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Oct 6, 2013

Davy, Davy Crockett, King of the wild frontier!

    1. Born on a mountain top in Tennessee

      Greenest state in the Land of the Free
      Raised in the woods so's he knew every tree
      Kilt him a b'ar when he was only three.
      Davy, Davy Crockett, King of the wild frontier!

      In eighteen thirteen the Creeks uprose
      Addin' redskin arrows to the country's woes
      Now, Injun fightin' is somethin' he knows
      So he shoulders his rifle an' off he goes.
      Davy, Davy Crockett, The man who don't know fear!

      Off through the woods he's a marchin' along
      Makin' up yarns an' a singin' a song
      Itchin' for fightin' and rightin' a wrong
      He's ringy as a b'ar and twice as strong.
      Davy, Davy Crockett, The buckskin buccaneer!

      Andy Jackson is our general's name
      His reg'lar soldiers we'll put to shame
      Them redskin varmints us volunteers'll tame
      'Cause we got the guns with the sure-fire aim.
      Davy, Davy Crockett, The champion of us all!

      Headed back to war from the ol' home place
      But Red Stick was leadin' a merry chase
      Fightin' and burnin' at a devil's pace
      South to the swamps on the Florida Trace.
      Davy, Davy Crockett, Trackin' the redskins down!

      Fought single-handed through the Injun War
      Till the Creeks was whipped an' peace was in store
      And while he was handlin' this risky chore
      Made hisself a legend for evermore.
      Davy, Davy Crockett, King of the wild frontier!

      He give his word and he give his hand
      That his Injun friends could keep their land
      And the rest of his life he took the stand
      That justice was due every redskin band.
      Davy, Davy Crockett, Holdin' his promise dear!

      Home fer the winter with his family,
      Happy as squirrels in the ol' gum tree,
      Bein' the father he wanted to be,
      Close to his boys as the pod and the pea.
      Davy, Davy Crockett, Holdin' his young 'uns dear!

      But the ice went out and the warm winds came
      And the meltin' snow showed tracks of game
      And the flowers of Spring filled the woods with flame
      And all of a sudden life got too tame.
      Davy, Davy Crockett, Headin' on West again!

      Off through the woods we're ridin' along
      Makin' up yarns and singin' a song
      He's ringy as a b'ar and twice as strong
      And knows he's right 'cause he ain't often wrong.
      Davy, Davy Crockett, The man who don't know fear!

      Lookin' fer a place where the air smells clean
      Where the trees is tall and the grass is green
      Where the fish is fat in an untouched stream
      And the teamin' woods is a hunter's dream.
      Davy, Davy Crockett, Lookin' fer Paradise!

      Now he'd lost his love an his grief was gall
      In his heart he wanted to leave it all
      And lose himself in the forests tall
      But he answered instead his country's call.
      Davy, Davy Crockett, Beginnin' his campaign!

      Needin' his help they didn't vote blind
      They put in Davy 'cause he was their kind
      Sent up to Nashville the best they could find
      A fightin' Spirit and a thinkin' mind.
      Davy, Davy Crockett, The man who don't know fear!

      The votes were counted and he won hands down
      So they sent him off to Washin'ton town
      With his best dress suit still his buckskins brown
      A livin' legend of growin' reknown.
      Davy, Davy Crockett, The Canebrake Congressman!

      He went off to Congress and served a spell
      Fixin' up the Gover'ment and laws as well
      Took over Washin'ton so we heared tell
      And patched up the crack in the Liberty Bell.
      Davy, Davy Crockett, Seein' his duty clear!

      Him and his jokes travelled all through the land
      And his speeches made him friends to beat the band
      His politickin' was their favorite brand
      And everyone wanted to shake his hand.
      Davy, Davy Crockett, Helpin' his legend grow!

      He knew when he spoke he sounded the knell
      Of his hopes for White House and fame as well
      But he spoke out strong so hist'ry books tell
      And patched up the crack In the liberty Bell.
      Davy, Davy Crockett, Seein' his duty clear!

      When he come home his politickin' done
      The western march had just begun
      So he packed his gear and his trusty gun
      And lit out grinnin' to follow the sun.
      Davy, Davy Crockett, Leadin' the pioneer!

      He heard of Houston and Austin and so
      To the Texas plains he jest had to go
      Where freedom was fightin' another foe
      And they needed him at the Alamo.
      Davy, Davy Crockett, The man who don't know fear!

      His land is biggest and his land is best
      From grassy plains to the mountain crest
      He's ahead of us all meetin' the test
      Followin' his legend into the West.
      Davy Davy Crockett, King of the wild frontier!


      Not politically correct! 

