Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell Jimmy Rogers on the Victrola up high Mama's dancing with baby on her shoulder The sun is setting like molasses in the sky The boy could sing, knew how to move, everything Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for (CHORUS:) 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 is in the heart of every schoolgirl "Love me tender" leaves them crying in the aisles The way he moved, it was a sin, so sweet and true Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for (CHORUS) Every word of every song that he sang was for you, ooh ooh ooh In a flash he was gone, it happened so soon What could you do (CHORUS x2) If you please If you please If you please