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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 (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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett" by Tennessee Ernie Ford: 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 Bb, 152 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”
- 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 152 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett" by Tennessee Ernie Ford. 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 Ballad Of Davy Crockett" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 Ballad Of Davy Crockett" 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.