Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell
Jimmy Rogers [JIMMIE RODGERS] 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.
Black velvet and that little boy smile
Black velvet with that slow southern style
A new religion that'll bring you to your knees
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 cryin' in the aisle
The way he moved, it was a sin, so sweet and true.
Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for.
Black velvet and that little boy smile
Black velvet with that slow southern style
A new religion that'll bring you to your knees
Every word of every song that he sang was for you.
In a flash he was gone, it happened so soon,
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 and that little boy smile
Black velvet with that slow southern style
A new religion that'll bring you to your knees