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(Alannah Myles) 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 smile Black Velvet with that slow, southern style A new religion that'll bring you to your knees Black Velvet if you please... Verse II Up in Memphis, the music's like a heat wave White lightning, bound to drive you wild Mama's baby's in the heart of every school girl Love me tender leaves 'em crying in the aisle The way he moved, it was a sin, so sweet and true Always wanting more, he'd leave 'em longing for Chorus Songtexte Bridge Every word of every song that he sang was for you In a flash he was gone, it happened so soon What could you do.... Chorus x 2 Aus Songtexte Mania