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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Blue 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 Eb, 85 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 “Blue Velvet”
- Can I play "Blue 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 "Blue Velvet" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Blue Velvet" by Bobby Vinton played in?
- Blue Velvet is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Blue Velvet"?
- The arrangement plays at 85 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Blue 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 "Blue Velvet"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Blue Velvet"?
- "Blue Velvet" was originally performed by Bobby Vinton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Blue Velvet"?
- This arrangement uses 18 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Bb9, Bbmaj9, Cm, Cm7, Dbdim7, +10 more.
- What other songs by Bobby Vinton can I play here?
- Try "Blue Velvet", "Blue Velvet". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Blue 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. "Blue Velvet" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Blue 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 "Blue Velvet" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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