Lyrics

Nine sisters in line from the bay
The first in the chain
With the bay shares her name
And tourists come on holiday

Nine sisters in line from the bay
The second is darkest
Shrouded by mist
Down below they come to play

Nine sisters in line from the bay
The third through the sunrise
Her name no surprise
South of Cabrillo Highway

Tres cerros, three peaks
Two hills, one rock
Formed a chain long ago, oh
Formed a chain long ago

Nine sisters in line from the bay
The family surname
The peak bears the same
Beneath sleep the ghosts of Canet

Nine sisters in line from the bay
The fifth in the main
Spanish by name
“Rancho de Huerta” they say

Nine sisters in line from the bay
The sixth was renamed
For the Chumash reclaimed
And for Cuesta her rock paved the way

Tres cerros, three peaks
Two hills, one rock
Formed a chain long ago, oh
Formed a chain long ago

Nine sisters in line from the bay
The seventh stands tallest
From the foothills she calls us
They climb her crown-peak all day

Nine sisters in line from the bay
Though not many know
Her name Cerro SLO
They come to the Inn there and stay

Nine sisters in line from the bay
The end of the line
Near the Tank Farm Road sign
Hikers and dogs lead the way
To the Santa Lucia Range