Pages World of Tomorrow(Tune: My Bonnie)
Last night as I lay on my pillow,
And drifted off slowly to sleep,
I thought of the world of tomorrow,
These thoughts through my mind did creep.
A computer will do all my h ... Down By The Launch Pad(Tune: Down By the Station)
Down by the Launch pad,
Early in the morning.
See the Saturn booster Waiting in its place.
Hear the engines rumbling,
On our way to Saturn,
Boom, boom! Blast of ... Rockets into Space(Tune: Row, Row, Row Your Boat)
Up, up, up they go
Rockets into space.
Faster, faster, faster, faster,
How can we keep pace?
Up, up, up they go
Rockets to the moon.
Farther, farther, far ... Astronomer's Song(Tune: Yankee Doodle)
We've got our eyes upon the sky
We watch the starts that shimmer,
The sun and moon are friends of ours,
We know their every glimmer.
Keep your eyes upon the skies,
Wa ... The Astronaut's Plea(Tune: My Bonnie)
I went for a ride in a spaceship.
The moon and the planets to see.
I went for a ride in a spaceship.
Now listen what happened to me.
Chorus:
Bring back, bring back,
O ... The Planets(Tune of Are You Sleeping)
Mercury, Mercury,
Is the smallest, Is the smallest
And it's very close
To the sun
And very hot, and very hot.
Venus is, Venus is,
Our nearest neighbor, our nea ... Space Cub Scouts(Tune: Do Your Ears Hang Low)
Do your ears point high?
Mr. Spock's your kind of guy.
On the Starship Enterprise,
Out in space we're gonna fly.
Where no man has gone before.
Through the uni ... The Daring Spaceman(Tune: When Johnny Comes Marching Home)
I am a daring Astronaut,
Hurrah, hurrah,
I'm getting ready to blast off,
Hurrah, Hurrah
The rocket takes me high in space,
My capsule is a most comf ... Order of the Planets(Tune of Down By The Station)
My very eager mother
Just served us nine pizzas
To help us remember
The order of the planets.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars,
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus
Neptune a ... The Family of the Sun(Tune of: Farmer in the Dell) Courtesy of NASA Museum
Refrain:
The family of the Sun,
The family of the Sun.
Here are nine planets in
The family of the Sun.
Verses:
1. Mercury is hot, ... The Solar System(Tune of Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush)
Let's take a trip to the solar system, the solar
system, the solar system.
Let's take a trip to the solar system
To see what we can see.
At the c ... 'I Would Rather Be' song (BS Version)Characters form into a line across the stage area in order of appearance, character 1 on one end, and the last character on the other end of the line. Each person steps forward 1 big step as he ... 'I Would Rather Be' song (CS Version)Date: Tue, 14 Nov 1995 22:03:10 EST
From: Robert Collins <Robert_Collins_at_Strm__Dallas1@STREAM.COM>
Subject: I Would Rather Be ......
Song: 'I Would Rather Be'
Characters form into a line ... Tie Me Kangaroo Down
The first verse is almost spoken or narrated
There's an old Australian stockman - lying, dying...
And he gets himself up onto one elbow
And turns to his mates who are all ... Green Grow the Rushes
This is a very old folk song. I present here the Scout version and a published version -- you will understand the difference. This song is structured like the 12 Days of Christmas, i ... Waltzing Matilda
Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong,
Under the shade of a coolibah tree,
And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boiled
You'll come a waltzing Matilda with me.
... Waltzing Matilda -- An Older VersionOh, There was once a swagman camped in a billabong
Under the shade of a coolabah tree
And he sang as he looked at his old billy boiling
"Who'll come a Waltzing Matilda with me?
Who'll come a ... Who'll Come A-Scouting
[Tune: Waltzing Matilda]
Once a mighty soldier, beloved by his fellow men,
Under the shade of the flag of the free,
Took some youth and trained them,
Taught them to ... This Land is Your Land
As I went walking, that ribbon of highway
I saw above me that endless skyway
I saw below that golden valley.
This land was made for you and me.
This land is your land, t ... Taps
Sing with reverence.
Day is done
Gone the sun
From the Lakes
From the hills
From the sky
All is well
Safely rest
God is nigh.
Fading light
Dims the sight,
And a ... Taps (Fast)
Day is done, day is done, day is done
Gone the sun, gone the sun, gone the sun
From the lake, from the hill, from the sky
All is well, all is well, all is well
Safely rest, safel ... The Story of Taps
Taps was devised during the Civil War. In 1862, the Union Army of the Potomac, under Major General George McClellan, was transported to the Virginia Peninsula to launch a camp ... Skip's Got a Head Like a Ping Pong Ball
(tune Lone Ranger Theme - William Tell Overture)
Skips got a head like a ping pong ball
Skips got a head like a ping pong ball
Skips got a head like a ping pong ball
Like ... Fast Food
This is an action song the actions will be given at the end The tune to this is a ram sam sam
Pizza Hut a Pizza Hut
Kentucky Fried Chicken and a Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut a Pizz ... He Jumped Without A Parachute
This is a British version of a song known in the US as Never tie a love knot in a parachuters chute
Tune Battle Hymn of the Republic - John Browns Body
First Version
He jum ... America
Oh beautiful, for spacious skies
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain.
America, America;
God shed his grace on thee.
And crown thy go ... America (My Country 'Tis of Thee)
My country 'tis of thee,
Sweet land of liberty,
Of thee I sing.
Land where my fathers died,
Land of the pilgrims' pride,
From ev'ry mountain side
Let freedom ring.
... The Star-Spangled Banner
Oh say, can you see by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming,
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,
... Hello
(Tunes: Coca Cola's I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing or Auld Lang Syne)
I love to hear the word Hello,
Wherever I may go.
It's full of friendship
And good cheer
And ... Once a Girl Scout went to Camp
(Tune: Head & Shoulders, Knees & Toes)
Once a Girl Scout went to camp, went to camp
Went to camp without her lamp, without her lamp
And there she saw a spider in h ... Doodley Doo
Please sing to me that sweet melody
Called doodley doo, doodley doo.
I like the rest,
but the part I like best
Goes doodley doo, doodley doo.
It's the simplest thing
the ... Three Little Angels
Three little angels
All dressed in white
Tried to get to Heaven
On the end of a kite.
But the kite broke and
Down they all fell.
Instead of going to Heaven
They all wen ... Heidi Hey (echo hiking song)
Heidi-hey Heidi-ho!
Iddly-Widdly Woddley Wo,
Lift your heads up to the sky
Girl Scouts are passing by.
Heidi-hey Heidi-ho!
Iddly-Widdly Woddley Wo,
Better, better than the ... Scout Prayer
Softly falls the light of day
As our campfire fades away,
Silently each girl should ask:
"Have I done my daily task?
Have I kept my honor bright?
Can I guiltless sleep to ... The Chigger
(Tune: Polly Wolly Doodle)
Oh, there was a little chigger
And he wasn't much bigger
Than the head of a tiny pin.
But the bump he raises
Just itches like the blazes,
And ... Pink Pyjamas
(Tune: Battle Hymn of the Republic)
I wear my pink pyjamas in the summer when it's hot.
I wear my flannel nighties in the winter when it's not.
And sometimes in the spring ... Wading
(Tune: Battle Hymn of the Republic)
She waded in the water and she got her ankles wet.
She waded in the water and she got her ankles wet.
She waded in the water and she go ... She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain
She'll be coming 'round the mountain when she comes. (Toot Toot!)
She'll be coming 'round the mountain when she comes. (Toot Toot!)
She'll be coming 'round the mountain,
Sh ... Auld Lang Syne
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And days of auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my friend,
For auld lang syne;
... Kum Ba Yah (Come with Me)
Kum ba yah, my Lord, Kum ba yah.
Kum ba yah, my Lord, Kum ba yah.
Kum ba yah, my Lord, Kum ba yah.
Oh Lord, Kum ba yah.
2. someone's crying, Lord
... The Great Meat Pie
The great meat pie was a tidy size,
And it took a week to make it,
A day to carry it to the shop,
And just a week to bake it.
And if you'd seen it,
I'll be bound,
Your wonder y ... Billboards
(Tune: Superfragilisticespyalladocious)
As I was walking down the street one dark and gloomy day,
I came upon a billboard and much to my dismay,
The sign was torn and tatt ... It's a Small World
It's a world of laughter, a world of tears;
It's a world of hopes and a world of fears.
