Black Velvet band  (Dom intro Key = d)

(V1) In a neat little town they call Belfast, apprenticed to trade I was bound. And many sweet hours of happiness, I spent in that sweet little town. Till sad misfortune came over me, and forced me to flee from the land, far away from me friends and relations, to follow the black velvet band.

(C)  Her eyes they shone like diamonds, I thought her the queen of the land. And her hair hung over her shoulder, Tied up in a black velvet band.

(V2) As I went walking one evening, not expecting to stay very long. I met with a frolicsome Damsel, as she came a tripping along. A watch she pulled from her pocket, and placed it right into my hand. The very day that I met her, bad luck to the black velvet band.

(C+ V3 ) Before judge and jury next morning, the both of us had to appear. And the gentlemen claimed his jewellery, the case against us was clear. It was seven years transportation, right on down to Van Demans land, Far away from me friends and relations, to follow the black velvet ban. (C + twice)