Butter Boys

Hornpipe · 4/4 · G major

Butter Boys is a traditional English hornpipe in the key of G major with a 4/4 meter, though its specific historical origin and exact composer remain unrecorded. Played with the steady, bouncing rhythm characteristic of the hornpipe genre, it is typically performed at a moderate tempo suited for traditional dancing. Because detailed historical associations for the tune are not reliably established, its character is best appreciated through its lively melodic phrasing and standard instrumental arrangements.

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