To the Headless Horseman chords by
The Mountain Goats

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Key: Bb major•

Intro 1

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Verse 1

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Set out early,

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every seasoned rider knows

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Keep an even pace,

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steady as she goes

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Headed back to town after

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several nights away

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I rode past you on the road

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again today

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Verse 2

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Gentle shadows in the mist

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among the trees

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Who awakes prepared to

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face such sights as these?

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God keep the bounty hunter who

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shows mercy to his prey

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I rode past you on the

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road again today

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Verse 3

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And as you approached,

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I could sense the threat

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But a stranger's just a friend who

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hasn't shared their secrets yet

Interlude 1

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Verse 4

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Make camp by sundown,

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watchfire burning bright

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Songs bloom in the dark and

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throb down in the night

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I seek the gate of wisdom,

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the secret state of play

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I rode past you on the

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road again today

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Verse 5

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Rise up restless,

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get ready for the waterworks

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Shun the hollow places where

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my marksman lurks

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One of us will tire,

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and one will rise and ride away

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I rode past you on the road again today

Outro 1

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Chords

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of To the Headless Horseman by The Mountain Goats is Bb major.

The primary chords used in To the Headless Horseman are Eb, Bb, Dm, F, Gm, D.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

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

The tempo of To the Headless Horseman is approximately 67 beats per minute.

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

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