Remember the time when we two kin were reared. There was never a morsel but that it was shared. If the one babe was stung t'was the other would cry. There scarce was a crossed word and never a lie. Our people were drab and defeated like slaves. The light of their fathers went into the graves. I took to the highway to find some relief. I never meant parting to put you to grief. Sisters. We were sisters. 'Til love came between us and pulled us apart. We were sisters. We were sisters. Don't call me your sister and put a knife through my heart. Now you smile when you greet me you put on a show. But it's slander you're talking as soon as you go. If your eye and my eye don't meet anymore. Hold fast to your tongue when I've walked out the door. Sisters. We were sisters. 'Til love came between us and pulled us apart. We were sisters. We were sisters. Don't call me your sister and put a knife through my heart. You say that I'm different don't hold me to blame. It's not to my grandeur it's not to your shame. It's nothing of mine that I lay at your door. So take it or leave it it's to heal not to sore. Sisters. We were sisters. 'Til love came between us and pulled us apart. We were sisters. We were sisters. Don't call me your sister and put a knife through my heart. Richard Thompson Lyrics