Daniel Boone
Fess Parker Lyrics
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Yes, a big man!
With an eye like an eagle
And as tall as a mountain was he!
Daniel Boone was a man,
Yes, a big man!
He was brave, he was fearless
From the coonskin cap on the top of ol' Dan
To the heel of his rawhide shoe;
The rippin'est, roarin'est, fightin'est man
The frontier ever knew!
Daniel Boone was a man,
Yes, a big man!
And he fought for America
To make all Americans free!
What a Boone! What a doer!
What a dream come-er-true-er was he!
Daniel Boone was a man!
Yes, a big man!
With a whoop and a holler
he c'd mow down a forest of trees!
Daniel Boone was a man!
Yes, a big man!
If he frowned at a river
In July all the water would freeze!
But a peaceable, pioneer fella was Dan
When he smiled all the ice would thaw!
The singin'est, laughin'est, happiest man
The frontier ever saw!
Daniel Boone was a man!
Yes, a big man!
With a dream of a country that'd
Always forever be free!
What a Boone! What a do-er!
What a dream-come-er-true-er was he!
The song "Daniel Boone" by Fess Parker celebrates the larger-than-life American pioneer who helped explore and settle the western frontier during the late 18th century. The lyrics describe Daniel Boone as a man of great physical stature and courage, with eyes like an eagle and the toughness of an oak tree. From the coonskin cap on his head to the rawhide shoes on his feet, he was the "rippin'est, roarin'est, fightin'est man" of the frontier. Yet he was also a peaceable and happy man who dreamed of a free and prosperous country.
The song's lyrics portray Daniel Boone as an American hero who fought for freedom and independence. He was willing to take on any challenge, whether it was mowing down a forest of trees, crossing a raging river, or facing down hostile natives. His strength and bravery enabled him to conquer the wilderness and pave the way for other settlers to follow. The song also highlights his good-natured personality, portraying him as a singing, laughing, and happy man who radiated joy and optimism.
Line by Line Meaning
Daniel Boone was a man,
He was a real person, not a fictional character
Yes, a big man!
He was physically large and imposing
With an eye like an eagle
He had great vision and could see things from far away
And as tall as a mountain was he!
He was very tall, like a mountain
He was brave, he was fearless
He was not afraid of danger or challenges
And as tough as a mighty oak tree!
He was strong and resilient, like a tree
From the coonskin cap on the top of ol' Dan
He wore a hat made of a raccoon's skin
To the heel of his rawhide shoe;
He wore shoes made of tough animal hide
The rippin'est, roarin'est, fightin'est man
He was the most aggressive and competitive man
The frontier ever knew!
He is known for his exploits in the unsettled regions of America
And he fought for America
He was a patriot and was willing to fight for his country
To make all Americans free!
He believed in freedom for all people in America
What a Boone! What a doer!
He was an impressive and accomplished man
What a dream come-er-true-er was he!
He lived out his dream of exploring and settling in the western wilderness
With a whoop and a holler
He was loud and enthusiastic
he c'd mow down a forest of trees!
He was skilled at chopping down trees to clear land
If he frowned at a river
He was a powerful man who could affect his surroundings
In July all the water would freeze!
He had a mythical power to freeze bodies of water just by frowning
But a peaceable, pioneer fella was Dan
Despite his toughness and strength, he was a peaceful and pioneering person
When he smiled all the ice would thaw!
He had a positive influence on his environment
The singin'est, laughin'est, happiest man
He was known for his joyfulness and good sense of humor
The frontier ever saw!
He was a notable figure in the American frontier
With a dream of a country that'd
He had a vision for the future of his country
Always forever be free!
He believed that America should always be a free and open society
Writer(s): L. Newman, V. Matson
Contributed by Elliot L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.