Oh, the (A)Sis ters of (D)Mer cy, they (A)are not de (E)par ted or (A)gone.
They were (C#m)wait ing for (G#m)me ’ly when I (C#m)thought that I (G#m)just can’t go (E)on.
And they (D)brought me their (A)com fort and I (G)lat er they (F#m)brought me their (E)song.
Oh, I (A)hope you run (D)in to them, (A)you who’ve been (E)trav ’ling so (A)long.
Yes, they (A)you who must (D)leave ev ’ry (A)thing that you (E)can not con (A)trol.
It be (C#m)gins with your (G#m)fam ’ly but I (C#m)soon it comes (G#m)round to your (E)soul.
Well, I’ve (D)been where you’re (A)hang ing, I I (G)think I can (F#m)see how you’re (E)pinned.
When you’re (A)not feel ing (D)ho ly your (A)lone li ness (E)says that you’ve (A)sinned.
Well, they When I
We weren’t (A)lov ers like (D)that, and be (A)sides, it would (E)still be all (A)right.
Sisters Of Mercy — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Sisters Of Mercy" by Leonard Cohen: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key A, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 “Sisters Of Mercy”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Sisters Of Mercy" by Leonard Cohen in?
- The backing track is in A at 120 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 "Sisters Of Mercy" 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 "Sisters Of Mercy"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Sisters Of Mercy", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Sisters Of Mercy" 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 "Sisters Of Mercy"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Sisters Of Mercy"?
- "Sisters Of Mercy" was originally performed by Leonard Cohen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Leonard Cohen are available?
- Other accompaniments by Leonard Cohen: "Almost Like The Blues", "Anthem", "Bird On A Wire". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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