(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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Sister Susie's Sewing Shirts For Soldiers" by Herman Darewski: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Sister Susie's Sewing Shirts For Soldiers”
- 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.
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