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Now there was a time
when they used to say
that be hind ev ’ry great man
there had to be a great wom an.
But oh, in these times of change you know that it’s no long er true.
So, we’re com in’ out of the kitch en ’cause there’s (C)some thin’ we for got to say to you.
We say: (Ab)Sis ters are (Bb)do in’ it (Cm)for them selves,
stand in’ on their (Ab)own two feet
and (Cm)ring in’ on (Fm7)their own bells.
(Ab)Sis ters are (Bb)do in’ it (Cm)for them selves.
Now this is a song
to cel e brate
the con scious lib er a tion of the fe male state.
Moth ers, daugh ters, and their daugh ters, too,
yeah,
wom an to wom an,
we’re sing in’ with you.
The in fer i or sex
has got a new ex ter i or.
We got doc tors, law yers, pol i ti cians, too.
Ev ’ry bod y,
take a look a round.
Can you see, can you see, can you see there’s a wom an right (C7)next to you?
We say: (C)Now
(Db)we ain’t mak in’ sto ries
and (Bb)we ain’t lay in’ plans.
Don’t you know that a man still loves a wom an
and a (Bb)wom an still loves a man.
Just the same, oh.
(Ab)Sis ters are (Bb)do in’ it (Cm)for them selves,
stand in’ on their (Ab)own two feet
and (Cm)ring in’ on (Fm7)their own bells.
(Ab)Sis ters are (Bb)do in’ it (Cm)for them selves.
(Ab)Sis ters are (Bb)do in’ it (Cm)for them selves,
stand in’ on their (Ab)own two feet
and (Cm)ring in’ on (Fm7)their own bells.
(Ab)Sis ters are (Bb)do in’ it (Cm)for them selves.
Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves" by Eurythmics: 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 Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves”
- What key is "Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves" by Eurythmics played in?
- Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves"?
- "Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves" was originally performed by Eurythmics. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab, Bb, C, C7, Cm, Db, Eb, Fm, +1 more.
- What other songs by Eurythmics can I play here?
- Try "THERE MUST BE AN ANGEL", "THORN IN MY SIDE", "THE MIRACLE OF LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves" by Eurythmics. 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 "Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves" 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.