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He was a (C)fa mous trum pet man from out Chi ca go way, he had a “boo gie” style that no one (C7)else could play.
He was the (F)top man of his craft
but then his (C)num ber came up, and he was gone with the draft.
He’s in the (G7)ar my now, a blow in’ (F7)re veil le, he’s the (C)boo gie woo gie bu gle boy from Com pa ny B.
They (C)made him blow a bu gle for his Un cle Sam, it real ly brought him down be cause he (C7)could n’t jam.
The cap tain (F)seemed to un der stand
be cause the (C)next day the “cap” went out and draft ed a band, and now the (G7)comp ’ny jumps when he plays re veil le, he’s the (C)boo gie woo gie bu gle boy of Com pa ny B.
A toot!
A toot!
A toot did dle ah da toot.
He blows it eight to the bar
in “boo gie” rhy thm.
He (F)can’t blow a note un less a bass and gui tar is play in’ (C)with ’im.
He makes the (G7)comp ’ny jump when he plays (F7)re veil le, he’s the (C)boo gie woo gie bu gle boy of Com pa ny B!
He (C)puts the boys to sleep with “boo gie” ev ’ry night, and wakes them up the same way in the (C7)ear ly bright.
They clap their (F)hands and stamp their feet
they (C)know how he plays when some one gives him beat, he real ly (G7)breaks it up
re veil le, he’s the (C)boo gie woo gie bu gle boy of Com pa ny B.
A toot!
A toot!
A toot did dle ah da toot.
He blows it eight to the bar
in “boo gie” rhy thm.
He (F)can’t blow a note un less a bass and gui tar is play in’ (C)with ’im.
He makes the (G7)comp ’ny jump when he plays (F7)re veil le, he’s the (C)boo gie woo gie bu gle boy of Com pa ny B!
He Com pa ny B!
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" by Don Raye: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”
- Can I sing "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" by Don Raye in?
- The backing track is in C at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy"?
- "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" was originally performed by Don Raye. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" by Don Raye. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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