There's so much that we share
That it's time we were aware.
It's a small world after all. ... Barges
Out of my window looking in the night,
I can see the barges flickering light.
Silently flows the river to the sea,
And the barges too go silently.
Barges, I would like to go with ... He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
He's got the whole world in His hands.
He's got the whole world in His hands.
He's got the whole world in His hands.
He's got the whole world in His hands.
2. He's go ... My Uncle
(Tune: My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean)
My uncle fell into a pothole
In a glacier while climbing an Alp.
He's still there after 50 long winters,
And all you can see is his ... Switch
(Tune: Reuben and Rachel)
I don't care if I go crazy
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Switch.
Crazy go I, if care don't I
6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Switch.
... On My Honour
Chorus
On my honour I will try.
There's a duty to be done and I say aye.
There's a reason here for a reason above.
My honour is to try and my duty is love.
People don't ... My Tall Silk Hat
(Tune: Funiculi, Funicula)
One day, as I was riding on the subway,
My tall silk hat, my tall silk hat.
I laid it on the seat beside me,
My tall silk hat, my tall silk hat ... Sarah the Whale
(Tune: Dixie)
In Frisco town there lived a whale
They fed her peanuts by the pail,
And washtubs and bathtubs
And sailboats and schooners.
Her name is Sarah and she's a ... Hey Lollee
This song is meant to be made up by the singers as you go along. But if you decide to play it this way, you might want to sing a chorus between each verse to let the next pers ... There Was An Old Woman
Verse 1
There was an old woman
Who swallowed a fly.
I don't know why
she swallowed that fly.
Perhaps she'll die.
Verse 2
There was an old woman
Who swallowe ... The Unicorn Song
A long time ago when the earth was green
There was more kinds of animals than you'd ever seen
They'd run around free while the earth was being born
But the loveliest of them all w ... Streets of London
Have you seen the old man in the closed down market,
kicking up the papers with his worn out shoes?
In his eyes you see no pride hand held loosely by his side
yesterday pap ... Ba, Ba, Boom
We break the boys up between the younger and older. The oldest boys sing the ba,ba,ba, boom with deep voices.
On a pad in a forest green
ba,ba,ba boom
Crazy Herman was sur ... Tom The Toad
(Tune: Oh, Christmas Tree)
Oh Tom the Toad, Oh Tom the Toad
Why did you jump into the road?
Oh Tom the Toad, Oh Tom the Toad
Why did you jump into the road?
You were so ... The Tree Toad
(Tune: Auld Lang Syne)
A tree toad loved a fair she toad
That lived up in a tree;
She was a fair three-toed tree toad
But a two-toed toad was he.
The two-toed tree toad ... Two Little Fleas
(Tune: Auld Lang Syne)
Two little fleas together sat
They cried when one flea said;
"I've had no place to lay my head,
Since my old dog is dead.
I've travelled far from ... Sandwich Song
(Tune: Battle Hymn of the Republic)
I walk into a restaurant
And this is what I cry:
"I want a chicken sandwich,
Cup of coffee, piece of pie."
Oh, you will surely hear m ... My Dog Rover
(Tune: I"m Looking Over a Four-Leaf Clover)
Verse 1
I'm looking over my dead dog Rover
That I overran with the mower.
One leg is missing, another is gone,
One leg is sc ... Great Green Gobs
(Tune: Old Gray Mare, except the line in caps which is the melody to "Good Evening Friends")
Great green gobs
Of greasy, grimy, gopher guts,
Mutilated monkey meat,
Dirty, ... The Corporation Muck Cart
(Tune; There's no place like home)
The corporation muck cart was loaded to the brim,
The driver fell in backwards and found he could not swim,
He sank right to the bottom ... All Together Again
We're all together again, we're here, we're here,
We're all together again, we're here, we're here.
And who knows when, we'll be all together again?
Singing all together ... Each Campfire Lights Anew
Each campfire lights anew, the flame of friendship true.
The joy we've had in knowing you, will last our whole life through.
And as the embers die away, we wish that we migh ... Ging Gang Goo
Ging gang gooli gooli gooli watcha, ging gang goo, ging gang
goo. [Repeat.]
Heyla, heyla sheyla, heyla sheyla heyla ho. [Repeat.]
Shali walli, shali walli, shali wa ... Good night . . . Scouts
Good night . . . Scouts, good night . . . Scouts
Good night . . . Scouts, we're going to leave you now.
Merrily we Scout along, scout along, scout along.
Merrily we Scout along, o ... Goodnight Song
Evening sunset paints the sky,
Smoke from campfire drifts on high;
Songs and stories we like best,
Just before we go to rest.
Goodnight to every . . . Scout, say goodnight ... Hail, Hail, The Gang's All Here
Hail, hail, the gang's all here,
Never mind the weather, here we are together;
Hail, hail, the gang's all here,
Sure we're glad that you're here, too!
Hail, hail, the gang ... I'm Happy When I'm Hiking
I'm happy when I'm hiking, pack upon my back.
I'm happy when I'm hiking, on(off) the beaten track.
Out in the open country, that's the place for me,
With a true Scout frien ... It's a Scouting World
It's a world of laughter, a world of tears.
It's a world of hopes and a world of fears.
There's so much that we share that it's time we're aware
It's a Scouting world.
Cho ... On The Loose
Refrain
On the loose to climb a mountain,
On the loose where I am free.
On the loose to live my life the way I think my life should be.
For I've only got a moment, and a w ... Our Scouts Will Shine Tonight!
Our Scouts will shine tonight, our Scouts will shine,
Our Scouts will shine tonight, all down the line;
They're all dressed up tonight, don't they look fine!
When the sun g ... Pass It On
It only takes a spark to get a fire going,
And soon all those around can warm up to its glowing,
That's how it is with Scouting,
Once you've experienced it;
You spread you ... This Little Scouting Light
This little Scouting light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine.
[Repeat twice more.]
Let it shine all the time, let it shine.
All around the neighborhood, I'm gonna let it shin ... Vive l'Amour
Let every good Scout now join in a song,
Vive la compagnie.Success to each other and pass it along.
Vive la Compagnie.
Chorus
Vive la, vive la, vive l'amour,
Vive la, vive ... Upward Trail
We're on the upward trail, we're on the upward trail.
Singing, singing, everybody singing, as we go.
We're on the upward trail, we're on the upward trail.
Singing, singing, ... We're Here For Fun
[Tune: Auld Lang Syne]
We're here for fun right from the start, so drop your dignity;
Just laugh and sing with all your heart, and show your loyalty.
May all your troubles ... Alice the Camel
Alice the camel has 10 humps, Alice the camel has 10 humps
Alice the camel has 10 humps, so go, Alice, GO!!
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
[Continue with 9, 8, 7 . . . humps, ... Bingo Was His Name-o
There was a farmer had a dog and Bingo was his name-o'
B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O, and Bingo was his name-o.
Sing song through six times, the first time just spelling o ... Boom Chicka Boom
I says a-boom-chick-a-boom! [Group echoes.]
I says a-boom-chick-a-boom! [Group echoes.]
I says a-boom-chick-a-rock-a-chick-a-rock-a-chick-a-boom!
[Group echoes.]
Uh-huh! [ ... Bringing Home A Baby Bumblebee
[This song cycles so that certain verses can be repeated until the singers tire of it.]
I'm bringing home a baby bumblebee,
Won't my Mommy be so proud of me,
I'm bringing h ... Chestnut Tree
Under the spreading chestnut tree, where I held you on my knee.
We'll be happy as can be; under the spreading chestnut tree.
The first time through, sing the words as writte ... Deep And Wide
Deep and wide, deep and wide, there's a fountain flowing deep and wide. [Repeat.]
Sing the words as written the first time through. Then, instead of saying the word "deep", m ... Do Your Ears Hang Low?
[Tune: Turkey in the Straw, refrain]
Do your ears hang low, do they waggle to and fro?
Can you tie them in a knot, can you tie them is a bow?
Can you throw them o're your s ... Father Abraham
Father Abraham had seven sons sir.
Seven sons sir had Father Abraham.
And they never laughed, and they never cried,
All the did was go like this: with a left (arm moving) . ... Flea Fly
[Rhythm: Same as "Froggie"]
Flea.
Flea, fly.
