This version allows the use of open chords due to the drop D tuning. Arpeggiated chords to stay true to recording. Intro: e|---------------------1-| B|---------------------3-| G|----7---5------------2-| D|-/7---7---3h5-3h5~3~-0-| A|-----------------------| E|-----------------------| Verse 1: Dm Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell Dm Jimmy Rogers on the Victrola up high Dm Mama's dancing with baby on her shoulder Dm The Sun is setting like molasses in the sky. Asus4 A Gsus4 G Fsus4 F The boy could sing, knew how to move, everything. Csus4 C Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for.
Chorus: Gm7 Csus4 C Black velvet in that little boy's smile Gm7 Eb Bb Black velvet with that slow southern style Gm7 Csus4 C A new religion that'll bring you to your knees Bb7 A7 Dm Black velvet if you please. Verse 2: Dm Up in Memphis the music's like a heat wave Dm White lightning, bound to drive you wild. Dm Mama's baby's in the heart of every school girl Dm "Love me tender" leaves 'em cryin' in the aisle Asus4 A Gsus4 G Fsus4 F The way he moved, it was a sin, so sweet and true. Csus4 C Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for. Chorus: Gm7 Csus4 C Black velvet and that little boy smile Gm7 Eb Bb Black velvet with that slow southern style Gm7 Csus4 C A new religion that'll bring you to your knees Bb7 A7 Dm Black velvet if you please. Bridge: Gm A Dm7 Every word of every song that he sang was for you. Gm Eb Bb7 In a flash he was gone, it happened so soon, A7 Dm What could you do? Chorus: Gm7 Csus4 C Black velvet and that little boy smile Gm7 Eb Bb Black velvet with that slow southern style Gm7 Csus4 C A new religion that'll bring you to your knees Bb7 A7 Dm Black velvet if you please. Outro: Gm7 Csus4 C Black velvet and that little boy smile Gm7 Csus4 C Black velvet with that slow southern style Gm7 Csus4 C A new religion that'll bring you to your knees Bb7 A7 Dm Black velvet if you please. Dm If you please Dm If you please
Alternative guitar chords and tabs for Black Velvet by Alannah Myles