- Contains complete lyrics
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Buttons and Bows |
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Voice Treble Clef Instrument Piano | |
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Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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C Major |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0137323 |
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Price:
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$4.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $3.99
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2 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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East is east and west is west and the wrong one I have chose; let's go where you'll keep on wearin' those frills and flowers and buttons and bows, rings and things and buttons and bows. |
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Arrangement Details
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Date: |
1948 |
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Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0137323 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
East is east and west is west and the wrong one I have chose; let's go where you'll keep on wearin' those frills and flowers and buttons and bows, rings and things and buttons and bows. |
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EZ Play Today #360 - More 100 Years of Song |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The beginner notes edition of “Buttons and Bows” is in C major. It is currently available in that key only.
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What does this beginner notes arrangement include?
The beginner notes arrangement of “Buttons and Bows” is written for voice, treble clef instrument and piano, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Buttons and Bows” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Buttons and Bows” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Buttons and Bows” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“Buttons and Bows” by Dinah Shore is a beginner notes arrangement, available as digital sheet music you can download and print. Other recordings of this song include those by Bob Hope. It was written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans. It runs 2 pages.
The original published key is C major. The suggested tempo is around 150 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Voice, Treble Clef Instrument and Piano. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
Stylistically, it's Movie/TV. Musicnotes offers 15 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels. It comes from Paleface.
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