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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Turkey In The Straw" by American Folksong: 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, 144 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Turkey In The Straw" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Turkey In The Straw" by American Folksong. 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 "Turkey In The Straw" 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 "Turkey In The Straw" 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.