The Long Black Veil
Before Listening: Look at the photo.
1. Why do you think the woman is wearing a long black veil?
2. When and where do you think the story takes place?
Listen once. What is the song about?
Language Level: Intermediate A2-B1
Quick Check: True or False?
1. The song is about a murder
2. The song is sung by a murderer
3. The singer goes on trial for murder
4. The singer doesn’t have an alibi.
5. The woman with the long black veil attends the hanging.
Song Lyric with chords * Johnny Cash version * Roseanne Cash version
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