Flea, fly, mosquito.
Swat 'em!
Calamine, calamine, calamine lotion.
Oh, no more calamine lotion.
Itchy, itchy, scratchy, sc ... Froggie!
Dog.
Dog, cat.
Dog, cat, mouse.
Froggie!
Itsy bitsy, teeny weeny little bitty froggie.
Jump, jump, jump, little froggie.
Spiders and flies are scrum-deli-icious.
Ribbit ... Goin' On a Lion Hunt
[Audience echoes each line and sets up clap/lap-slapping rhythm.]
Goin' on a lion hunt.
Goin to catch a big one.
I'm not afraid.
Look, what's up ahead?
Mud!
Can't go ove ... Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
Head and shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes.
Head and shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes.
Eye and ears, and a mouth and a nose.
Head and shoulders, knees and ... If I Were Not a . . . Scout
[Tune: This is the Music Concert]
Now I'm a [Boy/Girl] Scout, as you can plainly see.
But if I weren't a [Boy/Girl] Scout, . . .
1. A bird watcher I'd be
Hark a lark, flyi ... If It's Raining
If it's raining and you know it clap your hands (twice).
[Repeat.]
If it's raining and you know it then your clothes will surely show it.
If it's raining and you know it c ... If You're Happy
If you're happy and you know it [clap your hands (twice).]
[Repeat.]
If you're happy and you know it then you really ought to show it.
If you're happy and you know it [clap ... If You're Daffy
Same format as "If You're Happy" but substitute: clap your fingers; knock your knees.
... I'm a Little Hunk of Tin
I'm a little hunk of tin, nobody knows what shape I'm in.
Got four wheels and a running board, I'm a four-door, I'm a Ford.
Honk-honk, rattle-rattle, don't crash, beep-beep ... I've Got That Scouting Spirit
I've got that Scouting spirit up in my head, up in my head, up in my head.
I've got that Scouting spirit up in my head, up in my head to stay.
2. I've got that Scouting spir ... John Brown's Baby
[Tune: Battle Hymn of the Republic]
John Brown's baby had a cold upon its chest.[Repeat twice more.]
So they rubbed it with camphorated oil.
The second time through, replac ... Junior Birdmen
[Tune: On Brave Old Army Team]
Up in the air, Junior Birdmen; up in the air, upside down,
Up in the air, Junior Birdmen; with your noses to the ground.
And when you hear th ... Kee Chee
A wuni kuni ka yah wuni, [Repeat.]
Ahyi yi iki ay kae ayna, [Repeat.]
Ah ooo, ah ooo, ah dee mee KEE CHEE.
Actions:
1. Hands on own knees; hands on knees of person to the ... Kum Ba Yah (Come By Here)
Kum ba yah, my Lord, kum ba yah! [Repeat twice more.]
Oh Lord, kum ba yah!
Someone's sleeping, Lord . . .
Someone's crying, Lord . . .
Someone's singing, Lord . . .
Someo ... Little Bunny Fru-Fru
Little bunny Fru-fru, hoppin' though the forest,
Scoopin' up the field mice and battin' them on the head.
Along came the good fairy, and she said:
"Little bunny Fru-fru, I ... Little Rabbit
In a cabin in the woods, little old man by the window stood. Saw a rabbit hopping by, frightened as can be.
"Help me, help me, help me." He said,
"Before the hunter shoot ... Menu Song
Today is Monday, today is Monday.
Monday-Roast beef!
Is everybody happy? Well, I should say.
Today is Tuesday, today is Tuesday.
Tuesday-String beans!
Monday-Roast beef!
... Music Concert
In this song, the sound of each instrument is added to the
previous one after each verse.
This is the music concert from the fatherland. [Audience repeat.]
And I play the ... My Aunt Came Back
My Aunt came back from old Algiers;
She brought to me a pair of shears.
. . . from old Japan . . . a hand-made fan.
. . . from Holland too . . . a wooden shoe. [stomp foot] ... My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean
My Bonnie lies over the ocean,
My Bonnie lies over the sea,
My Bonnie lies over the ocean,
Oh bring back my Bonnie to me.
Bring back, bring back, Oh bring back my Bonnie t ... My Hat It Has Three Corners
My hat it has three corners,
Three corners has my hat,
And had it not three corners,
It would not be my hat.
The first time, sing all the words. The second time, touch the ... One Finger, One Thumb
One finger, one thumb, one hand, keep moving [repeat twice]
And we'll all be happy again!
One finger, one thumb, one hand, two hands keep moving [repeat 2 more times.]
And ... Pass the Shoe
You must pass the shoe from me to you, to you,
You must pass the shoe, and do just like I do.
For this song game you can substitute a cup, rock, or any suitable object for a ... Peanut Butter and Jelly
First ya find the peanuts and ya dig 'em;
Ya dig 'em, ya dig 'em, dig 'em, dig 'em.
Then you take the peanuts and ya smash 'em, . . . .
Then you take the butter and ya sprea ... Singing in the Rain
We're singing in the rain, just singing in the rain.
What a glorious feeling, we're happy again.
Thumbs up! [Group echoes.]
Toot-ta-ta-da, toot-ta-ta-da, toot-DA-DA. [Group ... The Little Green Frog
Um-ah [with the tongue], went the little green frog one day.
Um-ah, went the little green frog.
Um-ah, went the little green frog one day.
And the frog he went um-ah, um-ah ... This Old Man
This old man, he plays one,
He plays knick-knack on my thumb.
With a knick-knack, paddy-wack, give a dog a bone.
This old man goes rolling home.
Two-on my shoe. [Tap shoe. ... Three Wood Pigeons
Three wood pigeons, three wood pigeons,
Three wood pigeons sitting in a tree.
LEADER: Look! One has flown away!
GROUP: Aww! Wailing
Two wood pigeons, two wood pigeons, etc ... Way Over the Irish Sea
When I was one, I had just begun
The day I went to sea
I climbed aboard a pirate ship and the captain said to me,
"We'll go this way, that way, forward and back
Way over t ... With My Hand on Myself
With my hand on myself, vas is das here? [Touch top of head.]
Das is mine topnotcher, ya mama dear.
Topnotcher, topnotcher, ya mama dear.
Dot's vot I learned in der school, ... . . . Scout Camp
. . . Scout Camp, . . . Scout Camp
The busses that you ride in, they say are mighty fine,
But when they turn a corner, they leave the wheels behind.
Chorus
Oh, I don't wan ... After the Ball Was Over
After the ball was over, after the break of morn,
After the dancers' leaving, after the stars are gone;
Many a heart is aching, if you could read them all;
Many the hopes t ... Bananas, Coconuts and Grapes
I like bananas, coconuts, and grapes. [Repeat twice more.]
That's why they call me: TARZAN OF THE APES!
Sing three or four times: the first time loudly; the second time soft ... Black Socks
Black socks, they never get dirty.
The more that you wear them, the stronger they get.
Someday, I think I will change them;
But something inside me keeps saying not yet, no ... By the Light of my Scout Flashlight
[Tune: By the Light of the Silvery Moon]
By the light of my Scout flashlight,
Wish I could see, what it was that just bit my knee.
Batteries, why-y did you fail me?
The ch ... Cannibal King, Medley
Oh, a cannibal king with a big nose ring, fell in love with a dusky maid,
And every night by the pale moonlight, across the lake he came.
Oh, a hug and a kiss for his cannib ... Cheese
It's cheese, it's cheese, it's cheese that makes the mice go round.
It's cheese, it's cheese, it's cheese that makes the mice go round.
It's cheese, it's cheese, it's cheese ... Commercial Mix-up
[Tune: Farmer in the Dell]
Last night I watched TV, I saw my favorite show.
I heard this strange commercial, and I can't believe it's so.
Feed your dog Chiffon. Comet cures ... Dummy Line
Chorus
On the dummy line, on the dummy line;
Rain or shine, I'll pay my fine;
Rain or shine, I'll pay my fine;
Ride, ride, riding on the dummy line.
I got on the train and ... Dunderbeck
There was a strange old butcher. His name was Dunderbeck.
He was very fond of sausage-meat, and sauerkraut and speck.
He had the finest butcher shop, the finest ever seen,
... Eats Song
[Tune: "Hail, Hail, the Gang's All Here"]
Soup, soup, we all want soup,
Tip your bowl and drain it, let your front teeth strain it.
