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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Long Black Veil Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Long Black Veil Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Long Black Veil Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Long Black Veil Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Long Black Veil Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Long Black Veil Chords – Harmonica
A haunting country ballad made famous by Lefty Frizzell about a man who dies for a secret. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz time), so feel the “1-2-3” pulse with your strum.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – D7 (×2)
G – C
G – D7 – G
Chorus
C – G (×2)
D7 – G (×2)
Verse 2
G – D7 (×2)
G – C
G – D7 – G
Chorus
C – G (×2)
D7 – G (×2)
G – D7 (×2)
G – C
G – D7 – G
C – G (×2)
D7 – G (×2)
Practice tip: The D7 chord leads strongly back to G. Practice the G to D7 change, especially in the waltz rhythm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Long Black Veil"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Long Black Veil" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Long Black Veil" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Long Black Veil"?
It was written by Danny Dill, Marijohn Wilkin, and released in 1959.