What key is "Blue Velvet" in?

"Blue Velvet" by Bobby Vinton is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 85 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Blue 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 "Blue 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 "Blue Velvet"?

This arrangement of "Blue Velvet" uses 18 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Bb9, Bbmaj9, Cm, Cm7, Dbdim7, +10 more.

How long does it take to learn "Blue 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 Bobby Vinton can I play here?

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

Lyrics

(F7)She wore (Bb6)blue

(Dm)vel vet,

(Cm7)blu er than (F)vel vet was the (Bbmaj9)night,

(Cm7)soft er than sat in was the (Cm7)light

(F13)from (F)the (Bbmaj9)stars.

(F7)She wore (Bb6)blue

(Dm)vel vet,

(Cm7)blu er than (F)vel vet were her (Bbmaj9)eyes,

(Cm7)warm er than May her ten der (Cm7)sighs;

(F13)love (F7)was (Fm7)ours.

(Ebmaj7)Ours, a love I held (Ebm7)tight ly,

(Bb9)feel ing the (Bb6)rap ture (Bb)grow

(Ebmaj7)like a flame burn ing (Ebm7)bright ly.

(Dm7)But when she (Dbdim7)left,

(Cm7)gone was the (F13)glow of (Bb6)blue

(Dm)vel vet,

(Cm7)but in my (F)heart there’ll al ways (Bbmaj9)be,

(Cm7)pre cious and warm, a mem o ry

(F)through the (Fm7)years,

and I (Ebmaj7)still can see blue (F7#5)vel vet through my (Bb6)tears.

(F7)She wore (Bb6)blue

(Dm)vel vet,

(Cm7)blu er than (F)vel vet was the (Bbmaj9)night,

(Cm7)soft er than sat in was the (Cm7)light

(F13)from (F)the (Bbmaj9)stars.

(F7)She wore (Bb6)blue

(Dm)vel vet,

(Cm7)blu er than (F)vel vet were her (Bbmaj9)eyes,

(Cm7)warm er than May her ten der (Cm7)sighs;

(F13)love (F7)was (Fm7)ours.

(Ebmaj7)Ours, a love I held (Ebm7)tight ly,

(Bb9)feel ing the (Bb6)rap ture (Bb)grow

(Ebmaj7)like a flame burn ing (Ebm7)bright ly.

(Dm7)But when she (Dbdim7)left,

(Cm7)gone was the (F13)glow of (Bb6)blue

(Dm)vel vet,

(Cm7)but in my (F)heart there’ll al ways (Bbmaj9)be,

(Cm7)pre cious and warm, a mem o ry

(F)through the (Fm7)years,

and I (Ebmaj7)still can see blue (F7#5)vel vet through my (Bb6)tears.

(F7)She wore (Bb6)tears.

Blue Velvet by Bobby Vinton

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 85 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Blue Velvet”

What key is "Blue Velvet" in?: "Blue Velvet" by Bobby Vinton is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 85 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Blue 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 "Blue 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 "Blue Velvet"?: This arrangement of "Blue Velvet" uses 18 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Bb9, Bbmaj9, Cm, Cm7, Dbdim7, +10 more.
How long does it take to learn "Blue 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 Bobby Vinton can I play here?: Try "Blue Velvet", "Blue Velvet". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.