Hark, hark, that funny sound, listen tha ... [Another] Frog Song
[Tune: Brownie Smile Song]
I have something in my pocket that I found behind a log,
My leader said to put it back, it's a great big slippery frog!
It's squishy and it's sli ... Found a Peanut
[Tune: Clementine]
Found a peanut, found a peanut, found a peanut just now.
Just now I found a peanut, found a peanut just now.
Continue in the same manner with:
2. It was ... Fried Ham
Fried ham, fried ham, cheese and baloney;
After the macaroni, we'll have onions, and pickles, and olives, and pretzels;
Then we'll have some more fried ham, fried ham.
Next ... Glory, Glory, How Peculiar
[Tune: Battle Hymn of the Republic]
As one woodpecker pecked up the peg, the other woodpecker pecked down. [Repeat three times.]
Chorus
Glory, glory, how peculiar. [Repeat ... God Bless My Underwear
[Tune: God Bless America]
God bless my underwear, my only pair.
Stand beside them, and guide them,
Through the rips, through the holes, through the tears.
From the washer, ... Gory, Gory
[Tune: Battle Hymn of the Republic]
He jumped out of the aeroplane without a parachute
[Repeat twice more.]
But he ain't going to jump no more.
Chorus
Gory, gory, what a ... Ham and Eggs
Ham and eggs, ham and eggs,
I like mine fried nice and brown,
I like mine fried upside down.
Ham and eggs, ham and eggs,
Flip 'em, flop 'em, flop 'em, flip 'em; ham and eg ... Horse Fly
[Tune: The More We Get Together.]
Did you ever see a horse fly, a horse fly, a horse fly?
Did you ever see a horse fly, a horse fly, fly, fly?
Did you ever see a board walk ... I Met a Bear
[Tune: Sipping Cider Through a Straw]
The other day, I met a bear,
Out in the woods, away out there. [Point.]
He looked at me, I looked at him,
He sized up me, I sized up ... I Wish I Was
Tune: If You're Happy]
Oh, I wish I was a little stripe-ed skunk.
Oh, I wish I was a little stripe-ed skunk.
I would sit up in the tree-sies, and perfume all the
breezies. ... Ilky Moor
1. Where hast tha' been since I saw thee, I saw thee? On Ilky moor baht hat. Where hast tha' been since I saw . . . Where hast tha' been since I saw . . . Where hast tha' bee ... I'm Being Swallowed By A Boa Constrictor
I'm being swallowed by a boa constrictor, [Repeat twice]
And I don't like it one little bit!
Oh no! He swallowed my toe.
Oh gee! He's up to my knee.
Oh my! He's up to my t ... It Ain't Gonna Rain No More
Oh! the night was dark and dreary,
The air was full of sleet,
The old man stood out in the storm,
His shoes were full of feet.
Chorus
Oh, it ain't gonna rain no more, no m ... It's An Insect World
It's a world of centipedes, a world of moths,
It's a world of katydids, a world of wasps
There's so much that we share that it's time we're aware,
It's an insect world.
Ch ... Just a Boy and a Girl
Just a boy and a girl in a little canoe with the moon shining all around.
And he paddled and he paddled so slow and easy that you couldn't even hear a sound.
And they talked ... K-K-Katy - silly verses
[Tune: K-K-Katy]
C-c-c-chigger, horrible chigger,
You're the only b-b-b-bug that I abhor.
When the m-m-moon shines over the campsite,
I will scratch my b-b-b-bites until t ... Lions and Tigers and Bears
[Tune: When Johnny Comes Marching Home]
When lions are roaming on the plain, hurrah, hurrah. [Repeat.]
When lions are roaming on the plain, we fall on our knees and pray for ... Lydia Pinkham
Chorus
So Let us drink-a, drink-a, drink,
To Lydia Pinkham, Pinkham, Pink.
The savior of the human race.
She invented a vegetable compound
Twas efficacious in every case. ... Magdalena Tagalena
Chorus
Oh, Magdalena tagalena, wocha-tocha, wocha-tocha,
Wocha-tocha-mocha was her name.
She had two hairs on the top of her head,
One was alive and the other one was dead ... Mules
[Tune: Auld Lang Syne]
On mules we find two legs behind, and two we find before;
We stand behind before we find, what the two behind be for.
When we're behind the two behin ... My Bonnie-silly verses
My Bonnie's complexion was makeup, her face, it was beauteous to see;
Until she got caught in a rainstorm, Oh, bring back my Bonnie to me.
My Bonnie leaned over the gas tank ... My Stomach Has Had It
[Tune: My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean]
My breakfast lies over the ocean,
My dinner lies over the sea,
My stomach is in a commotion,
Don't mention my supper to me.
Chorus
... National Embalming School
[Tune: (mostly) O, Tannenbaum]
We live for you, we die for you, National Embalming School.
We do our best to give you rest, National Embalming School.
And when you die, we'l ... One Fish Ball
A man was walking up and down,
To find a place where he could dine in town;
A man was walking up and down,
To find a place where he could dine.
He found himself a fancy pl ... Oom, Plucky, Plucky
She sat on a hillside and strummed her guitar, strummed her guitar, strummed her guitar.
She sat on a hillside and strummed her guitar, strummed her gui-ta-a-a-ar.
Chorus
... Quartermaster's Store
There are rats, rats, as big as alley cats,
At the store, at the store.
There are rats, rats, as big as alley cats,
At the Quartermaster's store.
Chorus
My eyes are dim, ... Ravioli
[Tune: Alouette]
Ravioli, I like ravioli; ravioli, it's so good for me.
Leader: Do I have it in my hair?
Yes you have it in your hair.
Leader: In my hair? OHHH...
Ravioli ... Soap and Towel
[Tune: "Row, Row, Row Your Boat"]
Soap, soap, soap and towel; towel and water please.
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, wash your dirty knees.
... Scout Travelers
[Tune: Home on the Range]
Oh, give us a train or a boat or a plane,
That will carry . . . Scouts away;
To Paris or Rome, let us wander and roam,
And discover new things ea ... Show Me the Way to Go Home
Show me the way to go home, I'm tired and I want to go to bed.
Oh, I had a little drink about an hour ago, and it went right to my head.
Wherever I may roam, on land or sea ... Sipping Cider Through A Straw
The prettiest girl [Echo.], I ever saw, [Echo.]
Was sipping cider through a straw.
[Repeat previous two lines.]
I asked her if, [Echo.] she'd show me how, [Echo.]
To sip t ... Song of the States
Oh what did Dela ware, friends, Oh what did Dela ware?
I ask you again, as a personal friend, what did Dela ware?
She wore her New Jersey, friends, she wore her New Jersey.
... Sweet Violets
Chorus
Sweet violets, sweeter than the roses,
Covered all over from head to toe,
Covered all over with sweet violets.
There once was a farmer who took a young miss
In bac ... Tell Me Why-silly verses
Tell me why the bugs do bite,
Tell me why the campfire won't light,
Tell me why the tent fell down,
Tell me why we slept on the ground.
Because they're hungry, the bugs do ... The Animal Fair
We went to the animal fair, the birds and the beasts were there,
The big baboon by the light of the moon was combing his auburn hair.
The monkey, he got drunk, and fell on t ... The Calliope
Divide the group into four or five parts. Start the groups
off one at a time, bringing in the next as the one before gets going.
1st part sings: Um-pah-pah
2nd part sings: ... The Cat Came Back
Old farmer Johnson had troubles of his own.
He had a yellow cat that wouldn't leave him alone.
He tried and he tried to give that cat away;
Gave him to a man going very far ... The Death of Cock Robin
Chorus
All the birds of the air fell a sighin' and sobbin',
When they heard of the death of poor cock robin,
When they heard of the death of poor cock robin.
1. Who killed ... The Ghost of Anne Bolelyn
Now in the Tower of London, large as life, (large as life)
The ghost of Anne Bolelyn walks, I declare. (I declare)
Now, Anne Bolelyn was once King Henry's wife, (Henry's wif ... The Rooster
We had some hens, no eggs would they lay,
We had some hens, no eggs would they lay.
My spouse said, "Honey, this isn't funny.
We're loosing money." No eggs would they lay.
... The Scout Who Never Returned
[Tune: Charlie On The MTA]
Let me tell you of a story of a Scout named . . . ,
On that tragic and fateful day;
Put his/her Scout knife in his/her pocket;
Kissed his/her do ... The Thing
As I was walking down the beach one bright and sunny day.
