Black Velvet

by Alannah Myles
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Lyrics

Mis sis sip pi in the mid dle of a dry spell,

Jim my Rog ers on the Vic tro la up high,

Ma ma’s danc ing with a ba by on her shoul der,

the sun is set ting like mo las ses in the sky.

The boy could sing, knew how to (Absus4)move

ev ’ry thing.

Al ways (Gb)want ing more,

he’d leave you (Db)long ing (Ebm)for

Black Vel vet and that (Db)lit tle boy’s smile,

Black Vel vet with that (E)slow south ern (B)style,

a new re li gion that ’ll (Db)bring you to your knees.

Black Vel vet, if you (Ebm)please.

Up in Mem phis, the mu sic’s like a heat wave,

White light ning, bound to drive you wild.

ba by’s in the heart of ev ’ry school girl,

’Love Me Ten der’ leaves them cry ing aisle.

way he moved, it was a (Absus4)sin,

so sweet and true, Al ways (Gb)want ing more,

he’d leave you (Db)long ing (Ebm)for

Black Vel vet and that (Db)lit tle boy’s smile,

Black Vel vet with that (E)slow south ern (B)style,

a new re li gion that ’ll (Db)bring you to your knees.

Black Vel vet, if you (Ebm)please.

Black Vel vet, if you (Ebm)please.

Ev ’ry word of ev ’ry song that he sang was for you,

ooh, hoo.

In a flash he was gone,

it hap pened so (Cb)soon.

What could you do?

Black Vel vet and that (Db)lit tle boy’s smile,

Black Vel vet with that (E)slow south ern (B)style,

a new re li gion that ’ll (Db)bring you to your knees.

Black Vel vet,

if you please.

Black Vel vet and that (Db)lit tle boy’s smile,

Black Vel vet with that (E)slow south ern (B)style,

a new re li gion that ’ll (Db)bring you to your knees.

Black Vel vet,

if you please.

Black Vel vet,

if (Ebm7)you please.

(Ebm7)you please.

Black Velvet — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Black Velvet" by Alannah Myles: 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 Gb, 138 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Gb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Black Velvet”

Can I sing "Black Velvet" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Black Velvet" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Gb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Black Velvet" by Alannah Myles in?
The backing track is in Gb at 138 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Black Velvet" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Black Velvet"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Black Velvet", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Black Velvet" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Black Velvet"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Black Velvet"?
"Black Velvet" was originally performed by Alannah Myles. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Is there a karaoke version of "Black Velvet" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Black Velvet" by Alannah Myles. 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 "Black Velvet" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Gb, 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 "Black Velvet" 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.

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