Long Cool Woman

by The Hollies

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Lyrics

I Sat ur day night I was down town well, a (Eb)work ing for the (F)F B I,

when sit ting in a hope that of bad men, Boy, I’m (F)whis key bot tles knows where ing high.

Boot leg ging booz er on the west side full of peo ple who are do ing to wrong.

Just a bout to call up the D A man when I heard this wom an (F)sing ing a song.

A (F7)pair of for ty fives made me o pen my eyes, my (G7)temp ’ra ture start ed to rise.

She was a (F7)long cool wom an in a black dress.

Just a (Eb)five nine (F)beau ti ful tall.

With (F)just one look, I was a bad mess ’cause that long cool wom an had it (C)all.

Well, the D A was pump ing my left hand and she was, was a hold ing my (C)right.

Well, I told her, “Don’t get scared ’cause you’re (Eb)gon na be spared.” Well, I’m (F)gon na be for giv en ’cause I wan na spend my liv ing with a long cool wom an in a black dress.

Just a (Eb)five nine (F)beau ti ful tall.

With (F)just one look, I was a bad man ’cause that long cool wom an had it (C)all.

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Long Cool Woman by The Hollies — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Long Cool Woman” by The Hollies in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 138 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Long Cool Woman" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Long Cool Woman"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Long Cool Woman" use?
Just 5 chords: C, Eb, F, F7, G7. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Hollies songs work for kids?
Try "LOOK THROUGH ANY WINDOW", "CARRIE-ANNE", "THE AIR THAT I BREATHE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.