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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Turkey In The Straw" by American Folksong in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Turkey In The Straw" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Turkey In The Straw" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 144 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Turkey In The Straw"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Turkey In The Straw" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Turkey In The Straw"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Turkey In The Straw" is in the key of Bb at 144 BPM.
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