Long Black Limousine
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(Capo 2)
Verse 1
G C G
There's a long line of mourners comin' down our street.
G Em C A D7
Their fancy cars are such a sight to see.
G C G
It's all of your rich friends that knew you in the city,
D7 G
And now they've finally brought you home to me.
C G
The papers told of how you lost your life,
G Em C A D7
Of the party and the fatal crash that night.
G C G
The race on the highway, the curve nobody seen.
D7 G
Now you're ridin' in a long black limousine.
Instrumental break:
G D7 G
Verse 2
G C G
When you left home you told me someday you'd be returnin'
G Em C A D7
In a fancy car for all the world to see.
G C G
Now everybody's watchin', so I guess you got your dream.
D7 G
Cause you're ridin' in a long black limousine.
C G
Through tears I watched you ride by
G Em C A D7
With a cheauffer at the wheel dressed up so fine.
G C G
I'll never love another. My heart and all my dreams
D7 G
Ride with you in that long black limousine.
Tag
C G
I'll never love another. My heart and all my dreams
D7 G C D G
Ride with you in that long black limousine.
How to play Long Black Limousine
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.