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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Ballad Of Davy Crockett”
- Can I play "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett" by Tennessee Ernie Ford played in?
- The Ballad Of Davy Crockett is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett" 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 "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett"?
- "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett" was originally performed by Tennessee Ernie Ford. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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