Blue Velvet

by Bobby Vinton

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(F7)She wore (Bb6)blue

(Dm)vel vet,

(Cm7)blu er than (F)vel vet was the (Bbmaj9)night,

(Cm7)soft er than sat in was the (Cm7)light

(F13)from (F)the (Bbmaj9)stars.

(F7)She wore (Bb6)blue

(Dm)vel vet,

(Cm7)blu er than (F)vel vet were her (Bbmaj9)eyes,

(Cm7)warm er than May her ten der (Cm7)sighs;

(F13)love (F7)was (Fm7)ours.

(Ebmaj7)Ours, a love I held (Ebm7)tight ly,

(Bb9)feel ing the (Bb6)rap ture (Bb)grow

(Ebmaj7)like a flame burn ing (Ebm7)bright ly.

(Dm7)But when she (Dbdim7)left,

(Cm7)gone was the (F13)glow of (Bb6)blue

(Dm)vel vet,

(Cm7)but in my (F)heart there’ll al ways (Bbmaj9)be,

(Cm7)pre cious and warm, a mem o ry

(F)through the (Fm7)years,

and I (Ebmaj7)still can see blue (F7#5)vel vet through my (Bb6)tears.

(F7)She wore (Bb6)blue

(Dm)vel vet,

(Cm7)blu er than (F)vel vet was the (Bbmaj9)night,

(Cm7)soft er than sat in was the (Cm7)light

(F13)from (F)the (Bbmaj9)stars.

(F7)She wore (Bb6)blue

(Dm)vel vet,

(Cm7)blu er than (F)vel vet were her (Bbmaj9)eyes,

(Cm7)warm er than May her ten der (Cm7)sighs;

(F13)love (F7)was (Fm7)ours.

(Ebmaj7)Ours, a love I held (Ebm7)tight ly,

(Bb9)feel ing the (Bb6)rap ture (Bb)grow

(Ebmaj7)like a flame burn ing (Ebm7)bright ly.

(Dm7)But when she (Dbdim7)left,

(Cm7)gone was the (F13)glow of (Bb6)blue

(Dm)vel vet,

(Cm7)but in my (F)heart there’ll al ways (Bbmaj9)be,

(Cm7)pre cious and warm, a mem o ry

(F)through the (Fm7)years,

and I (Ebmaj7)still can see blue (F7#5)vel vet through my (Bb6)tears.

(F7)She wore (Bb6)tears.

Blue Velvet by Bobby Vinton — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Blue Velvet” by Bobby Vinton 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 Eb at 85 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Blue Velvet" 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 "Blue Velvet"?
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 "Blue Velvet" use?
Just 18 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Bb9, Bbmaj9, Cm, Cm7, Dbdim7, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bobby Vinton songs work for kids?
Try "Blue Velvet", "Blue Velvet". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.