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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Long Cool Woman" by The Hollies: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 138 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Long Cool Woman”

What key is "Long Cool Woman" by The Hollies played in?
Long Cool Woman is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Long Cool Woman"?
The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Long Cool Woman" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Long Cool Woman"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Long Cool Woman"?
"Long Cool Woman" was originally performed by The Hollies. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Long Cool Woman"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, Eb, F, F7, G7.
What other songs by The Hollies can I play here?
Try "LOOK THROUGH ANY WINDOW", "CARRIE-ANNE", "THE AIR THAT I BREATHE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Long Cool Woman" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Long Cool Woman" by The Hollies. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Long Cool Woman" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Long Cool Woman" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.