The Black Velvet Band chords by
Johnny Logan & Friends

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Key: G major•

Verse 1

G

G

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In a neat little town they call Belfast,

C

C

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D

D

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Apprentice to trade I was bound,

G

G

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Em

Em

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And many an hour's sweet happiness

D

D

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Have I spent in that neat little town.

G

G

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C

C

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A sad misfortune came over me

G

G

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C

C

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D

D

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Which caused me to stray from the land

G

G

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Far away from me friends

Em

Em

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and re_ lations

D

D

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G

G

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Betrayed by the black velvet band

Her eyes they shone like diamonds

C

C

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D

D

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I thought her the queen of the land

G

G

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Em

Em

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And her hair it hung over her shoulders

D

D

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G

G

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Tied up with a black velvet band

C

C

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I took a stroll down Broadway

G

G

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C

C

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D

D

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Meaning not long for to stay

G

G

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When who should I meet

Em

Em

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But this pretty fair maid

D

D

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G

G

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Comes a -trippin' along the high_ way

C

C

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G

G

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She was both fair and handsome

C

C

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D

D

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Her neck it was just like a swan's

G

G

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Em

Em

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And her hair it hung over her shoulder

D

D

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G

G

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Tied up with a black velvet band

C

C

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G

G

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Her eyes they shone like diamonds

C

C

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D

D

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I thought her the queen of the land

G

G

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Em

Em

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And her hair hung over her shoulder

D

D

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Tied up with a black velvet band

G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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I took a stroll with this fair maid

C

C

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D

D

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And a gentleman passing us by

G

G

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Well I knew that she meant

Em

Em

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the do_ ing of him

D

D

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G

G

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By the look in her roguish black eye

A gold watch she took from his pocket

C

C

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D

D

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And placed it right in_ to my hand

G

G

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D

D

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Em

Em

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And the very first thing that I said was

D

D

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G

G

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Bad luck to the black velvet band

C

C

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G

G

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Her eyes they shone like diamonds

C

C

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D

D

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I thought her the queen of the land

G

G

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Em

Em

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And her hair hung over her shoulders

D

D

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G

G

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Tied up with a black velvet band

C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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Em

Em

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D

D

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G

G

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Before the judge and the jury,

C

C

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D

D

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next morning I had to ap_ pear

G

G

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D

D

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And the judge, he says to me,

Em

Em

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young man,

D

D

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your case it is proven clear

G

G

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We'll give you seven

years' penal servitude

C

C

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D

D

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To be spent far away from the land

G

G

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Far away from your friends

Em

Em

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and com_ panions

D

D

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G

G

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Betrayed by the black velvet band

C

C

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G

G

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Her eyes they shone like diamonds

C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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D

D

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I thought her the queen of the land

G

G

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Em

Em

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And her hair it hung over her shoulder

D

D

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Tied up with a black velvet band

G

G

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So come on you jolly young fellows

C

C

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D

D

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A warning take by me

G

G

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Em

Em

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When you are out on the town, me lads

D

D

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G

G

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Beware of them pretty Colleens

For they will feed you with strong drink

C

C

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D

D

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Till you are un_ able to stand

G

G

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And the very next thing that

D

D

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Em

Em

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you'll know is

D

D

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G

G

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You've landed in Van Diemen's land

C

C

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G

G

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Her eyes they shone like diamonds

C

C

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D

D

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I thought her the queen of the land

G

G

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Em

Em

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And her hair, it hung over her shoulder

D

D

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G

G

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Tied up with a black velvet band

Her eyes, shone like diamonds

C

C

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D

D

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I thought her the queen of the land

G

G

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D

D

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Em

Em

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And her hair, it hung over her shoulders

D

D

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G

G

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Tied up with a black velvet band

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Chords

G
C
D
Em

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of The Black Velvet Band?

The original key of The Black Velvet Band by Johnny Logan & Friends is G major.

What are the main chords for The Black Velvet Band?

The primary chords used in The Black Velvet Band are G, C, D, Em.

Do I need a capo to play The Black Velvet Band?

No capo is required for this song.

Is The Black Velvet Band beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, D, Em, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of The Black Velvet Band?

The tempo of The Black Velvet Band is approximately 79 beats per minute.

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