"Button Off My Shirt" is a song written by Billy Livsey and Graham Lyle, and recorded by American country music singer Ronnie Milsap. It released in July 1988 as the fifth single from the album Heart & Soul. It peaked at number four on the Hot Country Songs charts. Content The song talks of an ended relationship, where the narrator compares his former lover to a missing button from his shirt – "just an everyday distraction" which "some day he will replace". Cover versions Another version was released in 1988 by British singer Paul Carrack, from the album One Good Reason. This version peaked at number 91 on the Billboard Hot 100. Charts Ronnie Milsap Weekly charts Year-end charts Paul Carrack References 1988 singles 1987 songs Paul Carrack songs Ronnie Milsap songs Songs written by Graham Lyle Songs written by Billy Livsey RCA Records singles