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Ten years ago, on a cold dark night
There were few at the scene, but they all agreed The judge said son, what is your alibi She walks these hills in a Long Black Veil(13:15) Oh, the scaffold is high and eternity's near
I'm gonna attempt this one at the gig on Saturday, but I'll make no promises. I've yet to finish singing the song all the way through without breaking down. Johnny's version is great, but I like Joan Baez's even better. Dave Matthews also does a fine version. |