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A (Dm7)west ern (G7)ranch is (C)just a (C6)branch of (Dm7)no where (Dm7)junc tion to (C)me.
(F)Gim me the (C)cit y where (F)liv in’s (C)pret ty and the (Dm7)gals wear (G7)fin er (C)y.
(C)East is (C6)east and (C)west is west (C6)and the (C)wrong one (C6)I have (C)chose.
(F)Let’s go where you’ll (C)keep on (F)wear in’ (G9)those (C)frills and (C6)flow ers and (C)but tons and (C6)bows, (C)rings and (F)things and (G)but tons (G7)and (C)bows.
Don’t (C)bur y (C6)me in (C)this prai (C6)rie, take me (C)where the (C6)ce ment (C)grows.
(F)Let’s move down to (C)some big town where (G9)they (C)love a (C6)gal by the (C)cut o’ her (C6)clothes and (C)you’ll stand (F)out in (G)but tons (G7)and (C)bows.
I’ll (F)love you in buck skin or skirts that you’ve home (C)spun, but I’ll love ya’ long er, strong er where yer (D9)friends don’t tote a (G7)gun.
My (C)bones de (C6)nounce the (C)buck board (C6)bounce and the (C)cac tus (C6)hurts my (C)toes.
(F)Let’s va moose where (C)gals keep (F)us in’ (G9)those (C)silks and (C6)sat ins and (C)lin en that (C6)shows, and (C)you’re all (F)mine in (G)but tons (G7)and (C)bows.
(C)East is (C6)east and (C)west is west (C6)and the (C)wrong one (C6)I have (C)chose.
(F)Let’s go where you’ll (C)keep on (F)wear in’ (G9)those (C)frills and (C6)flow ers and (C)but tons and (C6)bows, (C)rings and (F)things and (G)but tons (G7)and (C)bows.
Don’t (C)bur y (C6)me in (C)this prai (C6)rie, take me (C)where the (C6)ce ment (C)grows.
(F)Let’s move down to (C)some big town where (G9)they (C)love a (C6)gal by the (C)cut o’ her (C6)clothes and (C)you’ll stand (F)out in (G)but tons (G7)and (C)bows.
I’ll (F)love you in buck skin or skirts that you’ve home (C)spun, but I’ll love ya’ long er, strong er where yer (D9)friends don’t tote a (G7)gun.
My (C)bones de (C6)nounce the (C)buck board (C6)bounce and the (C)cac tus (C6)hurts my (C)toes.
(F)Let’s va moose where (C)gals keep (F)us in’ (G9)those (C)silks and (C6)sat ins and (C)lin en that (C6)shows, and (C)you’re all (F)mine in (G)but tons (G7)and (C)bows.
Gim me (Dm7)east ern (G7)trim min’ where (Cmaj7)wom en are (C6)wom en in (Dm7)high silk (G7)hose and (Cmaj7)peek a boo (C6)clothes and (Dm7)French per (G7)fume that (Cmaj7)rocks the (C6)room and (Dm7)you’re all (G7)mine in but tons and (C)bows.
Buttons And Bows — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Buttons And Bows" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 160 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Buttons And Bows”
- Can I play "Buttons And Bows" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Buttons And Bows" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Buttons And Bows" by Bob Hope played in?
- Buttons And Bows is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Buttons And Bows"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Buttons And Bows" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Buttons And Bows"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Buttons And Bows"?
- "Buttons And Bows" was originally performed by Bob Hope. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Buttons And Bows"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: C, C6, C7, Cmaj7, D9, Dm7, Eaug, F, +5 more.
- Can a complete beginner play "Buttons And Bows"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Buttons And Bows" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Buttons And Bows"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Buttons And Bows" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.