A #1 hit single for B.J. Thomas, the song was written in 1969 for the movie "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid." It went on to win a Grammy for Best Original Song.

The song is arranged for mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning and is intended for the intermediate level player with a knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing.

The primary challenge will be the numerous syncopated rhythms found throughout the arrangement. Use of a 1 fret is optional. Simply substitute an open string for the 1 fret.

Three pages. Tablature, standard musical notation, lyrics and guitar accompaniment chords are included.

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ISBN 9781609741662. This book was written to aid the dulcimer player in playing as a backup musician. It provides the tools necessary for musicians who are seeking to go beyond simple melody lines. The majority of chords diagrammed are those most commonly used, and those whose notes are clustered on the instrument in six repeated shapes. Diagrams are shown for the 15/14 dulcimer.

Bette Midler's Grammy winning Song of the Year in 1990 is arranged for solo mountain dulcimer in 1-5-8 or DAD tuning by Elaine Conger. It is suitable for the early intermediate level player with a working knowledge of three finger chords and chord-melody style of playing.

If you find that you are having difficulty learning the arrangement, refer to Bette Midler's original recording on YouTube.

Five pages. Dulcimer tablature, standard musical notation, lyrics and guitar accompaniment chords are included.