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[Intro]
Em(with blues fills, 8 bars)
Mmmmm     mmmm    oooooo  (ad lib)
[Verse 1]
EmMississippi in the middle of a dry spell
EmJimmy Rogers on the Victrola up high
EmMama's dancing - baby on her shoulder
EmThe sun is setting like molasses in the sky
Bsus4The boy could Bsing, knew how to Asus4move  -  Aeverything
   Gsus4Always Gwanting more Dsus4- it leaves you Dlonging for
[Chorus]
AmBlack Velvet in that lDittle boy's smile
AmBlack Velvet with that sFlow southern Cstyle
AmA new religion that'll Dbring you to your knees
C7Black VB7elvet   -   if you Emplease
[Verse 2]
EmUp in Memphis the music's like a heatwave
EmWhite lightning, bound to drive you wild
EmMama's baby's in the heart of every school girl
Em"Love Me Tender" leaves 'em cryin' in the aisles
 Bsus4The way he Bmoved, it was a Asus4sin, so sAweet and true
Gsus4Always wanGting moreDsus4, he'd leave you Dlonging for
[Chorus]
AmBlack Velvet in that lDittle boy's smile
AmBlack Velvet with that sFlow southern Cstyle
AmA new religion that'll Dbring you to your knees
C7Black VB7elvet   -   if you Emplease
[Bridge]
AEvery word of every Bsong that he sang is for yEmou
                  A                     F        C7N.C.                B7  Em  
In a flash he was gone  -  it happened so soon    -    what could you do?
[Guitar Solo]
Em(8 bars)
[Chorus]
AmBlack Velvet in that lDittle boy's smile
AmBlack Velvet with that sFlow southern Cstyle
AmA new religion that'll Dbring you to your knees
C7Black VB7elvet   -   if you Emplease
AmBlack Velvet in that lDittle boy's smile
AmBlack Velvet with that sFlow southern Cstyle
AmA new religion that'll Dbring you to your knees
C7Black VB7elvet   -   if you Emplease
[Outro]
EmIf you please
EmIf you please
EmIf you please
Em
(fade out)

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The story behind the song

"Black Velvet" is a tribute to Elvis Presley, born from a bus ride filled with fans heading to Graceland. The song captures the raw energy and charisma of a performer who could "sing, knew how to move - everything." It paints a picture of a magnetic presence, a "Black Velvet" charm that captivated audiences. Released in 1989 on Alannah Myles's debut album, it became a major hit, earning her a Grammy. At its heart, the song embodies the timeless allure of a true rock and roll legend.

AI-written from these sources:Black Velvet (song) — Wikipedia ↗Alannah Myles — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Black Velvet

Black Velvet

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Black Velvet

by Alannah Myles

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Chords in this song · guitar

Bsus4

Asus4

Gsus4

Dsus4

[Intro]

(with blues fills, 8 bars)

Mmmmm mmmm oooooo (ad lib)

[Verse 1]

Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell

Jimmy Rogers on the Victrola up high

Mama's dancing - baby on her shoulder

The sun is setting like molasses in the sky

Bsus4 B Asus4 A

The boy could sing, knew how to move - everything

Gsus4 G Dsus4 D

Always wanting more - it leaves you longing for

[Chorus]

Am D

Black Velvet in that little boy's smile

Am F C

Black Velvet with that slow southern style

Am D

A new religion that'll bring you to your knees

C7 B7 Em

Black Velvet - if you please

[Verse 2]

Up in Memphis the music's like a heatwave

White lightning, bound to drive you wild

Mama's baby's in the heart of every school girl

"Love Me Tender" leaves 'em cryin' in the aisles

Bsus4 B Asus4 A

The way he moved, it was a sin, so sweet and true

Gsus4 G Dsus4 D

Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for

[Chorus]

Am D

Black Velvet in that little boy's smile

Am F C

Black Velvet with that slow southern style

Am D

A new religion that'll bring you to your knees

C7 B7 Em

Black Velvet - if you please

[Bridge]

A B Em

Every word of every song that he sang is for you

A F C7 B7 Em

N.C.

In a flash he was gone - it happened so soon - what could you do?

[Guitar Solo]

(8 bars)

[Chorus]

Am D

Black Velvet in that little boy's smile

Am F C

Black Velvet with that slow southern style

Am D

A new religion that'll bring you to your knees

C7 B7 Em

Black Velvet - if you please

Am D

Black Velvet in that little boy's smile

Am F C

Black Velvet with that slow southern style

Am D

A new religion that'll bring you to your knees

C7 B7 Em

Black Velvet - if you please

[Outro]

If you please

(fade out)

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