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Long Black Veil chords by
Hank Ferguson
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Key: Eb major•
Verse 1
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Ten years ago, on a cold, night,
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Someone was killed
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beneath a town hall light.

Few were at the scene,

but they all agreed
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That the slayer who ran
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looked a lot like me

The judge, he said, son,

what is your alibi?
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If you were somewhere else,
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then you won't have to die.

I spoke not a word,

though it meant my life.
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I had been in the arms
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of my best friend's wife.
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Now she walks these hills
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in a long black veil,
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And she visits my grave
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when the night winds
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play me a role.
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Nobody knows, nobody sees,
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nobody knows but me.

The scaffold was high, eternity near
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She stood in the crowd
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and shed not a tear

But sometimes at night

when the cold wind moans
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In a long black veil
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she's watching o 'er my bones
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And she walks these hills
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in a long black veil
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Visits my grave
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when the night winds wail
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Nobody knows, nobody sees
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Nobody knows but me
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Nobody knows but me
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Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • G

Capo: 1

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Long Black Veil by Hank Ferguson is Eb major.

The primary chords used in Long Black Veil are Eb, Bb, Ab.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Bb, Ab, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Long Black Veil is approximately 118 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.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Hank Ferguson.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Long Black Veil to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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