The Black Velvet Band

by Irish Folksong
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Lyrics

Her I she went walk ing down Broad way,

not in tend ing to stay ver y (D)long,

I the (G)met with this frol ic some (Em)dam

sel as (C)she to came (D)trip ping a (G)long.

As watch she pulled out of her pock et

and in slipped it right in to me (D)hand.

On her (G)ver y first day that I (Em)met

her, bad (C)luck with her (D)black vel vet (G)band.

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The Black Velvet Band by Irish Folksong

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Black Velvet Band”

What key is "The Black Velvet Band" in?
"The Black Velvet Band" by Irish Folksong is in the key of G with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Black Velvet Band" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "The Black Velvet Band" 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.
How long does it take to learn "The Black Velvet Band" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Irish Folksong can I play here?
Try "THE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN", "Arthur McBride", "Boulavogue". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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