Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell Jimmy Rogers on the Victrola up high Mama's dancin', there's a 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 in that little boy's smile Black velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that'll bring you to your knees Black velvet if you please
Up in Memphis the music's like a heat wave White lightening, bound to drive you wild Mama's baby's in the heart of every schoolgirl "Love me tender" leaves them cryin' in the aisles The way he moved, it was a sin, so sweet and true Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for
Black velvet in that little boy's smile Black velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that'll bring you to your knees Black velvet if you please
Every word of every song he sang was for you In a flash he was gone, it happened so soon What could you do?
Black velvet in that little boy's smile Black velvet with that slow southern style A new religion that'll bring you to your knees Black velvet if you please