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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Black Velvet" by Alannah Myles in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Black Velvet" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Black Velvet" with hands-separate practice in E at 90 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Black Velvet"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Black Velvet" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Black Velvet"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Black Velvet" is in the key of E at 90 BPM.
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