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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Buttons And Bows" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Buttons And Bows"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Buttons And Bows". Key of C, 160 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.