Story Behind The Song
As a Children's Music Specialist working with public and private elementary schools, I write songs to enhance the learning process. This particular song was written to tell a story about a fictional character and encourage children to read. Children of a
Song Description
Silly, fun song about the adventures of a fictional character.
| Song Length |
2:00 |
Genre |
Unique - Children, Unique - Children |
| Tempo |
Fast (151 - 170) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Ecstatic |
Subject |
Fun, Excitement |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
OL? DAN TUCKER
1. Ol? Dan Tucker was a mighty man
Washed his face in a frying pan
Combed his hair with a wagon wheel
Had a toothpick in his heel
(Chorus)
Now get out the way, Ol? Dan Tucker
Get out the way Ol? Dan Tucker
Get out the way Ol? Dan Tucker
You?re too late to get your supper
2. Ol? Dan Tucker, he went to town
Into the barbershop and sat right down
That barber he did a really fine job
And when he was done Dan Tucker was bald (Chorus)
3. Ol? Dan Tucker took his fishing bait
A rod and a hook and a dozen mates
They built a fire with red-hot coals
And put marshmallows on their fishing poles (Chorus)
4. Ol? Dan Tucker he saw a ghost
Sitting at the table eating jam and toast
Ol? Dan Tucker, he got scared
And ran through the house in his underwear (Chorus)
Traditional song. Verses 2 and 3 as well as arrangement by Melanie Ann White. © 2004 Melanie Ann White