Sixpence None the Richer - Sister, Mother: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Sister, Mother" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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B   G#m      A
My life is plagued
       B             G#m     A           E
By mistakes, broken heart, slaps in the face
B        G#m       A
But I'm trying to care
    E        F#    D#m   E
To dare to embrace your face

E        F#     G#m  F#
Hug him like a brother
E        F#     G#m  F#
Kiss her like a sister
E      F#    G#m  F#     E
Let it be my mother for now

I want to find
Where the maid in the street
Is pouring her wine
I heard she takes you in
And gives you the words
You need said

Chorus:
If you'll be her brother
She'll kiss you like a sister
She'll even be your mother
For now

Hug him like a brother
Kiss her like a sister
Let it be my mother
Let it be my father

I will be her brother
Kiss her like a sister
Come and be my mother
Forever


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

D#m

Guitar chord D#m

E

Guitar chord E

F#

Guitar chord F#

G#m

Guitar chord G#m

B

Guitar chord B

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Sister, Mother" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Sister, Mother" by Sixpence None the Richer.