Blue Velvet
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Intro: A# Dm C#m Cm F A# Dm Cm F
A# Dm Cm
She wear blue velvet
F A# Cm
Bluer than velvet whas the night.
Cm F A# F
Softer than satin was the light from the stars
A# Dm C#m Cm
She wear blue velvet
F A# Dm C#m Cm
Bluer than velvet were her eyes.
Cm F Fm A#
Warmer than may her tender signs, love was ours
D# D#m Dm G#dim
Ours a love I held tightly, feeling the rapture grow
D# D#m
Like a flame burning brightly
Dm C#m Cm
But when she left gone was the glow of
A# Dm C#m Cm
Blue Velvet
F A# Dm C#m Cm
But In my heart there'll alway sbe
Cm F Fm A#
Precious and warming memories, through the years
D# D#m A# Dm Cm F Cm F A#
And I still can see Blue Velvet through my tears
How to play Blue Velvet
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A#. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.