Black Velvet Band
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About 'Black Velvet Band'

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Traditional Music of unknown author.
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Black Velvet Band Lyrics

In a neat little town they call Belfast
An apprentice boy I was bound
And many's the happy hour
I have spent in that neat little town
But bad misfortune o'ertook me
And caused me to stray from the land
Far away from my friends and relations,
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.
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.

Oh, one evening a flashman, a watchman
She happened to meet on the sly
I could tell that her mind it was altered
By the roll of her roving dark eye
Oh, that watch she took from his pocket
She slipped it right into my hand
Then she gave me in charge to the policeman
Bad luck to the black velvet band

Now before the Lord Mayor I was taken
My guilt they proved quite plain
And he said if I was not mistaken
I should have to cross the salt main
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

So come all ye jolly young fellows,
I'll have ye take warning from me
Whenever you're out on the liquor,
Beware of them pretty colleens.
They'll treat you to whiskey and porter,
Till you are not able to stand;
And the very next thing that you know, my lads,
You'll end up in Van Dieman's land.
Score Key:
D major (Sounding Pitch) (View more D major Music for Cello )
Tempo Marking:
Slow one in a bar .=45
Duration:
1:44
Time Signature:
3/4 (View more 3/4 Music)
Range:
A3-A4
Number of Pages:
1
Difficulty:
Easy Level: Recommended for Beginners with some playing experience
Instrument:
Cello  (View more Easy Cello Music)
Copyright:
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This piece is included in the following :
Cello pieces in D major
Cello pieces in D major
Pieces in 3-4 Time Signature
Pieces in 3-4 Time Signature


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