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Black Velvet Lyrics by Alannah Myles

85 Bpm

1989

[Intro: Whispered]
[?]
[Verse 1]
Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell
Jimmie Rodgers on the Victrola up high
Mama's dancin' with baby on her shoulder
The sun is settin' like molasses in the sky
[Pre-Chorus]
The boy could sing, knew how to move, everything
Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for
[Chorus]
Black velvet and that little boy's smile
Black velvet with that slow southern style
A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees
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 schoolgirl
"Love Me Tender" leaves 'em cryin' in the aisle
[Pre-Chorus]
The way he moved, it was a sin, so sweet and true
Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for
[Chorus]
Black velvet and that little boy's smile
Black velvet with that slow southern style
A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees
Black velvet if you please
[Bridge]
Every word of every song that he sang was for you
In a flash, he was gone, it happened so soon
What could you do?
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
Black velvet and that little boy's smile
Black velvet with that slow southern style
A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees
Black velvet if you please
Black velvet and that little boy's smile
Black velvet with that slow southern style
A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees
Black velvet if you please
[Outro]
If you please
If you please
If you please
Credits
Alannah Myles

Alannah Myles

About “Black Velvet” by Alannah Myles

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"Black Velvet" is credited to Alannah Myles. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Black Velvet" appears on "85 Bpm" in 1989.

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