      But the real Crocket actually opposed Andrew Jackson's Indian Removal Act

      "In 1826, Crockett was elected to the U.S. Congress, where he vehemently opposed many of the policies of President Andrew Jackson, most notably the Indian Removal Act. Crockett's opposition to Jackson's policies led to his defeat in the 1830 elections. He won again in 1832, then narrowly lost in 1834, prompting his angry departure to Texas (then the Mexican state of Tejas) shortly thereafter. In early 1836, Crockett took part in the Texas Revolution and was killed at the Battle of the Alamo in March"    from Wikapedia




      Davy Crockett (TV miniseries) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

      1. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davy_Crockett_(TV_miniseries)‎
        Jump to Episodes - Episodes[edit]. The series began with "Davy Crockett, Indian Fighter" (December 15, 1954): Crockett seeks a truce with Indians who ...
        ‎Episodes - ‎Cast - ‎Popularity - ‎Disney

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      Davy Crockett - TV.com

      1. www.tv.com/shows/davy-crockett/‎
         Rating: 7.6/10 - ‎27 votes
        Davy Crockett: Watch full length episodes & video clips. Read the latest Davy Crockett episode guides & recaps, fan reviews, news, and much more.


      Famed as a frontiersman, folk hero, congressman and Alamo defender, Davy Crockett was one of the most celebrated and mythologized figures in American history. Crockett's biographers often say there were actually two Crocketts: David, the frontiersman and congressman martyred at the Alamo, and Davy, the larger-than-life folk hero whose exploits were glorified in several books and a series of almanacs.



      Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier - Part 1 - YouTube

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      www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0hU9Yctzro‎
      Jan 29, 2011 - Uploaded by DancinGarou
      Based on the adventures of Davy Crockett, and made by disney in 1955. One of my favorite films as a kid ...
    2. The Ballad of Davy Crockett - YouTube

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      www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAVN_n0PljQ‎
      Feb 11, 2009 - Uploaded by bulldog1447
      Song about Davy Crockett (1786-1836). Used in the Walt Disney movie Davy Crockett: King ofthe Wild ...




    Davy Crockett - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davy_Crockett‎

    David "Davy" Crockett (August 17, 1786 – March 6, 1836) was a 19th-century American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier and politician. He is commonly referred to ...
    ‎Battle of the Alamo - ‎Davy Crockett (disambiguation) - ‎The Ballad of Davy Crockett

  1. Davy Crockett Biography - Facts, Birthday, Life Story - Biography.com

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    www.biography.com › People‎

    Sep 28, 2011
    Take a closer look at Davy Crockett, frontiersman, legendary folk hero and three-time Congressman who died ...

  2. Davy Crockett Biography

    davycrockettfacts.com/‎

    Facts and information about Davy Crocket, the 19th century American folk hero, soldier, frontiersman, and politician.

  3. The Ballad of Davy Crockett - YouTube

    ► 1:43► 1:43
    www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAVN_n0PljQ‎

    Feb 11, 2009 - Uploaded by bulldog1447
    Song about Davy Crockett (1786-1836). Used in the Walt Disney movie Davy Crockett: King of the Wild ...

  4. Davy Crockett — History.com Articles, Video, Pictures and Facts

    www.history.com/topics/davy-crockett‎

    Davy Crockett was a legendary frontiersman who fought and died at the Alamo.

  5. Davy Crockett (Character) - IMDb

    www.imdb.com/character/ch0030523/‎

    Davy Crockett (Character) on IMDb: Movies, TV, Celebs, and more...

  6. Davy Crockett - Mark Twain in His Times

    twain.lib.virginia.edu/projects/price/acrocket.htm‎

    DAVID CROCKETT. David Crockett, a legend in his time and since, was born in 1786 in East Tennessee. He knew first-hand the brutalities of frontier life.

  7. David Crockett (1786-1836) - Lone Star Junction

    www.lsjunction.com/people/crockett.htm‎

    Davy Crockett was perhaps best known in Tennessee as a noted hunter and for his unique style of backwoods oratory. In Texas, however, he will always be ...

  8. Davy Crockett - EnchantedLearning.com

    www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/people/c/crockett/‎

    Davy Crockett. David (Davy) Crockett (August 17, 1786 - March 6, 1836) was an American frontiersman, bear hunter, soldier, legislator, and folk hero.

  9. TN State Parks: Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park - TN.gov

    www.tn.gov/environment/parks/DavyCrockettSHP/‎

    Park Brochure · Park Area Map · Events and Programs. Directions From the South: Take Interstate 81 to Exit 23 (11E) and travel 27 miles to the park signs ...
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