I saw a great big wooden box a-floatin' in the bay.
I pulled it in and opened it up and much to my surprise,
I dis ... The Weekend
[Tune: Battle Hymn of the Republic]
I have seen the sky in darkness, I have seen it in the sun,
I have felt the rain upon me, I've enjoyed the snowy fun.
When the weather i ... Three Fishermen
There were three jolly fishermen. [Repeat.]
Fisher, fisher, men, men, men. [Repeat.]
There were three jolly fishermen.
The first one's name was Abraham. [Repeat.]
Abra, ab ... Tom the Toad (and friends)
[Tune: O, Tannenbaum]
Oh, Tom the toad, oh Tom the toad, why are you lying in the road? [Repeat]
You did not see the truck ahead, and now your looking oh so dead.
Oh, Tom t ... Tongo
Tongo [repeat], Jim nee bye bye oh [repeat],
Tongo [repeat], Om ba de kim bye oh [repeat],
Ooh-a-lay [repeat], Mah-le-ka-ah lo way [repeat].
... Twelve Days of [Summer] Camp
On the first day of [summer] camp my family sent to me, A PFD in a pine tree.
2. skinned knees
3. Bic pens
4. flashlights
5. bathing suits
6. bars of candy
7. missing do ... Underwear
[Tune: "Over There"]
Underwear, underwear, send a pair, send a pair, I can wear.
For I left mine lying, on a line a drying,
And now I need them they're not there.
Underwea ... Worms
Nobody likes me, everybody hates me,
I'll go out and dig some worms;
Long thin skinny ones;
Big fat juicy ones,
See how they wriggle and squirm.
Bite their heads off,
Su ... Barges
Out of my window looking in the night,
I can see the barges flickering light.
Silently flows the river to the sea,
As the barges do go silently.
Chorus
Barges, I would li ... Blow, Ye Winds
Oh, a ship was all rigg'd and ready for sea,
And all of her sailors were fishes to be.
Chorus
So, blow ye winds westerly, westerly blow.
We're bound for the south'ard, so ... Greenland Fisheries
'Twas in eighteen hundred and fifty three,
On June the thirteenth day,
That our gallant ship her anchor weighed,
And for Greenland bore away, brave boys,
And for Greenland ... It was Friday Night When We Set Sail (The Mermaid)
It was Friday night when we set sail,
And we were not far from the land.
When the captain spied a lovely mermaid
With a comb and a brush in her hand, her hand, her hand,
W ... Sloop John B.
We came on the sloop John B., my grandfather and me,
Round Nassau town we did roam,
Drinking all night, got into a fight,
Well, I feel so break-up, I want to go home.
Chor ... The Ship Titanic
Oh, they built the ship Titanic to sail the ocean blue,
And they thought they had a ship that the water would never leak through,
But the Lord's almighty hand knew that ship ... All Through the Night
Sleep, my child, and peace attend thee,
All through the night;
Guardian angels God will send thee,
All through the night.
Soft the drowsy hours are creeping,
Hill and v ... Amazing Grace
Amazing grace! how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind but now I see.
Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And ... Battle Hymn of the Republic
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord,
He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored;
He hath loosed the fateful lightning of his te ... Come, Come, Ye Saints
Come, come ye Saints, no toil or labor fear; but with joy wend your way.
Though hard to you this journey may appear, grace shall be as your day.
'Tis better far for us to st ... Do Lord
Chorus
Do Lord, Oh do Lord, Oh do remember me, Oh Lord
[Repeat twice more.]
Look away beyond the blue.
I've got a home in glory land that outshines the sun
[Repeat twic ... Friends
Chorus
So I thank You, I thank you God for all of my friends.
I thank You, I thank You God for all of my friends with me tonight.
When you're all alone and you're feeling s ... He's Got the Whole World
He's got the whole world in his hands; [Repeat three more times.]
He's got the wind and the rain in his hands; [Repeat two more times.]
He's got the whole world in his hands ... Hymn of Scouting
Tune: The Church's One Foundation]
Oh Father we would bring Thee a Scoutship strong and true,
A life of loving service and struggle well won through,
A Scoutship that our F ... Michael Row the Boat
Michael, row the boat ashore, Alleluia
Michael, row the boat ashore, Alleluia.
Sister, help to trim the sail,
Sister, help to trim the sail,
Brother, lend a helping hand,
... Morning Has Broken
Morning has broken, like the first morning,
Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird.
Praise for the singing, praise for the morning,
Praise for them springing fresh from t ... My Father's House
Oh, won't you come with me, to my Father's house.
To my Father's house, to my Father's house.
Oh, won't you come with me, to my Father's house,
There is peace, peace, peace ... Now the Day is Over
Now the day is over, night is drawing nigh,
Shadows of the evening steal across the sky.
Now the darkness gathers, stars begin to peep,
Birds and beasts and flowers soon wi ... Simple Gifts
'Tis a gift to be simple, 'tis a gift to be free,
'Tis a gift to come down where we ought to be,
And when we find ourselves in the place just right,
We will live in the valley of ... Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Chorus
Swing low, sweet chariot, comin' for to carry me home;
Swing low, sweet chariot, comin' for to carry me home.
I looked over Jordan, and what did I see,
Comin' for t ... We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder
We are climbing Jacob's ladder; we are climbing Jacob's ladder;
We are climbing Jacob's ladder; won't you climb with me.
Every rung goes higher, higher; every rung goes high ... Bless This House[Tune: Eidelweiss]
Bless this house, bless this bread,
Come oh Lord and sit with us.
May our hearts grow with peace.
Come with your love and surround us.
Friendship and love may they bloom and gr ... God Is Great, God Is Good
[Tune: Michael Row the Boat])
God is great, God is good, Alleluia
Let us thank him for our food, Alleluia.
By His hand we all are fed, Alleluia
Thank you Lord, for daily b ... Health and StrengthFor health and strength and daily bread
We praise thy name, Oh Lord.
... Johnny Appleseed
The Lord is good to me
And so I thank the Lord
For giving me the things I need
The sun and rain and the appleseed.
The Lord is good to me.
And every seed that grows
Will ... Peace Is
Peace is the bread we break;
Love is a river rolling.
Life is the chance we take
When we make this world our home.
Gonna make this world our home.
... Thank You For The Food We Eat
[Tune: Michael Row The Boat Ashore]
Thank you for the food we eat, Hallelujah.
Thank you for the friends we meet, Hallelujah.
Thank you for the birds that sing, Hallelujah. ... Wayfarer's Grace
For all the glory of the way,
For Thy protection, night and day,
For roof, tree, fire, and bed and board,
For friends and home, we thank Thee, Lord.
... Dese Bones gonna Rise Again
The Lord he though he'd make a man,
Dese bones gonna rise again.
Took a little bit of water and a little bit of sand,
Dese bones gonna rise again.
Chorus
I know it, broth ... Green Grow the Rushes
I'll sing you one-ho, green grow the rushes-ho.
What is your one-ho?
One is one, and all alone, and ever more shall be it so!
I'll sing you two-ho, green grow the rushes-ho ... Rise and Shine
Chorus
So, rise and shine, and give out your glory, glory;
Rise and shine, and give out your glory, glory;
Rise and shine, and [slap or clap] give out your glory, glory;
C ... Rock-A-My-Soul
Rock-a-my-soul in the bosum of Abraham, [repeat twice].
Oh, rock-a-my-soul. (Oh, Lordy.)
Too high, you can't get over it,
Too low, you can't get under it,
Too wide, you can't get ... Sunday School
Chorus
Young folks, old folks, everybody come,
Join our happy Sunday School, and have a lot of fun,
Please check your chewing gum and raisins at the door,
And you'll hear ... There's One Wide River to Cross
Old Noah he build himself an Ark;
There's one wide river to cross.
He thatched it up with hickory bark,
There's one wide river to cross.
Chorus
There's one wide river, an ... Auld Lang Syne
Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot, in days of auld lang syne?
Chorus
For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lan ... Aunt Rhody
Go tell Aunt Rhody, go tell Aunt Rhody,
Go tell Aunt Rhody, the old gray goose is dead.
- The one she's been saving, [Repeat twice more.]
To make a feather bed.
