The Long Black Veil Lyrics

Lyric discussion by zekenzoey 

Cover art for The Long Black Veil lyrics by Johnny Cash

question . . .what is his motive in not speaking? . . .to protect the lady's honor or not to hurt his friend? Who actually did the killing . . . his friend was not at home with his wife? She wears a veil, don't you think people would talk if she is mourning her husbands best friend . . makes me think the friend is also either dead or she went off her rocker. Reminds me of the quote "all are punish-ed".