Buttons And Bows
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F
East is east and west is west and the wrong one I have chose
Bb F
Let's go where I'll keep on wearin'
Bb F Bb F
Those frills and flowers and buttons and bows
Bb F C F
Rings and things and buttons and bows
F
Don't bury me in this prairie, take me where the cement grows
Bb F
Let's move down to some big town
Bb F Bb F
Where they love a gal by the cut of her clothes
Bb F C F
And I'll stand out in buttons and bows
F C
I'll love you in buckskin or skirts that I've homespun
F C
But I'll love you longer, stronger where
G C
Your friends don't tote a gun
F
My bones denounce the buckboard, bounce and the cactus hurts my toes
Bb F
Let's vamoose where gals keep usin'
Bb F Bb F
Those silks and satins and linen that shows
Bb F C F
And I'm all yours in buttons and bows
F
My bones denounce the buckboard bounce, and the cactus hurts my toes
Bb F
Let's vamoose where gals keep usin'
Bb F Bb F
Those silks and satins and linen that shows
Bb F C F
And I'm all yours in buttons and bows
Bb F
Gimme eastern trimmin' where women are women
Bb F
In high silk hose and peek-a-boo clothes
Bb F
And French perfume that rocks the room
Bb F Bb F
And I'm all yours in buttons and bows
Bb F C F
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C F C F
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How to play Buttons And Bows
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.