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)
E Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell
Jamie Rogers on electro up high
Mamas dancing - baby on her shoulder
The sun is setting like molasses in the sky B A The boy could sing and knew how to move - everything G D Always wanting more - it leaves you longing for
A D Chorus: Black Velvet in that little boy's smile A G Bm (or D/F# maybe?) Black Velvet with that slow southern style A D A new religion that'll bring you to your knees C7 B7 (no chord) E 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-
A B E Every word of every song that he sang is for you A G C7 B7 (no chord) E 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")