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Sisters Of Mercy chords by
Leonard Cohen
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1967•Folk•1.8K views•
5.0 (3)
Key: B major•
Verse 1
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All the sisters of mercy,
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they are not departed or gone
Bm
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They were waiting for me
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when I thought that I just can't go on
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And they brought me their comfort
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and later they brought me this song
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Oh, I hope you run into them,
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you who've been travelling so long
Interlude 1
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Verse 2
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Yes, you who must leave everything
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that you cannot control
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It begins with your family,
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but soon it comes 'round to your soul
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Well, I've been where you're hanging,
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I think I can see how you're pinned
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When you're not feeling holy,
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your loneliness says that you've sinned
Interlude 2
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Verse 3
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Well, they lay down beside me,
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I made my confession to them
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They touched both my eyes
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and I touched the dew on their hem
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If your life is a leaf
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that the seasons tear off and condemn
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The will bind you with love
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that is graceful and green as a stem
Interlude 3
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Verse 4
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When I left they were sleeping,
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I hope you run into them soon
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Don't turn on the lights,
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you can read their adress by the moon
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And you won't make me jealous
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if I hear that they sweetened your night
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We weren't lovers like that and besides,
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it would still be alright
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We weren't lovers like that and besides,
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it would still be alright

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Chords

  • G

  • C

  • D

  • Bm

    2

  • F#m

    2

  • F

  • Em

Capo: 4

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Sisters Of Mercy by Leonard Cohen is B major.

The primary chords used in Sisters Of Mercy are B, E, F#, D#m, A#m, A.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like B, E, F#, D#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Sisters Of Mercy is approximately 136 beats per minute.

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