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America - Sister Golden Hair


Album cover for America song Sister Golden Hair

Such a great song, from a great band at the height of their career. The guitar intro is fantastic and it's truly a classic of the folk-rock style. From the 1975 "Hearts" album, here are the guitar chords for "Sister Golden Hair."


I've transcribed this version using a Capo at the 4th fret. Otherwise you will need to play a lot of bar chords, which isn't ideal for beginning students.



Sister Golden Hair - America


CAPO 4



INTRO:


Am F Cx2 Emx2 Am G Fx2



VERSE 1:


C Em

Well, I tried to make it Sunday, but I got so damn depressed,

F C Em

that I set my sights on Monday and I got myself undressed

F Dm Am / / Em / / F

I ain't ready for the altar, but I do agree there's times,

Dm F C

when a woman sure can be a friend of mine



Verse 2:


C Em

Well, I keep on thinkin' 'bout you, Sister Golden Hair surprise, F C Em

and I just can't live without you; can't you see it in my eyes?

F Dm Am Em F

I been one poor correspondent, and I been too, too hard to find,

Dm F C

but it doesn't mean you ain't been on my mind



CHORUS:

G F C

Will you meet me in the middle, will you meet me in the air?

G F C

Will you love me just a little, just enough to show you care?

Dm Em F

Well I tried to fake it, I don't mind sayin', I just can't make it

INSTRUMENTAL:

Am F Cx2 Emx2 Am G Fx2

VERSE 3:

C Em

Well, I keep on thinkin' 'bout you, Sister Golden Hair surprise,

F C Em

and I just can't live without you; can't you see it in my eyes?

F Dm Am Em F

I been one poor correspondent, and I been too, too hard to find,

Dm F C

but it doesn't mean you ain't been on my mind

CHORUS:

G F C

Will you meet me in the middle, will you meet me in the air?

G F C

Will you love me just a little, just enough to show you care?

Dm Em F

Well I tried to fake it, I don't mind sayin', I just can't make it

OUTRO:

G F C

Doo wop shoo wop, Doo wop shoo wop, Doo wop shoo wop, Doo wop shoo wop

G F C

Doo wop shoo wop, Doo wop shoo wop, Doo wop shoo wop, Doo wop shoo wop


REPEAT 2 more times

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