Alannah Myles Black Velvet

Black Velvet Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell Jimmy Rogers on the Victrola up high Mama s dancin with baby on her shoulder The sun is settin like molasses in the sky The boy could sing, knew how to move, everything Always wanting more, he d leave you longing for Black velvet and that little boy s smile Black velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that ll bring ya to your knees Black velvet if you please Up in Memphis the music s like a heatwave White lightning, bound to drive you wild Mama s baby s in the heart of every school girl Love me tender leaves em cryin in the aisle The way he moved, it was a sin, so sweet and true Always wanting more, he d leave you longing for Black velvet and that little boy s smile Black velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that ll bring ya to your knees Black velvet i