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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Turkey In The Straw" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 144 BPM.

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About “Turkey In The Straw”

What key is "Turkey In The Straw" by American Folksong played in?
Turkey In The Straw 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 "Turkey In The Straw"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Turkey In The Straw" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Turkey In The Straw"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Turkey In The Straw"?
"Turkey In The Straw" was originally performed by American Folksong. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

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