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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Blue Velvet" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Blue Velvet"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Blue Velvet". Key of Eb, 85 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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