The lyrics to the Black Velvet Band vary slightly from town to town in Ireland and there are also versions to be found in England and Scotland. Now its sixteen long years have they gave me, To plough upon Van Dieman’s land, Far away from my friends and relations, A curse on the black velvet band. Her eyes they shone like diamonds I thought her the queen of the land And her hair it hung over her shoulder Tied up with a black velvet band. This was one of My Grandfathers Favourite songs Her eyes, they shone like the diamonds. Black Velvet Band is a song from Go Bananas.. Song Lyrics and Transcript Edit. Lloyd's Wattle EP Convicts and Currency Lads and in 1957 on his and Peggy Seeger's Riverside album Bad Lads and Hard Cases. ... Bad 'cess to the black velvet band . It's a story about a handsome prince. Chords ratings, diagrams and lyrics. About Elvis Presley. Subject: Black Velvet Band lyrics (variations) From: IanC Date: 12 Aug 03 - 04:22 AM I needed somewhere to leave a variety of versions of BvB for another project (thread) and this looks like the ideal spot. I took a stroll down Broadway Oh meaning not long for to stay When who should I meet but this pretty fair maid Come a traipsing along the highway. My guilt they proved quite plain, And he said if I was not mistaken, I should have to cross the salt main. (4) Black Velvet Is also the name of a Canadian whiskey, referred to in the line "Black Velvet, if you please." Free printable and easy chords for song by Irish Rovers - Black Velvet Band. And her hair, it hung over her shoulder. if that helps. Betrayed by the black velvet band. Black Velvet Band Chorus: Her eyes they shone like the diamonds You'd think she was queen of the land And her hair hung over her shoulder Tied up with a black velvet band. Her eyes they shone like diamonds. In a neat little town they call Belfast Apprenticed to trade I was bound And many an hour's sweet happiness I spent in that neat little town. Meaning not long for to stay When who should I meet but this pretty fair maid Come a-traipsing along the highway She was both fair and handsome Her neck, it was just like a swan And her hair, it hung over her shoulder Tied up with a black velvet band Black_Velvet_Band 206 points 207 points 208 points 7 months ago The venue would probably be extremely thankful to have people come in and buy drinks, etc. Her eyes they shone like diamonds, I thought her the queen of the land, And her hair hung over her shoulder Tied back with a black velvet band. CHORDS USED IN THIS SONG. Well, I went out strolling one evening, not meaning to go very far, When I met with a … It can be difficult to find the right band for a wedding, party or special event. If I think of black velvet I think of the flag of the "new religion will bring you to your knees..." ,the religion of murders lost in crazyness and illness,full of blindness and inhumanism which endanger the whole world trying to rule the world into an aera of darkness and loss of liberty for everybody, an absolute diabolic wave like coming from hell! They must be stressing out over the lost business. Black Velvet - perfect musical choice for any occasion. (3) Black Velvet was the brand name of the hair dye Elvis used to give his normally light brown hair its distinctive black sheen. So come all you gay young fellows, A warning take from me, Be sure and stay clear of those pretty young girls, When ever you go on a spree. Betrayed by the black velvet band Her eyes they shown like diamonds I thought her the queen of the land And her hair, it hung over her shoulder Tied up with a black velvet band I took a stroll down broadway Meaning not long for to stay When who should I meet but this pretty fair maid Come a-traipsing along the highway She was both fair and handsome When who should I meet but this pretty fair maid. "Black Velvet" is a song written by Canadian songwriters Christopher Ward and David Tyson, and recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Alannah Myles. Album - The Irish Rovers In Australia - 1976. Betrayed by the black velvet band. Black Velvet Band Black Velvet Band videos. As I was strolling down Broadway, Meaning not long for to stay; When who should I see but this pretty fair maid, Come a-traipsing' along the highway. Her eyes they shone like diamonds I thought her the queen of the land And her hair hung over her shoulders Tied up with a black velvet band. This page is an image gallery for The Black Velvet