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Irish Rovers The Black Velvet Band Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.50/10 [4 votes]Album: The Unicorn / Original Release Date: 1967Genre: Singer/SongwriterSong Duration: 3 min 46 sec
IRISH ROVERS
- The Black Velvet Band Lyrics / with translationsHer 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.
In a neat little town they call Belfast, apprentice to
trade I was bound.
And many an hour of sweet happiness I spent in that
neat little town.
But bad misfortune came o'er me, and caused me to stray
from the land
Far away from my friends and relations. They follow the
black velvet band.
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.
Well, I went out strolling one evening, not meaning to
go very far,
When I met with a frolicksome damsel. She was selling
her trade in the bar.
A watch she took from a customer, and slipped it right
into my hand.
Then the law came and put me in prison.
Bad luck to her black velvet band!
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.
Next morning, before judge and jury, for trial I had to
appear.
And the judge, he said "my young fellow, the case
against you is quite clear.
And seven long years is your sentence. You're going to
Van Diemen's Land,
Far away from your friends and relations. They follow
the black velvet band."
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.
Now, come all ye jolly young fellows, I'll have you
take warning by me.
And whenever you're out on the liquor, my lads, beware
of the pretty colleens.
For they'll fill you with whiskey and porter, til you
are not able to stand.
And the very next thing that you know, my lads, you've
landed in Van Diemen's
Land.
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
You'd think she was queen of the land,
And her hair hung over her shoulders,
Tied up with a black velvet band.
In a neat little town they call Belfast, apprentice to
trade I was bound.
And many an hour of sweet happiness I spent in that
neat little town.
But bad misfortune came o'er me, and caused me to stray
from the land
Far away from my friends and relations. They follow the
black velvet band.
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.
Well, I went out strolling one evening, not meaning to
go very far,
When I met with a frolicksome damsel. She was selling
her trade in the bar.
A watch she took from a customer, and slipped it right
into my hand.
Then the law came and put me in prison.
Bad luck to her black velvet band!
Her eyes, they shone like the diamonds.
You'd think she was queen of the land,
And her hair hung over her shoulders,
Next morning, before judge and jury, for trial I had to
appear.
And the judge, he said "my young fellow, the case
against you is quite clear.
And seven long years is your sentence. You're going to
Van Diemen's Land,
Far away from your friends and relations. They follow
the black velvet band."
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.
Now, come all ye jolly young fellows, I'll have you
take warning by me.
And whenever you're out on the liquor, my lads, beware
of the pretty colleens.
For they'll fill you with whiskey and porter, til you
are not able to stand.
And the very next thing that you know, my lads, you've
landed in Van Diemen's
Land.
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
Facts about The Black Velvet Band
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The Black Velvet Band is written by Dp, Will Millar.
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It is first released in 1967 as part of Irish Rovers's album "The Unicorn" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 10th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the Irish Rovers song 'The Black Velvet Band' depicts how a young man lost everything because a woman he trusted turned out to be untrustworthy. The black velvet band lyrics mostly emphasizes angst, heartbreak, reflection, despair and social commentary. The song which combines love and admiration with misfortune and betrayal delivers multiple warnings to listeners. The lyrics contain themes of misfortune, imprisonment, and a warning about the dangers of alcohol and certain company, which may be more suitable for older teens. The language and situations described in this material reach a level of intensity that demands a PG-13 rating.
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The Black Velvet Band falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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The Black Velvet Band song length is 3 minutes and 46 seconds.
Who wrote The Black Velvet Band lyrics?
The Black Velvet Band is written by Dp, Will Millar.
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When was The Black Velvet Band released?
It is first released in 1967 as part of Irish Rovers's album "The Unicorn" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 10th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Black Velvet Band lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the Irish Rovers song 'The Black Velvet Band' depicts how a young man lost everything because a woman he trusted turned out to be untrustworthy. The black velvet band lyrics mostly emphasizes angst, heartbreak, reflection, despair and social commentary. The song which combines love and admiration with misfortune and betrayal delivers multiple warnings to listeners. The lyrics contain themes of misfortune, imprisonment, and a warning about the dangers of alcohol and certain company, which may be more suitable for older teens. The language and situations described in this material reach a level of intensity that demands a PG-13 rating.
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Which genre is The Black Velvet Band?
The Black Velvet Band falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song The Black Velvet Band?
The Black Velvet Band song length is 3 minutes and 46 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by kaanSongwriter(s): Dp, Will Millar
Record Label(s): 1973 Geffen Records
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