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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "The Black Velvet Band" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 144 BPM.

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About “The Black Velvet Band”

What key is "The Black Velvet Band" by Irish Folksong played in?
The Black Velvet Band is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Black Velvet Band"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Black Velvet Band" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Black Velvet Band"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Black Velvet Band"?
"The Black Velvet Band" was originally performed by Irish Folksong. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Irish Folksong can I play here?
Try "THE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN", "Arthur McBride", "Boulavogue". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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