Black Velvet Band

from Irish All the Same by Motel Breakfast

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lyrics

In a neat little town they call Belfast
Apprentice to trade I was bound
And many an hour's sweet happiness
Have I spent in that neat little town
A sad misfortune came o'er me
Which caused me to stray from the land
Far away from my friends and relations
Betrayed by the black velvet band

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
Meaning not long for to stay
When who should I meet but this pretty fair maid
Traipsing along the highway
She was both fair and handsome
Her neck it was just like a swan's
And her hair it hung over her shoulders
Tied up with a black velvet band

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 with this pretty fair maid
And the gentleman passing us by
Well I knew she meant the doing of him
By the look in her roguish black eye
A gold watch she took from his pocket
And placed it right into my hand
And the very next thing that I said was
"Bad luck to the black velvet band"

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

Before the judge and the jury
Next morning I was to appear
The judge said to me "Young man
Your case it is proven quite clear.
We'll give seven years penal servitude
To be spent far away from the land
Far away from your friends and relations
Betrayed by the black velvet band

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

So come all you jolly young fellows
And take ye this warning by me
When you're out on the town me lads
Beware of them pretty colleens
They'll fill you with whiskey and porter
Until you're unable to stand
And the very next thing that you know
You've landed in Van Diemens Land

credits

from Irish All the Same, released March 12, 2021
Jimmy Drenovsky: lead vox, guitar
Mick O'Donnell: mandolin, back vox
Drue deVente: bass, back vox
Jesse Nasadowski: drums, back vox
Maggie O'Callaghan: fiddle
Maura Boyce: back vox
Maeve Burke: back vox
John Rolence: back vox

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Motel Breakfast Chicago, Illinois

Motel Breakfast is:
Conor Brennan
Drue Devente
Jimmy Drenovsky
Jesse Nasadowski
Mick O'Donnell

Motel Breakfast formed in 2017 and began by playing the Midwest college circuit, growing notable reputations in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Madison. The band is currently workshopping new material as they prepare their next phase.

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