The Ballad Of Davy Crockett

· by Tennessee Ernie Ford

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The Ballad Of Davy Crockett

Tennessee Ernie Ford152 BPM

Lyrics

(F)Born on a moun tain top in (Bb)Ten nes (F)see, green (C7)est (F)state in the (C7)Land of the Free.

(F)Raised in the woods so’s he (Bb)knew ev ’ry (Gm)tree, (C7)kilt him a b’ar when he was on ly (F)three.

Da vy,

(Bb)Da vy (F)Crock ett, (C7)king of the wild fron (F)tier.

Off through the woods he’s a (Bb)march in’ a (F)long, mak in’ (C7)up (F)yarns an’ a (C7)sing in’ a song, (F)itch in’ fer fight in’ and (Bb)right in’ a (Gm)wrong, he’s (C7)ring y as a b’ar, an’ twict as (F)strong.

Da vy,

(Bb)Da vy (F)Crock ett, (C7)buck skin buc ca (F)neer!

The Ballad Of Davy Crockett by Tennessee Ernie Ford — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Ballad Of Davy Crockett” by Tennessee Ernie Ford in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Tennessee Ernie Ford songs work for kids?: Try "Sixteen Tons", "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett", "This Is My Country". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.