Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves

by Eurythmics
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Lyrics

Now, there was a time

when we used to say

that be hind ev ’ry great man

there had to be a great wo man.

But oh, in these times of change you know that it’s no long er true.

So we’re com in’ out of the kit chen ’cos there’s (C)some thing we for got to say to you.

We say: (Ab)sis ters are (Bb)do in’ it (Ab)for them selves,

stand in’ on their (Ab)own two feet

and (Ab)ring in’ on (Fm7)their own bells.

We say (Ab)sis ters are (Bb)do in’ it (Ab)for them selves.

Now, this is a song ri or sex

to ce le brate,

the cons cious li be ra tion of the fe male state.

Mo thers, daugh ters and their daugh ters too,

yeah.

Can you Wo man to wo man we’re sing ing with you.

The in (Fm)- ri or sex

has got a new ex te ri or.

We got tors, law yers, po ti

too.

male state.

Ev ’ry bo dy

take a look a round.

Can you see, can you can you there’s a wo man right sing ing with you.

The in (C7)next to you.

We say:

(Db)We ain’t mak in’ sto ries, Ooh, (Bb7)we ain’t lay in’ plans.

Don’t you know that a man still loves a wo man?

Ooh, and a (Bb7)wo man still loves a man?

Just the same, yeah.

(Ab)Sis ters are (Bb)do in’ it (Ab)for them selves.

There was a time

when we used to say

that be hind ev ’ry great man

there had to be a great wo man.

But oh, in these times of change you know that it’s no long er true.

So we’re com in’ out of the kit chen ’cos there’s (C)some thing we for got to say to you.

We say: (Ab)sis ters are (Bb)do in’ it (Ab)for them selves,

stand in’ on their (Ab)own two feet

and (Ab)ring in’ on (Fm7)their own bells.

We say: (Ab)Sis ters are (Bb)do ing it (Ab)for them selves.

(Ab)Sis ters are (Bb)do ing it (Ab)for them selves.

Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves" by Eurythmics. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Db, 136 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) 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 “Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves" by Eurythmics in?
The backing track is in Db at 136 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 Are Doing It For Themselves" 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 Are Doing It For Themselves"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves" 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 Are Doing It For Themselves"?
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 Are Doing It For Themselves"?
"Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves" was originally performed by Eurythmics. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in Db, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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