The Ballad Of Davy Crockett

by Tennessee Ernie Ford
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The Ballad Of Davy Crockett

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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 (F)woods so’s he (Bb)knew ev ’ry (Gm)tree, (C7)kilt him a b’ar when (C7)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 (F)fight in’ and (Bb)right in’ a (Gm)wrong, he’s (C7)ring y as a b’ar, an’ (C7)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 arrangement in the key of Bb at 152 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Ballad Of Davy Crockett”

What key is "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett" in?
"The Ballad Of Davy Crockett" by Tennessee Ernie Ford is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 152 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.

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