57 Davy Crockett Ballad of Davy Crockett
Fess Parker Lyrics

Born on a mountain top in Tennessee
Davy Crockett was born in Tennessee, known as the greenest state in the land of the free.

Greenest state in the land of the free
Tennessee is renowned for its natural beauty and freedom.

Raised in the woods so he knew ev'ry tree
Growing up in the woods, Davy Crockett had extensive knowledge about trees and the wilderness.

Kilt him a be 'are when he was only three
At a very young age of three, Davy Crockett skillfully hunted and killed a bear.

Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier
Davy Crockett was widely recognized as the fearless and legendary king of the wild frontier.

In eighteen thirteen the Creeks uprose
In 1813, the Creek Native Americans rebelled against the settlers.

Addin' redskin arrows to the country's woes
The Creeks brought trouble and added more conflict to the nation.

Now, Injun fightin' is somethin' he knows
Davy Crockett had experience and expertise in fighting against Native American tribes.

So he shoulders his rifle an' off he goes
Armed with his rifle, Davy Crockett set off to engage in battle.

Davy, Davy Crockett, the man who don't know fear
Fear was unknown to Davy Crockett, establishing his reputation as a brave and fearless individual.

Off through the woods he's a marchin' along
Davy Crockett confidently marched through the woods.

Makin' up yarns an' a singin' a song
He entertained himself by creating stories and singing songs during his journey.

Itchin' fer fightin' an' rightin' a wrong
Davy Crockett had an intense desire to fight and correct any injustices he encountered.

He's ringy as a be 'are an' twict as strong
Davy Crockett was agile and twice as strong as a bear.

Davy, Davy Crockett, the buckskin buccaneer
Resembling a buccaneer and dressed in buckskin, Davy Crockett became known by this moniker.

Andy Jackson is our gen'ral's name
The general leading in the battle was named Andrew Jackson.

His reg'lar soldiers we'll put to shame
Andy Jackson's regular soldiers would be outshined by Davy Crockett and his comrades.

Them redskin varmints us Volunteers'll tame
Davy Crockett and his volunteer soldiers pledged to subdue the Native American tribes.

'Cause we got the guns with the sure-fire aim
They possessed advanced firearms with highly accurate aim.

Davy, Davy Crockett, the champion of us all
Davy Crockett emerged as the hero and champion of all his compatriots.

Headed back to war from the ol' home place
Leaving his old home, Davy Crockett went back to war.

But Red Stick was leadin' a merry chase
Chasing after Red Stick, the leader of the Creek Native Americans, proved to be a challenging endeavor.

Fightin' an' burnin' at a devil's pace
Engaging in combat and destructive activities at a relentless and rapid pace.

South to the swamps on the Florida Trace
Davy Crockett pursued the enemy deep into the Florida swamps along the path known as Florida Trace.

Davy, Davy Crockett, trackin' the redskins down
Persistently following the Native American tribes, Davy Crockett skillfully tracked them down.

Fought single-handed through the Injun War
Davy Crockett valiantly fought alone during the Native American war.

Till the Creeks was whipped an' peace was in store
They fought until they defeated the Creek tribe, bringing forth a period of peace.

An' while he was handlin' this risky chore
While Davy Crockett was managing this dangerous task,

Made hisself a legend for evermore
He became a legendary figure, forever etched in history.

Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier
Davy Crockett's heroic exploits crowned him as the undisputed king of the untamed and wild frontier.

He give his word an' he give his hand
Davy Crockett made promises and pledges with his utmost sincerity.

That his Injun friends could keep their land
He guaranteed that his Native American friends would be allowed to maintain ownership of their land.

An' the rest of his life he took the stand
Throughout his life, Davy Crockett firmly held the belief and principle.

That justice was due every redskin band
He believed that fairness and justice should be granted to every Native American tribe.

Davy, Davy Crockett, holdin' his promise dear
Davy Crockett cherished and upheld his promise with great value and dedication.

Home fer the winter with his family
During the winter, Davy Crockett enjoyed the company of his family at home.

Happy as squirrels in the ol' gum tree
His contentment resembled that of squirrels living joyfully in an old gum tree.

Bein' the father he wanted to be
Davy Crockett fulfilled his desire to be the father he aspired to become.

Close to his boys as the pod an' the pea
He had a close and affectionate relationship with his sons, just like peas in a pod.

Davy, Davy Crockett, holdin' his young'uns dear
Davy Crockett treasured and loved his children dearly, always keeping them close to his heart.

But the ice went out an' the warm winds came
As winter passed and warm winds arrived,

An' the meltin' snow showed tracks of game
The melting snow revealed signs of various animals in the area.

An' the flowers of Spring filled the woods with flame
The arrival of spring bloomed with vibrant colors, setting the woods ablaze with beauty.

An' all of a sudden life got too tame
The sudden change in scenery and tranquility made life seem dull and boring.

Davy, Davy Crockett, headin' on West again
Restless and craving adventure, Davy Crockett decided to embark on a journey towards the west.

Off through the woods we're ridin' along
Together, they ride through the woods on their journey.

Makin' up yarns an' singin' a song
To entertain themselves, they invent stories and joyfully sing songs.

He's ringy as a be 'are an' twict as strong
As agile as a bear and twice as strong, Davy Crockett possesses impressive physical abilities.

An' knows he's right 'cause he ain' often wrong
Being confident in his convictions, Davy Crockett rarely makes mistakes.

Davy, Davy Crockett, the man who don't know fear
Fear is unfamiliar to Davy Crockett, establishing his reputation as an extraordinarily brave individual.