- She died ... Bells of St. Mary's
The bells of St. Mary's, ah hear they are calling,
The young loves, the true loves, who come from the sea.
And so my beloved, when red leaves are falling,
The love bells sh ... Clementine
In a cavern, in a canyon, excavating for a mine,
Lived a miner, forty-niner, and his daughter Clementine.
Chorus
Oh my darling, Oh my darling, Oh my darling Clementine,
Yo ... Dixie
I wish I was in the land of cotton,
Old times there are not forgotten;
Look away! Look away! Look away! Dixieland.
In Dixieland where I was born in,
Early on one frosty mo ... Down in the Valley
Down in the valley, the valley so low,
Hang your head over, hear the winds blow.
Hear the winds blow, dear, hear the winds blow.
Hang your head over, hear the winds blow.
... East Side, West Side
East side, west side, all around the town,
The tots sang, "Ring around rosie," "London Bridge is falling down."
Boys and girls together, me and Mamie O'Rouke,
Tripped the l ... Edelweiss
Edelweiss, Edelweiss. Every morning you greet me.
Small and white, clean and bright,
You look happy to greet me.
Blossoms of snow, may you bloom and grow,
Bloom and grow f ... Five-hundred Miles
If you miss the train I'm on you will know that I am gone,
You can hear the whistle blow a hundred miles.
A hundred miles, a hundred miles, a hundred miles, a hundred miles, ... Good Night Irene
Chorus
Irene, good night, Irene; Irene, good night;
Good night, Irene, good night, Irene,
I'll see you in my dreams.
Sometimes I live in the country,
Sometimes I live in ... Grandfather's Clock
My grandfather's clock was too large for the shelf,
So it stood ninety years on the floor.
It was taller by half than the old man himself,
Though it weighed not a pennyweig ... Heart of My Heart
Heart of my heart, how I love that melody,
Heart of my heart, brings back a memory,
When we were kids on the corner of the street,
We were rough and ready guys, but oh! How ... Home on the Range
Oh give me a home where the buffalo roam,
Where the deer and the antelope play,
Where seldom is heard a discouraging word,
And the skies are not cloudy all day.
Chorus
Ho ... Hot Time In the Old Town Tonight
Late last night when we were all in bed,
Mrs. O'Leary left her lantern in the shed.
Well, the cow kicked it over, and this is what they said:
"There'll be a hot time in the ... I love the Mountains
I love the mountains, I love the rolling hills,
I love the flowers, I love the daffodils,
I love the campfire, when all the lights are low;
Boom-de-ada, boom-de-ada, boom-d ... In the Evening by the Moonlight
In the evening, by the moonlight, you could hear those campers singing,
In the evening, by the moonlight, you could hear those echoes singing.
How the campers would enjoy it ... In the Good Old Summertime
In the good old summer time, in the good old summer time,
Strolling through the shady lanes with your baby mine;
You hold her hand and she holds yours, and that's a very goo ... I've Got Sixpence
I've got sixpence, jolly, jolly sixpence,
I've got sixpence, to last me all my life.
I've got twopence to spend, and twopence to lend,
And twopence to send home to my wife. ... K-K-K-Katy
K-K-K-Katy, beautiful Katy,
You're the only g-g-g-girl that I adore.
When the m-m-moon shines over the cow-shed,
I'll be waiting at your k-k-k-kitchen door.
... Land of the Silver Birch
Land of the silver birch, home of the beaver,
Where still the mighty moose wanders at will.
Chorus
Blue lake and rocky shore, I will return once more.
Boom de de boom boom ... Make New Friends
Make new friend but keep the old,
One is silver but the other gold.
A circle is round, it has no end.
That's how long I want to be your friend.
I have a hand, and you have ... My Dream Came True
[Tune: I've Been Working on the Railroad]
I was dreaming of a campfire, burning clear and bright.
Sparkling stars were all above me, upon a summer's night.
I was dreaming t ... Morningtown Ride
Train whistle blowing, makes a sleepy noise,
Underneath their blankets go all the girls and boys,
Heading from the station, out along the bay,
All bound for Morningtown, ma ... Oh! Susanna
I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee,
I'm going to Louisiana, my true love for to see.
It rained all night the day I left, the weather it was dry
The sun so hot I f ... Oh You Can't Get to Heaven
Oh the Deacon went down, to the cellar to pray.
But he fell asleep, and stayed all day.
[Repeat.]
I Ain't gonna grieve my Lord no more.
Chorus
I Ain't gonna grieve my Lor ... Old Black Joe
Gone are the days when my heart was young and gay,
Gone are my friends, from the cotton field away
Gone from the earth, to a better land I know,
I hear their gentle voices ... Old Folks at Home
Way down upon the Swanee River, far, far away,
That's where my heart is turning ever, there's were the old folks stay.
All up and down the whole creation, sadly I roam,
Sti ... On Top of Old Smoky
On top of old Smoky, all covered with snow,
I lost my true lover from courting too slow.
Now, courting is pleasure and parting is grief,
And a false-hearted lover is worse ... Our Paddles Keen and Bright
Our paddles keen and bright, flashing like silver,
Swift as the wild goose flies, dip, dip, and swing.
Dip, dip, and swing them back, flashing like silver,
Swift as the wil ... Pack Up Your Troubles
Pack up your troubles in your old kit-bag, and smile, smile, smile;
While you've a match or two to light your fire,
Smile Scouts that's the style.
What's the use of worrying ... Patsy Atsy Ori Ay
18 hundred and 51, work on the railroad was begun,
Work on the railroad was begun, workin' on the railroad.
Chorus
Patsy atsy ori ay, [repeat twice]
Workin' on the railroa ... Polly Wolly Doodle
Oh, I went down South for to see my Sal,
Sing Polly-Wolly-Doodle all day,
My Sally am a spunky gal,
Sing Polly-Wolly-Doodle all day.
Chorus
Fare thee well, fare thee well ... Red River Valley
From this valley they say you are going,
We will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile,
For they say you are taking the sunshine
Which has brightened our pathways a while.
... Shine On, Harvest Moon, Medley
Shine on, shine on harvest moon, up in the sky;
I ain't had no lovin since January, February, June or July.
Snow time ain't no time to sit around and croon.
So, shine on, s ... Shortnin' Bread
Three little children lyin' in bed,
Two of them sick and the other most dead.
Called for the doctor, the doctor said,
"Feed them children some shortnin' bread.
Chorus
Mam ... Side By Side
Oh we ain't got a barrel of money, maybe we're ragged and funny,
But we'll travel along, singing a song, side by side.
Don't know what's coming tomorrow, maybe it's trouble ... Singing for Our Lives
We are gentle angry people
And we are singing, singing for our lives.
We are gentle angry people
And we are singing, singing for our lives.
We are young and old together . ... Skip to My Lou
Lost my partner what'll I do? [Repeat twice more.]
Skip to my Lou, my darling.
Chorus
Skip, skip, skip to my Lou. [Repeat twice more.]
Skip to my Lou, my darling.
2. I'll ... Sweet Betsy From Pike
Did you ever hear tell of sweet Betsy from Pike,
Who crossed the wide prairie with old Uncle Ike,
With two yoke of cattle and one spotted hog,
A tall Shanghai rooster and a ... Tell Me Why
Tell me why the stars do shine,
Tell me why the ivy twines,
Tell me why the ocean's blue,
And I will tell you just why I love you.
Because God made the stars to shine,
Be ... The Ash Grove
The ash grove, how graceful, how plainly 'tis speaking
The harp thro' it playing has language for me
Whenever the light through its branches is breaking
A host of kind face ... The Band Played On
Casey would waltz with the strawberry blond, and the band played on.
He'd glide 'cross the floor with the girl he adored, and band played on.
His brain was so loaded it near ... The Cowboy's Lament (The Street's of Laredo)
As I walked out in the streets of Laredo,
As I walked out in Laredo one day,
I spied a young cowboy all wrapped in white linen,
All wrapped in white linen and cold as the c ... The Fox
Oh the fox went out on a chilly night, prayed for the moon to give him light.
He had many a mile to go that night before he reached the town-o, town-o, town-o.
He had many a ... The Gypsy Rover
The Gypsy rover went over the hill,
Down to the valley so shady;
He whistled and he sang till the green woods rang,
For he won the heart of a lady.
Chorus
Ha di do, ah di ... The More We Get Together
The more we get together, together, together,
The more we get together, the happier we'll be.
