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Capo: 1
Tuning: D A D G B E
This version allows the use of open chords due to the drop D tuning.
Arpeggiated chords to stay true to recording.
[Intro]
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B|---------------------3-|
G|----7---5------------2-|
D|-/7---7---3h5-3h5~3~-0-|
A|-----------------------|
E|-----------------------|
[Verse 1]
DmMississippi in the middle of a dry spell
DmJimmy Rogers on the Victrola up high
DmMama's dancing with baby on her shoulder
DmThe Sun is setting like molasses in the sky.
Asus4The boAy could sing, knew how to movGsus4e, eveGrythingFsus4. F
Always wanting more, hCsus4e'd leCave you longing for.
[Chorus]
Gm7Black velvet in that lCsus4ittle Cboy's smile
Gm7Black velvet with that sEblow southern Bbstyle
Gm7A new religion that'llCsus4 bringC you to your knees
Bb7Black A7velvet if you Dmplease.
[Verse 2]
DmUp in Memphis the music's like a heat wave
DmWhite lightning, bound to drive you wild.
DmMama's baby's in the heart of every school girl
Dm"Love me tender" leaves 'em cryin' in the aisle
Asus4The waAy he moved, it was a sin, so Gsus4sweet Gand truFsus4e. F
Always wanting more, hCsus4e'd leCave you longing for.
[Chorus]
Gm7Black velvet and that Csus4littleC boy smile
Gm7Black velvet with that sEblow southern Bbstyle
Gm7A new religion that'llCsus4 bringC you to your knees
Bb7Black A7velvet if you Dmplease.
[Bridge]
GmEvery word of every Asong that he sang was for Dm7you.
GmIn a flash he was gEbone, it happened so soBb7on,
WhaA7t could you dDmo?
[Chorus]
Gm7Black velvet and that Csus4littleC boy smile
Gm7Black velvet with that sEblow southern Bbstyle
Gm7A new religion that'llCsus4 bringC you to your knees
Bb7Black A7velvet if you Dmplease.
[Outro]
Gm7Black velvet and that Csus4littleC boy smile
Gm7Black velvet with thatCsus4 slow Csouthern style
Gm7A new religion that'llCsus4 bringC you to your knees
Bb7Black A7velvet if you Dmplease.
DmIf you please
DmIf you please