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
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett" in?
- "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett" by Tennessee Ernie Ford is in the key of F with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Tennessee Ernie Ford can I play here?
- Try "Sixteen Tons", "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett", "This Is My Country". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.