Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet

by The Mills Brothers
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(D7)On the

(D7)It was (G)old farm house ve ran da, there sat (A7)Si las and Mi ran da, think ing (D7)of the days gone (G)by.

Said he, (G)“Dear ie, don’t be wea ry, you were (A7)al ways bright and cheer y but a (D7)tear, dear, dims your (G)eye.”

Said (A7)she, “They’re tears of (D)glad ness Si las, (A7)they’re not tears of (D)sad ness, it is (E7)fif ty years to (A7)day since we were (D7)wed.”

Then the (G)old man’s dim eyes bright en’d and his (A7)stern old heart if light en’d, as he (D7)turned to her and (G)said:

“Put on your (C)old grey bon net with the (F)blue rib bon on it, while I (C)hitch old (D7)Dob bin to the (G7)shay,

and through the (C)fields (E7)of (Am)clo ver, we’ll drive (F)up to (C)Do ver on our gold en (D7)wed (G7)ding (C)day.”

“Put on your (C)old grey bon net with the (F)blue rib bon on it, while I (C)hitch old (D7)Dob bin to the (G7)shay,

and through the (C)fields (E7)of (Am)clo ver, we’ll drive (F)up to (C)Do ver on our gold en (D7)wed (G7)ding (C)day.”

“Put on your (C)day.”

Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet" by The Mills Brothers as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — 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 (G) 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 “Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, 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 "Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet" by The Mills Brothers in?
The backing track is in G 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 "Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet" 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 "Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet" 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 "Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet"?
"Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet" was originally performed by The Mills Brothers. 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 G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet" 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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