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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Black Velvet" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 90 BPM.
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About “Black Velvet”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Black Velvet" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Black Velvet" is in E.
- 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.
- Does "Black Velvet" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Black Velvet" is in the key of E at 90 BPM.
- What chords are in "Black Velvet"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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