Other arrangements of Buttons And Bows
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Buttons And Bows" by Bob Hope: 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, 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Buttons And Bows" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Buttons And Bows" by Bob Hope. 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 "Buttons And Bows" 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 "Buttons And Bows" 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.