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Long Black Veil chords by
Gene Watson
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1

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Ten years ago

On a cold dark night
A
A

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Someone was killed
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'Neath the Town Hall light
Verse 2
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Few were at the scene

But they all did agree
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A

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The slayer who ran
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Looked a lot like me
Verse 3
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The judge said, "son

What is your alibi?
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If you were somewhere else
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You won't have to die"
Verse 4
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Well I spoke not a word

Although it meant my life
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For I had been in the arms
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Of my best friend's wife
Verse 5
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She walks these hills
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G

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In a long black veil
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She visits my grave
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When the night winds wail
Verse 6
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Nobody knows, nobody sees
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A

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D

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Nobody knows but me
Interlude 1
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Verse 7
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The scaffold was high

And eternity near
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She stood in the crowd
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And shed not a tear
Verse 8
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But sometimes at night

When the cold wind moans
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In a long black veil
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She cries o'er my bones
Verse 9
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She walks these hills
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In a long black veil
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She visits my grave
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When the night winds wail
Verse 10
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Nobody knows, nobody sees
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Nobody knows but me
Verse 11
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Nobody knows, nobody sees
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Nobody knows but me
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • G

  • C

  • F

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Long Black Veil by Gene Watson is E major.

The primary chords used in Long Black Veil are E, B, A, D, G.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, B, A, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Long Black Veil is approximately 65 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Long Black Veil using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Long Black Veil. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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