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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Black Velvet" by Alannah Myles as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Gb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 138 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Black Velvet" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Gb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Gb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Black Velvet" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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