Cripple Creek

by American Fiddle Tune
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Lyrics

(F)I got a gal at the (F)head of the creek,

go up to see her ’bout the (C7)mid dle of the (F)week.

Kiss her on the mouth y just as (F)sweet as an y wine, I’ll wraps her self a round me like a (C7)sweet per ta ter (F)vine.

Go in’ up Crip ple Creek, go in’ on a run, go in’ up Crip ple Creek to (C7)have a lit tle (F)fun.

Go in’ up Crip ple Creek, go in’ in a whirl, go in’ up Crip ple Creek to (C7)see my (F)girl.

(F)Girls on the Crip ple Creek (F)’bout half Creek’s grown, jump on a boy ple like a (C7)dog dle on a (F)bone.

Roll my britch es up y and the (F)to as my y knees, and wade her old a Crip ple Creek I (C7)when per I ter (F)please.

Go in’ up Crip ple Creek, go in’ on a run,

go in’ up Crip ple Creek to (C7)have a lit tle (F)fun.

Go in’ up Crip ple Creek, go in’ in a whirl,

go in’ up Crip ple Creek to (C7)see my (F)girl.

(C7)see my (F)girl.

Cripple Creek — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Cripple Creek" by American Fiddle Tune: 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 F, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Cripple Creek”

What key is "Cripple Creek" by American Fiddle Tune played in?
Cripple Creek is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cripple Creek"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Cripple Creek" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Cripple Creek"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Cripple Creek"?
"Cripple Creek" was originally performed by American Fiddle Tune. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Is there a karaoke version of "Cripple Creek" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Cripple Creek" by American Fiddle Tune. 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 "Cripple Creek" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Cripple Creek" 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.