Sisters

by Irving Berlin

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(C)Sis ters,

(G7)sis ters,

(C)there were nev er (Am7)such de vot ed (G7)sis ters.

(C)Nev er had to (Am)have a (D)chap er (G7)one, “No sir,” (C)I’m there to (C#dim7)keep my (Dm7)eye on (G7)her.

(C)Car ing,

(Dm7)shar ing

(C)ev ’ry lit tle (Am7)thing that we are (G)wear ing.

(C)When a cer tain (Am7)gen tle (D)man ar (G7)rived from Rome, (C)she wore the (C#dim7)dress and (Dm7)I (G7)stayed (C)home.

(E)All kinds of weath er, we (Emaj7)stick to geth er the (B7)same in the rain and (E)sun.

Two dif f’rent fac es, but (Emaj7)in tight plac es, we (B7)think and we act as (G7)one.

(C)Those who’ve

(Dm7)seen us

(C)know that not a (Am7)thing could come be (G7)tween us,

(C)man y men have (Am7)tried to (D7)split us (G)up, but no one (E7)can.

(F)Lord help the (F#dim)mis ter who (C)comes be tween (Cdim)me and my (Dm7)sis ter.

And (C)Lord help the (A7)sis ter who (Dm)comes be tween (G)me and my (G)man.

(C)Broth ers,

(G7)broth ers,

(C)there were nev er (Am7)such de vot ed (G7)broth ers.

(C)When there comes a (Am)glam our (D)girl who’s (G7)nice and trim, (C)he watch es (C#dim7)me and (Dm7)I watch (G7)him.

(C)Car ing,

(Dm7)shar ing

(C)ev ’ry lit tle (Am7)thing that we are (G)wear ing.

(C)When a cer tain (Am7)sig no (D)ri na (G7)came from Rome, (C)he wore the (C#dim7)blue serge, (Dm7)I (G7)stayed (C)home.

(E)All kinds of weath er, we (Emaj7)stick to geth er the (B7)same in the rain and (E)sun.

Two dif f’rent fac es, but (Emaj7)in tight plac es, we (B7)think and we act as (G7)one.

(C)Those who’ve

(Dm7)seen us

(C)know that not a (Am7)thing could come be (G7)tween us,

(C)man y girls have (Am7)tried to (D7)split us (G)up, but no one (E7)shall.

(F)Lord help an (F#dim)oth er who (C)comes be tween (Cdim)me and my (Dm7)broth er.

And (C)Lord help the (A7)broth er who (Dm)comes be tween (G)me and my (G)gal.

(C)man.

Sisters by Irving Berlin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sisters” by Irving Berlin in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 110 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Sisters" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Sisters"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.