For your friends are my friends and my friends are your friends;
The more we g ... The Riddle Song
I gave my love a cherry that has no stone,
I gave my love a chicken that has no bone,
I gave my love a ring that has no end,
I gave my love a baby that's no cry-en.
How ca ... The Rose
Some say love, it is a river that drowns the tender reed.
Some say love, it is a razor that leaves your soul to bleed.
Some say love, it is a hunger, an endless aching need. ... The Saints Go Marching In
Oh, when the Saints go marching in,
Oh, when the Saints go marching in,
Lord, I want to be in that number,
When the Saints go marching in.
2. And when the revelation comes ... Turkey in the Straw
Oh, as I was a goin' down the road,
With a tired team and a heavy load,
I cracked my whip and leader sprung,
I says good-day to the wagon tongue.
Chorus
Turkey in the str ... We Shall Overcome
We shall overcome, we shall overcome, we shall overcome some day;
Oh! Deep in my heart I do believe, we shall overcome some day.
We'll walk hand in hand, . . .
We are not a ... When I Grow Too Old to Dream
When I grow too old to dream, I'll have you to remember.
When I grow too old to dream, your love will live in my heart.
So hug me, my friend, and so let us part,
And when I ... When You Wore A TulipWhen you wore a tulip, a bright yellow tulip,
And I wore a big red rose;
When you caressed me, it was then heaven blessed me,
What a blessing no one knows.
You made life cheery when you called me ... When You're Smiling
When you're smiling, when you're smiling,
The whole world smiles with you.
When you're laughing, when you're laughing,
The sun comes shining through.
But when you're cryin ... You Are My Sunshine
Chorus
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine,
You make me happy when skies are gray.
You'll never know dear, how much I love you;
Please don't take my sunshine away.
The o ... You Can Dig My Grave (With a Silver Spade)
You can dig my grave with a silver spade; [repeat 2 more times.]
'Cause I ain't gonna be here much longer.
There's a long white robe up in heaven for me; [repeat 2 more time ... America The Beautiful
O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain.
Oh beautiful for pilgrim feet,
Whose stern, impassioned s ... You're a Grand Old Flag
You're a grand old flag, you're a high-flying flag,
Forever in peace may you wave.
You're the emblem of, the land I love,
The home of the free and the brave.
Every heart b ... This Land is Your Land
Chorus
This land in your land, this land is my land,
From California, to the New York Island,
From the redwood forests to the Gulf Stream waters,
This land was made for yo ... Yankee Doodle
Yankee Doodle went to town, a-riding on a pony;
Stuck a feather in his cap and called it macaroni.
Chorus
Yankee Doodle keep it up, Yankee Doodle dandy,
Mind the music and ... Leading SongsDid you know you could become a song leader? Well follow these tips and see how much fun you can have. You see, people,have a fundamental rhythm urge. Watch them respond by tapping a toe, hummin ... A Boy's Eyes
"I'd like to be a Cub Scout"
His eyes were deepest blue.
"I'd like to learn, and play, and build
Like Jim and Freddy do."
"I know how to use a hammer;
I can drive a nail if I try ... A Freezing TentA freezing tent, a freezing tent,
The rain is coming down in a freezing tent.
A freezing tent, a freezing tent,
The rain is coming down in a freezing tent.
Wet blankets, wet blankets,
The ra ... A GraceFor food, friends and fellowship.
We thank Thee, Lord.
Por sus-ten-to y amis-tad,
Gra-cias Senor. ... A Great Big Sea Hove In Long Beach
A great big sea hove in long beach.
Right foloral taddle diddle Ido
A great big sea hove in long beach,
And Granny Snooks, she lost her speech.
To me right, fol diddy fol dee.
Oh, dear moth ... A Hiking SongPack up your luncheon in your brown knapsack
And hike, hike, hike.
Take all you need upon your own strong back
Wander where you like.
Leave the road to motor cars,
The sidewalks to the bikes-b ... A Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight
When you hear dem bells go ding, aling, aling
All join 'round and sweetly you must sing
And when the verse am through, in the chorus all join in
There'll be a hot time in the old town tonight
... A Laugh Provoker
It isn't any trouble Just to s-m-i-l-e,
It isn't any trouble just to s-m-i-l-e,
If ever you're in trouble
It will vanish like a bubble,
If you only take the trouble just to s-m-i-l-e.
Second ve ... A Legend In My Time (i'd Be)
If heartaches brought fame
In love's crazy game,
I'd be a legend in my time.
If they gave gold statuettes
For tears and regrets,
I'd be a legend in my time.
But they don't give awards,
And th ... A Little Guy Called Joe
In a war torn land of poverty,
Somewhere across the sea,
There's a little guy who's waiting,
And he looks a lot like me.
His hair is like the Raven's,
Or the wings of a Crow,
I don't know what ... A Place To Stand
Give us a place to stand
And a place to grow
And call this land Ontario
A place to live.
For you and me
With hopes as high
As the tallest tree
Give us a land of lakes
and a land of snow
And ... A Ram Sam Sam
A ram sam sam, A ram sam sam
Goo-li goo-li goo-li goo-li goo-li ram sam sam
A ram sam sam, A ram sam sam
Goo-li goo-li goo-li goo-li goo-li ram sam sam
A ra-vi A ra-vi, goo-li goo-li goo-li goo- ... A Sailor Went To Sea
Chorus:
A sailor went to sea sea sea
To see what he could see see see,
But all that he could see see see
Was the bottom of the deep blue sea sea sea.
Oh, Helen had a steamboat, the steamboat ... A Salute To Leaders
We thank you all our leaders,
But we know we bring you joy,
For each and every week we send
To you our quiet boys;
Alone they're very silent
But together quite a noise,
And the troops go march ... A Scout HymnGrant us, O God, that in our youth
We may learn duty, faith and truth
And by our Promise and our Law
Serve the great end our Founder saw.
In brotherhood throughout the world
May the Scout banne ... A Scouter's Smile
When Scouters all are smiling,
Sure it's like a morn in spring
For amid their joy and laughter
You can hear the music ring.
When all the crowd are happy
And the night seems bright and gay ... A Smile Is A Funny Thing
A smile is quite a funny thing
It wrinkles up your face
And when it's gone, you'll never find
Its secret hiding place
But far more wonderful it is
To see what smiles can do
You smile a ... A Training Course Song
We came up to (name your camp) Campsite,
A Scouting course for to run,
And once we arrived at the Campsite,
We sure had a whole lot of fun.
Chorus:
Camping, Camping, it's good to be campi ... A White Sport Coat
A white sport coat and a pink carnation;
I'm all dressed up for the dance.
A white sport coat and a pink carnation;
I'm all alone in romance.
Once you told me long ago
To the prom with me yo ... A Woman Stood By The Churchyard Wall
A woman stood by the churchyard wall
Ooh__________ Ahh__________
The woman she was gaunt and tall
Ooh__________ Ahh__________
A corpse was being carried in
Ooh__________ Ah ... A Wooney Gooney
A wooney gooney cha a wooney
A wooney gooney cha a wooney
I, I, I, ippee I, I, anna
I, I, I, ippee I, I, anna
A wooney, A wooney, cheche!
... A Wound Time Can't Erase
Have you found since you turned me down,
The one that you were searching for.
Are you glad that you made me sad,
For you know I vowed to love you evermore.
CHORUS:
What did you have i ... A Young Austrian
A young Austrian went yodelling on the mountain so high
When along came a cuckoo bird, interrrupting his cry, yodel-ley-de
Yodel-ley-de, Yodel-ley-de, cuckoo, cuckoo
Yodel-ley-de, Yodel-ley ... A, You're Adorable
A - You're adorable
B - You're so beautiful
C - You're a cutie full of charms
D - You're a darling, and
E - You're exciting, and
F - You're a feather in my arms
G - You look so good to m ... A-de-a-de-a-de-o
A-de-a-de-a-de-o
A wig wig wig wig waggly wo
Clap your hands up in the sky
Because ________ is flying high!
A little louder!
A little stronger!
... A-roving
At number three Old England Square,
Mark well what I do say;
At number three Old England Square,
My Nancy Dawson she lives there:
And I'll go no more a-roving
With you, fair maid!
