Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy

by Don Raye
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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" by Don Raye as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 120 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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