Lookin' fer a place where the air smells clean
In search of a location with fresh, pristine air.

Where the trees is tall an' the grass is green
A place characterized by tall trees and lush green grass.

Where the fish is fat in an untouched stream
An unpolluted stream teeming with plump and healthy fish.

An' the teemin' woods is a hunter's dream
A paradise for hunters, with abundant wildlife thriving in the dense woods.

Davy, Davy Crockett, lookin' fer Paradise
Davy Crockett seeks his personal version of paradise in this idyllic place.

Now he's lost his love an' his grief was gall
After the loss of his beloved, Davy Crockett experienced deep sorrow and anguish.

In his heart he wanted to leave it all
Feeling an internal desire to abandon everything and escape.

An' lose himself in the forests tall
He longed to find solace and disappear into the tall forests.

But he answered instead his country's call
However, he chose to respond to his country's call for help and duty.

Davy, Davy Crockett, beginnin' his campaign
Thus, Davy Crockett embarked on his political campaign, commencing a new chapter in his life.

Needin' his help they didn't vote blind
Recognizing his capability, they didn't blindly cast their votes but genuinely sought his assistance.

They put in Davy 'cause he was their kind
They selected Davy Crockett for his genuine connection and similarity to their own values.

Sent up to Nashville the best they could find
They sent their finest candidate, Davy Crockett, to Nashville.

A fightin' spirit an' a thinkin' mind
Davy Crockett possessed both the qualities of a fierce warrior and an intellectual thinker.

Davy, Davy Crockett, choice of the whole frontier
Davy Crockett became the preferred and unanimous choice of the entire frontier community.

The votes were counted an' he won hands down
After tallying the votes, it was clear that Davy Crockett won by a significant margin.

So they sent him off to Washin'ton town
Consequently, he was sent to Washington D.C., the nation's capital.

With his best dress suit still his buckskins brown
Despite wearing a traditional formal suit, he still held onto his signature buckskin clothing.

A livin' legend of growin' renown
Becoming an ever-growing and legendary figure in public recognition.

Davy, Davy Crockett, the Canebrake Congressman
Davy Crockett earned the title of the Canebrake Congressman as he represented his constituents in Congress.

He went off to Congress an' served a spell
Davy Crockett embarked on his political career, serving a term in Congress.

Fixin' up the Govern'ments an' laws as well
He actively worked on improving the government and legislation.

Took over Washin'ton so we heered tell
According to rumors, he took charge of Washington D.C., demonstrating his influence and power.

An' patched up the crack in the Liberty Bell
He contributed to repairing the damaged Liberty Bell, symbolizing his dedication to preserving freedom.

Davy, Davy Crockett, seein' his duty clear
Davy Crockett possessed a clear and unwavering understanding of his responsibilities and obligations.

Him an' his jokes travelled all through the land
Davy Crockett, along with his humorous anecdotes, traversed the entire country.

An' his speeches made him friends to beat the band
His speeches endeared him to people, earning countless friendships and admirers.

His politickin' was their favorite brand
His political tactics and approach were highly favored by the masses.

An' everyone wanted to shake his hand
People were eager to personally meet and greet Davy Crockett.

Davy, Davy Crockett, helpin' his legend grow
Davy Crockett actively played a role in cultivating his own legend and reputation.

He knew when he spoke he sounded the knell
Davy Crockett understood that when he spoke, it signaled the end or downfall of his hopes and aspirations.

Of his hopes for White House an' fame as well
His ambitions for becoming the President and gaining widespread fame were put in jeopardy.

But he spoke out strong so hist'ry books tell
Nevertheless, he voiced his opinions boldly and firmly, as recorded in historical accounts.

An' patched up the crack in the Liberty Bell
He contributed to repairing the damaged Liberty Bell, symbolizing his dedication to preserving freedom.

Davy, Davy Crockett, seein' his duty clear
Davy Crockett possessed a clear and unwavering understanding of his responsibilities and obligations.

When he come home his politickin' done
After completing his political endeavors, Davy Crockett returned home.

The western march had just begun
However, the expansion to the western frontier was only starting.

So he packed his gear an' his trusty gun
Preparing for the next phase, Davy Crockett packed his equipment and his reliable firearm.

An' lit out grinnin' to follow the sun
With a cheerful grin, he embarked on a journey to chase after the sun.

Davy, Davy Crockett, leadin' the pioneer
Davy Crockett assumed the role of a pioneer, leading others towards new frontiers and opportunities.

He heard of Houston an' Austin so
Learning about the cities of Houston and Austin, he became intrigued.

To the Texas plains he jest had to go
Feeling an irresistible pull, he decided to venture to the Texas plains.

Where freedom was fightin' another foe
In Texas, they were battling for their freedom against a different enemy.

An' they needed him at the Alamo
Recognizing his skills and expertise, they required his assistance at the Alamo.

Davy, Davy Crockett, the man who don't know fear
Davy Crockett's name became synonymous with fearlessness as he fearlessly faced dangerous situations.

His land is biggest an' his land is best
He believed that his land, the United States, was the largest and greatest in the world.

From grassy plains to the mountain crest
His land spanned from the vast grassy plains to the peaks of majestic mountains.

He's ahead of us all meetin' the test
In leading the way and overcoming challenges, he outpaced everyone else.

Followin' his legend into the West
People eagerly followed his legendary exploits as he ventured further west.

Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier
Davy Crockett continued to reign as the unrivaled king of the untamed and wild western frontier.