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Mm.
Mm.
Mm.
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.
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.
If
you please.
If you please.
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Black Velvet — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Black Velvet" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Black Velvet”
- Can I play "Black Velvet" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Black Velvet" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Black Velvet" by Alannah Myles played in?
- Black Velvet is arranged in the key of E 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 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Black Velvet" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 13 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Am9, B7, C, C7, D, +5 more.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Black Velvet"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Black Velvet" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Black Velvet"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Black Velvet" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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