The Deadwood Stage (Whip-crack-away)

by Doris Day
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)Oh, the (G)Dead wood Stage is a roll in’ on o ver the plains,

with the cur tains flap pin’ and the driv er a slap pin’ the (D7)rains,

(Am7)beau ti ful (D7)sky

a (G)won der ful day,

(Am7)whip crack a (D7)way, whip crack a way, whip crack a (G)way!

Oh, the Dead wood Stage is a head in’ on o ver the hills,

where the In jun ar rows are a thick er than por ker pine (D7)quills,

(Am7)dan ger ous (D7)land

no (G)time to de lay,

(Am7)whip crack a way, (D7)whip crack a way, whip crack a (G)way.

We’re (D7)head (G7)in’ (C)straight for (Cm)town, (G)load ed down (D7)with a fan cy (G)car go, (Am)care of (G)Wells and (Am7)Far go, (A7)Ill i (Am7)nois.

(D7)Boy!

Oh, the (G)Dead wood Stage is a com in’ on o ver the creat,

like a hom in’ pig eon that’s a hank er in’ af ter its (D7)nest,

(Am7)twen ty three (D7)miles

to (G)cov er to day, (G#dim)so (Am7)whip crack a way, (D7)whip crack a way, whip crack a (Am)way.

The (D7)wheels (G7)go (C)turn in’ (Cm)round, (G)home ward bound, (D7)can’t cha hear ’em (G)hum min’!

(Am)Hap py (G)times a (Am7)com in’ (A7)fer to (Am7)stay.

(D7)Hey!

We’ll be (G)home to night by the light of the sil y moon,

and my heart’s a thump in’ like man do lin plunk in’ a (D7)tune,

(Am7)when I get (D7)home

I’m (G)fix in’ ter stay,

The (D7)wheels (G7)go (G)-

(Am7)Whip crack a way, (D7)whip crack a way, whip crack a (G)way!

The Deadwood Stage (Whip-crack-away) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Deadwood Stage (Whip-crack-away)" by Doris Day: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 228 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “The Deadwood Stage (Whip-crack-away)”

Can I sing "The Deadwood Stage (Whip-crack-away)" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The Deadwood Stage (Whip-crack-away)" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in G, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Deadwood Stage (Whip-crack-away)" by Doris Day in?
The backing track is in G at 228 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "The Deadwood Stage (Whip-crack-away)" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "The Deadwood Stage (Whip-crack-away)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Deadwood Stage (Whip-crack-away)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Deadwood Stage (Whip-crack-away)" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "The Deadwood Stage (Whip-crack-away)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "The Deadwood Stage (Whip-crack-away)"?
"The Deadwood Stage (Whip-crack-away)" was originally performed by Doris Day. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Doris Day are available?
Other accompaniments by Doris Day: "Por Favor", "Sabor A Mi (Be True To Me)", "Toyland". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Deadwood Stage (Whip-crack-away)" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Deadwood Stage (Whip-crack-away)" by Doris Day. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "The Deadwood Stage (Whip-crack-away)" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Deadwood Stage (Whip-crack-away)" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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