This is an adaptation of the tab done by rjmcpher@uci.edu. I have found no decent tabs
this song which have both the chords and the lyrics accurately represented so here goes.
folks have this in a minor key. It is sung in a minor key but it does not seem the minor
note (G in the key of E) is even actually played. The Dm tabs? Puhleeze. Watch the
video.
Notes: The recording is tuned A half-step flat (Eb Ab C# F# Bb Eb)
but I am writing this as if in standard tuning.
It doesn't sound good in standard tuning to me though.
Please correct the chords if you hear more precise alternates.
Intro: [whispering unintelligible phrase "..? you enjoy yourself all day..?"]
E (with blues fills)
Mmmmm mmmm oooooo (ad lib)
Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell
Jimmie Rogers on the victrola up high
Mamas dancing - baby on her shoulder
The sun is setting like molasses in the sky
The boy could sing and knew how to move - everything
Always wanting more - it leaves you longing for
Chorus: Black Velvet in that little boy's smile
Black Velvet with that slow southern style
A new religion that'll bring you to your knees
Black Velvet - if you please
Up in Memphis the music is like a heat wave
White Lightnin' - bound to drive you wild
Mamas baby is in the heart of every school girl
Love me Tender leaves em cryin' in the isles
The way he moved it was a sin - so sweet and true
Always wanting more it leaves you longing for
-CHORUS-
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?
-solo-
-CHORUS- 2x
fade out on E with blues fills ( vocals repeat "if you please")