Sister Susie's Sewing Shirts For Soldiers

by Herman Darewski
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(Eb)Sis ter Su sie’s sew ing in the kitch chen on a ‘Sing er,’ there’s (Fm)miles and miles of flan nel on the floor and up the (Bb7)stairs, and (Eb)fa ther says it’s rot ten (Ebm)get ting (Bb)mixed up (Bbdim)with the (Bb)cot ton and (C7)sit ting on the (Bb)need les that she (C7)leaves up (F7)on the (Bb)chairs.

And (Ab6)should you knock at our street door, Ma whis pers “Come in side!” (Bb7)then (F7)when you ask were Su sie is, she says with lov ing (Bb7)pride,

(Eb)“Sis ter Su sie’s sew ing shirts for (C7)sol

diers such (Fm)skill at sew ing shirts our shy young sis ter Su sie shows!

Some (Bb7)sol diers send e pis tles, say they’d (Eb)soon er sleep in (C7)this tles than the (F7)sau cy, soft, short shirts for sol diers (Bb7)sis ter Su sie (Eb)sews.”

(Eb)“Sis ter Su sie’s sew ing shirts for (C7)sol

diers such (Fm)skill at sew ing shirts our shy young sis ter Su sie shows!

Some (Bb7)sol diers send e pis tles, say they’d (Eb)soon er sleep in (C7)this tles than the (F7)sau cy, soft, short shirts for sol diers (Bb7)sis ter Su sie (Eb)sews.”

(Eb)sews.”

Sister Susie's Sewing Shirts For Soldiers — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Sister Susie's Sewing Shirts For Soldiers" by Herman Darewski: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Ab, 100 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Sister Susie's Sewing Shirts For Soldiers”

Can I sing "Sister Susie's Sewing Shirts For Soldiers" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Sister Susie's Sewing Shirts For Soldiers" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Ab, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Sister Susie's Sewing Shirts For Soldiers" by Herman Darewski in?
The backing track is in Ab at 100 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Sister Susie's Sewing Shirts For Soldiers" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Sister Susie's Sewing Shirts For Soldiers"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Sister Susie's Sewing Shirts For Soldiers", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Sister Susie's Sewing Shirts For Soldiers" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Sister Susie's Sewing Shirts For Soldiers"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Sister Susie's Sewing Shirts For Soldiers"?
"Sister Susie's Sewing Shirts For Soldiers" was originally performed by Herman Darewski. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Is there a karaoke version of "Sister Susie's Sewing Shirts For Soldiers" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sister Susie's Sewing Shirts For Soldiers" by Herman Darewski. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Sister Susie's Sewing Shirts For Soldiers" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Sister Susie's Sewing Shirts For Soldiers" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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