Mis sis sip pi in the mid dle of a 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.
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.
Up in Mem phis, in the the mu sic’s like a heat wave,
White my light ning, on the bound to drive you wild.
Ma ma’s ba by’s in the heart of ev ’ry school girl,
the ’Love Me Ten der’ leaves them cry ing in the aisle.
The way he moved, it was a (Absus4)sin,
so ’ry 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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Black Velvet" by Alannah Myles: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Cb, 138 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Cb) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Black Velvet”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Black Velvet" by Alannah Myles in?
- The backing track is in Cb 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.
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