Sisters Of Mercy
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A D A E A D A
Oh, Sis-ters of Mercy, they are not departed or gone
C#m G#m C#m G#m E E4 E
They were waiting for me when I thought that I just can't go on
D A G F#m E E4 E
And they brought me their comfort and later they brought me their song
A D A E A D
Oh, I hope you run into them, you who've been trav'ling so long
G/D D/A A7 D G/D D/A A7 D A E
A D A
Yes you who must leave everything
E A D A
That you cannot control
C#m G#m
It begins with your family
C#m G#m E
But soon it comes round to your soul
D A
Well I've been where you're hanging
G F#m E
I think I can see how you're pinned
A D
When you're not feeling holy
A E A D
Your loneliness says that your've sinned
C#m G#m
They lay down beside me
C#m G#m E
I made my confession to them
D A
They touched both my eyes
G F#m E
And I touched the dew on their hem
A D
If your life is a leaf
A E A D
That the seasons tear off and condemn
C#m G#m
They will bind yoou with love
C#m G#m E
That is graceful and green as a stem
A D
When I left they were sleeping
A E A D
I hope you run into them soon
C#m G#m
Dont turn on the lights
C#m G#m E
You can read their address by the moon
D A
And you wont make me jealous
G F#m E
If I hear that they sweetened your night
D E
A D
We weren't lovers like that
A E A
And besides it would still be alright
How to play Sisters Of Mercy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
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.