The Ballad of David Crockett (sung to the tune of “The Ballad of Davy Crockett”)

1. The Ballad of David Crockett (sung to the tune of “The Ballad of Davy Crockett”) Lou’siana-born near ole Monroe Started choppin’ cotton when he could hold a hoe On the honor roll at school he did go Student of the Year, ochen ha-ro-sho David, David Crockett, one smart son of a gun

2. Hired in ’70 by Chev-er-ron Drilling them holes was what he done Started in the mountains, closer to the sun This was the start of his 35 year run David, David Crockett, turning to the right Started movin’ from town to town Rangely, New Orleans, and San Ramon Chasin’ Chevron rainbows without a frown And ends right here on Kazakhstani ground David, David Crockett, migrant worker man

3. Moved to Snyder in 71 Worked in Production to get things done Bride at his side, pick-up and a gun Life was really good and career had just begun David, David Crockett, things are lookin’ good for you New opportunity in Su-ma-tra David found himself in In-do-nees-ee-a This was his first overseas hoorah Next thing ya know, he’ll be sayin’ Kak-dela David, David Crockett, lived in far-off lands

4. Had a knack for different jobs Showed ‘em that he was no snob Production, Procurement, hey no prob Ate Property Sales like corn on the cob David, David Crockett, multi-talented dude In Atyrau he made his mark On the courts all felt his spark Ran 10K through Victory Park Played kazoos through Dostyk in the dark David, David Crockett, knew how to have fun

5. Customs agents became his pal They were fun like a root canal Luda at the Akimat – what a gal Got a lot of help from his friend Roger Pell David, David Crockett, hasseled by KMG We’ll miss his stories and his sense of fun His knowledge and his wisdom are there bar none His care for his people outshines the sun Leading by example he is number one! David, David Crockett, we will remember you David, David Crockett, we will remember you