Andrew Bird – Oh Sister (Guitar)
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"Oh Sister", as performed by Andrew Bird,
first recorded for his "Soldier On" EP (2006)
as a duet with Norah O'Connor.
Written by Bob Dylan and Jacques Levy.
Originally recorded by Bob Dylan as
"Oh, Sister" on the "Desire" LP (1976).
[Intro]
C C G G
G D C C C G G (x4)
[Verse]
G D C C C G G Oh, sister, when I come to lie in your arms G D C C C G G Please do not treat me like a stranger. G D C C C G G Our Father would not like the way that you act G D C G And you must realize the danger.
[Instrumental]
G D C C C G G (x4)
[Verse]
G D C C C G G Oh, sister, am I not a brother to you G D C C C G G And one deserving of affection? G D C C C G G And is our purpose not the same on this earth, G D C G To love and follow his direction?
[Chorus]
C We grew up together G From the cradle to the grave C Died and reborn G And then mysteriously saved. D C C G G Oh, sister…
[Instrumental]
G D C C C G G (x4)
[Verse] (Sometimes performed a cappella live, until "tomorrow" in the last line)
G D C C C G G Oh, sister, when I come to knock on your door, G D C C C G G Don't turn away, you'll create sorrow. G D C C C G G Time is an ocean and it ends at the shore G D Em C C C G G You may not see me tomorrow.
[Outro]
G D C C C G G (x10)