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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 (G)move
ev ’ry thing.
Al ways want ing more,
he’d leave you long ing (Dm)for
Black Vel vet and that (C)lit tle boy’s smile,
Black Vel vet with that (Eb)slow south ern (Bb)style.
A new re li gion that ’ll (C)bring you to your knees.
Black Vel vet, if you (Dm)please.
Black Velvet — Visual Piano Sheet Music
"Black Velvet" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 138 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Black Velvet”
- Why does "Black Velvet" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Black Velvet".
- What key is "Black Velvet" by Alannah Myles played in?
- Black Velvet is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Black Velvet"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Black Velvet" 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 "Black Velvet"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Black Velvet"?
- "Black Velvet" was originally performed by Alannah Myles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Black Velvet"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Bb, C, Dm, Eb, F, G, Gm.
- What other songs by Alannah Myles can I play here?
- Try "BLACK VELVET", "Black Velvet". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Black Velvet"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Black Velvet".
- Can I see all the notes in "Black Velvet"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 138 BPM.
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