Long Black Veil
Long Black Veil

Jerry Garcia, David Grisman, Tony Rice - Long Black Veil Lyrics

Singer/Songwriter
Apr 25, 2000
56
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Long Black Veil Lyrics

Ten years ago, on a cold dark night
Someone was killed, 'neath the town hall light
There were few at the scene, but they all agreed
That the slayer who ran, looked a lot like me

The judge said son, what is your alibi
If you were somewhere else, then you won't have to die
I spoke not a word, thou it meant my life
For I'd been in the arms of my best friend's wife

Chorus
She walks these hills in a long black veil
She visits my grave when the night winds wail
Nobody knows, nobody sees
Nobody knows but me

Oh, the scaffold is high and eternity's near
She stood in the crowd and shed not a tear
But late at night, when the north wind blows
In a long black veil, she cries ov're my bones

Repeat Chorus

Writer(s): DP, DAVID JAY GRISMAN, JEROME J. GARCIA
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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