November just to let you know I'm there
[Chorus]
C G
And I've been thinking long, oh long and hard
C G
And I've been thinking long, oh all day long
D C G
Then ya shotgun's blast, gonna be the last thing he ever saw
[Mandolin Solo]
G D G
[Verse 4]
G Em G
Oh sister, oh sister, why do you love him
Em Am D
Well he treats ya, he treats ya like a dog in a pen
G C
And he beats ya, he beats ya but soon I'll be beating him
Am G
And I'll wind up in prison like so many other men
How to play Oh Sister
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Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.