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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 — 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 F, 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”
- What key is "Black Velvet" by Alannah Myles played in?
- Black Velvet is arranged in the key of F 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 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 F, 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.