What key is "Black Velvet" in?

"Black Velvet" by Alannah Myles is in the key of E with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Black Velvet" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Black Velvet" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Black Velvet"?

This arrangement of "Black Velvet" uses 13 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Am9, B7, C, C7, D, +5 more.

How long does it take to learn "Black Velvet" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Alannah Myles can I play here?

Try "Black Velvet", "Black Velvet". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Mm.

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

Jim mie Rod gers on the Vic trola drive up high.

Ma ma’s danc in’ is with ba by on her shoul der.

The sun is set tin’ like leaves mo las ses in the sky.

The boy could sing; knew how to (A7sus)move

ev ’ry thing.

and true.

Al ways (G7)want ing more.

He’d leave you long ing for

black vel vet and that (D)lit tle boy smile.

Black vel vet with that (F)slow south ern (C)style.

A new re li gion that ’ll (D)bring you to your knees.

Black vel vet, if you (Em)please.

Up in Mem phis in the mid mu sic’s like a wave.

“White mie Light nin’” on the Vic trola drive you wild.

Ma ma’s ba in’ is with the of ev ’ry school girl.

The “Love Me Ten tin’ der” leaves ’em cry in’ in the aisle.

The way he moved it was a (A7sus)sin

so sweet thing.

and true.

Al ways (G7)want ing more.

He’d leave you long ing for

black vel vet and that (D)lit tle boy smile.

Black vel vet and that (F)slow south ern (C)style.

A new re li gion that ’ll (D)bring you to your knees.

Black vel vet, if you (Em)please.

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

In a flash he was gone;

it hap pened so (C)soon.

What could you do?

Black vel (Am9)vet and that (D)lit tle boy smile.

Black vel (Am9)vet in that (F)slow south ern (C)style.

A new re li (Am9)gion that ’ll (D)bring you to your knees.

Black vel vet,

if you please.

Black vel (Am9)vet and that (D)lit tle boy smile.

Black vel (Am9)vet in that (F)slow south ern (C)style.

A new re li (Am9)gion that ’ll (D)bring you to your knees.

Black vel vet,

if you please.

Black vel vet, if you (Em7)please.

If you please.

you please.

If you please.

Mm.

you please.

If you please.

Mm.

Black Velvet by Alannah Myles

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Black Velvet”

What key is "Black Velvet" in?: "Black Velvet" by Alannah Myles is in the key of E with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Black Velvet" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Black Velvet" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Black Velvet"?: This arrangement of "Black Velvet" uses 13 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Am9, B7, C, C7, D, +5 more.
How long does it take to learn "Black Velvet" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Alannah Myles can I play here?: Try "Black Velvet", "Black Velvet". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.