Band.Please add to the contents of this page, but only images that pertain to the article. You'd think she was queen of the land, And her hair hung over her shoulders, Tied up with a black velvet band. But as one of the country's premium function bands, Black Velvet are well experienced in providing the best entertainment possible. Meaning not long for to stay. G. C. D. Am "Black Velvet Band", traditional Irish Verse 1: In a [G]neat little town they call Belfast Apprenticed to [C]trade I was [D]bound, [G]Many an hour sweet happiness Have I [Am]spent in that [D]neat little [G]town. Co-writer Christopher Ward was inspired on a bus full of Elvis fans riding to Memphis attending the 10th anniversary vigil at Graceland. 'Till a sad misfortune came o'er me, And caused me to [C]stray from the [D]land. Oh meaning not long for to stay When who should I meet but this pretty fair maid Come a-traipsing along the highway. Betrayed by the black velvet band Oh, one evening late as I rambled Not meaning to go very far, When I met with a gay young deceiver She was plyin' her trade in a bar. “The Black Velvet Band” is a traditional English and Irish folk song describing transportation to Australia, a common punishment in 19th century Britain and Ireland. Betrayed by the black velvet band. Her eyes they shone like diamonds I thought her the queen of the land And her hair it hung over her shoulder Tied up with a black velvet band. Oh, her eyes they shone like the diamonds And I thought her the pride of the land And her hair hung over her shoulders Tied up with a black velvet band. Far a[G]way from my friends and relations, Till bad misfortune came o'er me that caused me to stray from the land far away from me friends and relations did follow the black velvet band. "The Black Velvet Band" (Roud number 2146) is a traditional English and Irish folk song describing transportation to Australia, a common punishment in 19th century Britain and Ireland.The song tells the story of a tradesman who meets a young woman who has stolen an item and passed it on to him (the lyrics of the song vary from place to place). Her eyes they shown like the diamonds you'd think she was queen of the land and her hair fell over her shoulder tied up with a black velvet band. If anyone has them, I haven't got the version noted by Peter Kennedy from Paddy Doran, Tinker, Belfast 1952 or the version recorded by Seamus Ennis from Ben Baxter, Southrepps, Norfolk, 1955. She was both fair and handsome Her neck, it was just like a swan's And her hair, it hung over her shoulder Tied up with a black velvet band (Chorus) So I took a stroll with this pretty fair maid And a gentleman, passing us by Betrayed by the black velvet band [Chorus:] Her eyes they shone like diamonds I thought her the queen of the land And her hair hung over her shoulders Tied up with a black velvet band I took a stroll down Broadway And meaning not long for to stay When who should I meet but this pretty fair maid Come a traipsing along the highway There is a popular Irish version set in Tralee, and in England the town is often given as London. I took a stroll down Broadway Meaning not long for to stay When who should I meet but this pretty fair maid Came a traipsing along the highway She was both fair and handsome She was both fair and handsome, And her neck it was just like a swan; And her hair hung over her shoulders, Tied up with a black velvet band. 5. Black Velvet Band This song is by The Irish Rovers and appears… on the album The Unicorn (1967) on the album In Australia (1976) on the album Party Pack (1976) on the compilation album Collection (2002) Her eyes they shone like the diamonds You'd think she was queen of the land And her hair hung over her shoulders Tied up with a black velvet band. A very good song sang by the Dubliners. Betrayed by the black velvet band. Bad luck to the black velvet band. They follow the black velvet band. Ewan MacColl sang Black Velvet Band in 1957 on his and A.L. She was both fair and handsome. "Black Velvet Band" is the title of a traditional Irish song sung by Grace Burgess in Episode 1.2, to Thomas Shelby at The Garrison Pub. Dorothy: This is a song with a story. Come a-traipsing along the highway. Betrayed by the black velvet band (Chorus): Her eyes they shone like diamonds I thought her the queen of the land And her hair it hung over her shoulder Tied up with a black velvet band. 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