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 Db Gb 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)

^EMississippi 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 B+4 B7 A+4 A7 The boy could sing and knew how to move - everything

^GAlways wanting more ^D- it leaves you longing for

Chorus: ^AmBlack Velvet in that li^Dttle boy's smile ^AmBlack Velvet with that s^Flow southern ^Cstyle ^AmA new religion that'll b^Dring you to your knees B^C7lack Velv^B7et - if you ple^Ease

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-

^AmEvery word of every s^Bmong that he sang was for yo^Eu ^AmIn a flash he was go^Fne - it happened so so^C7on -^B7 what could you d^Eo?

-solo- -CHORUS- 2x fade out on E with blues fills ( vocals repeat "if you please")

Alannah Myles - Black velvet