Black Velvet was written by Christopher Ward and David Tyson about the American rock singer Elvis Presley. The song was inspired by a trip that Ward took to Memphis for an HBO special on Elvis. The song was performed by Alannah Myles. It became a huge hit, reaching number one on the charts in several countries.
Key: Em
Introduction:Em (with blues fills, 8 bars) Mmmmm mmmm oooooo (ad lib)
Em Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell Em Jimmy Rogers on the Victrola up high Em Mama's dancing - baby on her shoulder Em The sun is setting like molasses in the sky B4BA4A The boy could sing, knew how to move - everything G4GD4D Always wanting more - it leaves you longing for
AmD Black Velvet in that little boy's smile AmFC Black Velvet with that slow southern style AmD A new religion that'll bring you to your knees C7B7Em Black Velvet - if you please
Em Up in Memphis the music's like a heatwave Em White lightning, bound to drive you wild Em Mama's baby's in the heart of every school girl Em "Love Me Tender" leaves 'em cryin' in the aisles B4BA4A The way he moved, it was a sin, so sweet and true G4GD4D Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for
AmD Black Velvet in that little boy's smile AmFC Black Velvet with that slow southern style AmD A new religion that'll bring you to your knees C7B7Em Black Velvet - if you please
ABEm Every word of every song that he sang is for you AFC7B7Em In a flash he was gone - it happened so soon - what could you do?
Em (8 bars)
AmD Black Velvet in that little boy's smile AmFC Black Velvet with that slow southern style AmD A new religion that'll bring you to your knees C7B7Em Black Velvet - if you please AmD Black Velvet in that little boy's smile AmFC Black Velvet with that slow southern style AmD A new religion that'll bring you to your knees C7B7Em Black Velvet - if you please
Em If you please Em If you please Em If you please Em (fade out)