The Ballad of Davy Crockett Lyrics

Written by Thomas W. Blackburn for the 1954–1955 Disney TV series. One of the best-selling singles of the 1950s and a classic American folk song for children. Best for ages 5–10. The driving rhythm and tall-tale lyrics make it a great entry point for talking about American frontier history (the real Davy Crockett was a congressman and frontiersman, though most of the song is legend not fact). Use it to introduce the difference between history and myth. For more story-songs and folk heroes, see [best American folk tales for kids](/blog/best-american-folk-tales-for-kids).

Born on a mountain top in Tennessee,
Greenest state in the Land of the Free.
Raised in the woods so he knew every tree,
Kilt him a b'ar when he was only three.
Davy, Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier!

Fought single-handed through the Injun War,
Till the Creeks was whipped and peace was in store.
And while he was handling this risky chore,
Made hisself a legend forevermore.
Davy, Davy Crockett, the man who don't know fear!