Black Velvet
Robin Lee
Em
Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell
Jimmy Rodgers on the Victrola up high
Mama's dancin', baby on her shoulder
Sun is settin' like molasses in the sky
B A
The boy could sing, knew how to move everything
G D
Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for
Chorus
Am D
Black Velvet in that little boy smile
Am F C
Black Velvet in that slow southern style
Am D
A new religion that'll bring you to your knees
C B Em
Black Velvet if you please
Em
Up in Memphis, the music's like a heatwave
White lightning, bound to drive you wild
Mama's baby in the heart of every schoolgirl
"Love Me Tender" leaves 'em cryin' in the aisle
B A
The way he moved it was a sin, so sweet and true
G D
Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for
(Chorus)
Am B7 Em
Every word of every song that he sang was for you ooooooo
Am F C
In a flash and he was gone it happened too soon
B Em
What could you do
(Instrumental) Em
(Chorus x2)