The Ballad of Davy Crockett
Fess Parker Lyrics

Born on a mountain top in Tennessee
Davy Crockett was born on the top of a mountain located in Tennessee.

Greenest state in the land of the free
Tennessee is considered the greenest state in the United States of America, which symbolizes its freedom.

Raised in the woods, so he knew ev'ry tree
As Davy was raised in the woods, he developed an understanding of every tree and plant in the area.

Kilt him a bar when he was only three
Davy killed a bear when he was only three years old.

Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier
Davy Crockett is regarded as the king of the wild frontier.

Fought single-handed through the Injun War
Davy Crockett fought in the Native American War without any assistance from his fellow soldiers.

'Til the Creeks was whipped and peace was in store
Davy Crockett tirelessly fought against the Creeks until they were defeated and peace was established.

While he was handlin' this risky chore
While Davy was handling this challenging task of fighting in the war, he demonstrated his exceptional abilities.

Made himself a legend for evermore
Davy Crockett established himself as a legendary figure that would be remembered forever.

He give his word and he give his hand
Davy Crockett made a promise, and sealed it with a handshake.

That his Injun friends could keep their land
Davy Crockett promised his Native American friends that they would be allowed to retain their land.

The rest of his life, he took the stand
Throughout his life, Davy Crockett stood up for the idea that every Native American community deserves justice and equality.

That justice was due every redskin band
Davy Crockett believed that each Native American tribe should have equal access to justice in society.

He went off to Congress an' served a spell
Davy Crockett was a member of the Congress for a period of time.

Fixin' up the Governments an' laws as well
Davy Crockett worked on improving the government and laws while he was serving in Congress.

Took over Washington so we heered tell
It is rumored that Davy Crockett took over the city of Washington during his political career.

An' patched up the crack in the Liberty Bell
Davy Crockett is said to have repaired the crack in the Liberty Bell.

When he come home, his politickin' done
After finishing his political career, Davy Crockett returned home.

The western march had just begun
At the time of Davy's return, the development of the West was just beginning.

So he packed his gear an' his trusty gun
Davy Crockett packed his gear, including his reliable gun.

An' lit out grinnin' to follow the sun
Davy Crockett embarked on a new adventure with a happy disposition, following the sun to the West.

His land is biggest an' his land is best
Davy Crockett believed that his land was the most significant and the most valuable.

From grassy plains to the mountain crest
Davy's land spanned from the flat grassy plains to the highest point of the mountains.

He's ahead of us all, meetin' the test
Davy Crockett surpassed everyone else in society, and well passed the standards set for him.

Followin' his legend into the West
Davy Crockett's legendary reputation preceded him on his journey to the West.

Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier
Davy Crockett remains the king of the wild frontier, even today.