Turkey In The Straw

by American Folksong
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Lyrics

As (F)I was a go in’ on I down n’t the road with a tir ed team and a (C)heav y the load, I (F)cracked my whip tin’ and the lead er sprung; I says day ter day to the wag er (C)on (F)tongue.

Tur key in the straw, (whistle)

(Bb)tur key in the hay, (whistle)

(F)roll ’em up and twist ’em up a high tuck a (C)haw and (F)hit ’em up a tune called Tur key (C)in the (F)Straw.

Went (F)out to a milk in’ and I did in’ know how, I a milked the goat in “What (C)stead of the cow.

A (F)mon key sit tin’ on a pile of straw a wink in’ ter at his the moth er (C)in (F)law.

Tur key in the straw, (whistle)

(Bb)tur key in the hay, (whistle)

(F)roll ’em up and twist ’em up a high tuck a (C)haw and (F)hit ’em up a tune called Tur key (C)in the (F)Straw.

Met Tur key (C)in the (F)Straw.

Turkey In The Straw by American Folksong

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 144 BPM. Difficulty: very_beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Turkey In The Straw”

What key is "Turkey In The Straw" in?
"Turkey In The Straw" by American Folksong is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: very_beginner.
Is "Turkey In The Straw" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated very_beginner. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Turkey In The Straw" 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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