... Aardvarks Are My Friends
Aardvarks are my friends
Aardvarks are my friends
Aardvarks are my friends
Aardvarks are my friends
Aardvarks are my friends
Aardvarks are my friends
Aardvarks are my friends
Aardvarks ar ... Abdul, The Bulbul Ameer
The sons of the Prophet are hardy and bold
And quite unaccustomed to fear-
But of all, the most reckless of life or of limb
Was Abdul, the Bulbul Ameer.
When they wanted a man to encourage ... Abide With Me
Abide with me, fast falls the eventide,
The darkness deepens, Lord with me abide;
When other helpers fail, and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.
I need Thy presence ... About A Quarter To Nine
The stars are gonna twinkle and shine
This evening about a quarter to nine
My lovin' arms are gonna tenderly twine
Around you around a quarter to nine
I know I won't be late
'Cause at half p ... Ach Von De Musica
(Caller) Ach von de musica
(Everybody) Deutches Vaderlander
(Caller) Ach von spieler
(Everybody) Ach von spieler
(Caller) Ich-en bee en zumba-za.
(Everybody) Ich-en-bee-en zumba-za.
... Acres Of Clams
I've wandered all over this country,
Prospecting and digging for gold;
I've tunnel'd, hydraulicked, and cradled,
And I nearly froze in the cold.
And I nearly froxe in the cold,
And I ne ... Advertise
The fish it never cackles 'bout
Its million eggs or so.
The hen is quite a different bird,
One egg--and hear her crow!
The fish we spurn but crown the hen
Which leads me to surmise, ... African Boat Song
Zingo za-me, zingo zee-ah
A-way, a-way, a-way.
Zingo za-me, zingo zee-ah
A-way, a-way, a-way.
Bombaala ZIMA, bombaala ZIMA
Bombaala ZIMA ZIMA ZIMA WEH-O-MAH.
Bombaala ZIMA, bombaal ... After Cubs/Brownies
After the meeting's over
After the Cubs/Brownies have gone
After two hours of screaming
After your voice is done
Many a Leader's wilting
And you can hear them all
Sigh now the Cubs/Brownies ... Aiken Drum
There was a man lived in the moon,
Lived in the moon, lived in the moon.
There was a man lived in the moon,
And his name was Aiken Drum.
Chorus:
And he played upon a ladle, a lad ... Ain't It Great To Be Crazy
Eli, Eli, he sells socks, a dollar a pair, a nickel a box
The longer you wear them, the shorter they get
And you put them in the water and they don't get wet.
Chorus: Boom boom ain't it ... Ain't She Sweet?
Ain't she sweet? See her coming down the street!
Now I ask you very confidentially, ain't she sweet?
Ain't she nice? Look her over once or twice
Now I ask you very confidentially, ain't she ... Akela We're Assembled Here
Akela we're assembled here,
Around the Council rock,
About you glance and you will see
The finest of your flock.
Our promise once again we make
That we will "Do our best"
Right loyally we' ... Akela's Band
For I am the Akela of a jolly Wolf Cub Band
Who, personally, I always think
The finest in the land.
In uniform upon parade
They look so trim and neat,
That I'm as proud, as proud can ... Akela's Pack
We're a Pack of happy Cub Scouts
Wolf, Bear, and Webelos.
We'll eventually be Boy Scouts,
As everybody knows.
Don't you want to come and join us?
Be with all the rest?
Don't you want to be ... Alabama Jubilee
You ought to see Mr. Jones when he rattles the bones,
Old Colonel Brown foolin' round like a clown.
Miss Virginia who is past eighty-three,
Shoutin', "I'm full o' pep!
[SPOKEN] Watch yo' ... Alexander's Ragtime Band
Come on and here, come on and hear Alexander's Ragtime Band
Come on and hear, come on and hear, it's the best band in the land
They can play a bugle call like you never heard before
So natural ... Alice Blue GownIn my sweet little Alice Blue Gown,
When I first wandered down into town,
I was both proud and shy
As I felt every eye,
but in ev'ry shop window
I'd primp, passing by,
Then the world seem'd to s ... Alive Alert Awake
I'm alive, altert, awake, enthusiastic
alive, altert, awake, enthusiastic
I'm alive, altert, awake,
I'm awake, alert, alive,
I'm alive, alert, awake, enthusiastic!
Actions:
Alive: ha ... All Earth's Creatures
chorus:All earth's creatures got a place in the choir
Some sing lower and some sing higher
Some sing out loud on the telephone wire
And some just clap their hands
Or paws or wings or claws
O ... All Girl Guides
I don't know but I've been told,
All Girl Guides are good as gold.
I am one, and I say it's true,
Guiding's great for me and you.
Chorus:
Sound off: 1, 2,
Sound off: 3, 4.
Br ... All God's Creatures
Chorus:
All God's creatures got a place in the choir
Some sing low and some sing higher
Some sing out loud on the telephone wire
Some just clap their hands or paws or anything they've got ... All I Have To Offer You Is Me
Before you take another step,
There's something you should know,
About the years ahead and how they'll be.
You'll be living in a world,
Where roses hardly ever grow,
'Cause all I have to offer ... All My Life's A Circle
All my life's a circle, sunrise and sundown
The moon rolls through the night time
Till the day break comes around
All my life's a circle, but I can't tell you why
The seasons spinning round agai ... All Night, All DayAll night, all day, (O Lordy)
Angels watching over me, my Lord
All night, all day,
Angels watching over me
Now I lay me down to sleep
Angels watching over me, my Lord
Pray the Lord my soul to ... All Our Love Is Gone
Darkness lures you to the bar-room,
And you don't return 'til dawn,
Does the bright lights make you happier,
Than what you've left at home.
Does drinking kill your conscience,
And turn your ... All Pull TogetherWe'll all pull together
Comrades, birds of a feather
Happy Cubs, Snappy Cubs,
Ready Cubs, Steady Cubs,
Where'er you find us
Adding our story,
To our Pack's glory,
For all of our Pack are ... All Round My HatAll round my hat I will wear the green willow;
All round my hat for a twelve month and a day;
If anybody asks me the reason why, I wear it,
It's all because my true love is far, far away.
My l ... All The Boy Scouts
All the Boy Scouts love a camp fire
All the Boy Scouts love a hike.
For there's something about a camp fire
That is just what all boys like.
Hiking along with good companions,
Cooking suppe ... All The Nice Girls Love A Sailor
All the nice girls love a sailor,
All the nice girls love a tar;
For there's something about a sailor --
Well, you know what sailors are!
Bright and breezy, free and easy,
He's the ladies' prid ... All Things Bright And Beautiful
CHORUS:-
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,
The Lord God made them all.
Each little flower that opens,
Each little bird that ... All Things Shall Perish
All things shall perish from under the sun
All things shall perish from under the sun
Music alone shall live
Music alone shall live
Never to die
... All You Et-a
Think of all you et-a
All you et-a
Think of all you et!
Leader:
Think of all the soup you et
Think of all the soup you et
Leader Soup you et
All: Soup you et
All you et
All you et
Oh oh ... All You Etta
Chorus:
All you etta, tell me all you etta.
All you etta, tell me all you en.
Did you ett your (ham) today?
Yes, I ett my (ham) today.
(Ham) today.
(Ham) today.
Chorus
Did you ett your ( ... AlleluAllelu, allelu, allelu, alleluiaPraise ye the LordAllelu, allelu, allelu, alleluiaPraise ye the LordPraise ye the Lord, alleluiaPraise ye the Lord, alleluiaPraise ye the Lord, alleluiaPraise ye the Lo ... Alleluiachorus: Ah la la la la la la la lay luiaah la la la la la lay luiaah la la la la la la la lay luiaah la la la la la lay lay luiaSinging shake the hand of the person next to youshake the hand and sing ... Alligator #1
The alligator is my friend.
He can be your friend too.
If only you would understand,
That he has feelings too!
Chorus:
Alligator! Alligator!
Can be your friend.
Can be your friend.
Can b ... Alligator #2Alligator! Alligator!Can be your friend, can be your friend, can be your friend tooThe alligator is my friend he can be your friend tooIf people would just understand that he needs friendship too!Alli ... Almost Persuaded
Last night all alone in a bar-room,
Met a girl with a drink in her hand,
She had ruby red lips, coal black hair,
And eyes that would tempt any man.
Then she came and sat down at my table,
A ... AlouetteAlouette, gentille alouetteAlouette, je te plumeraiSolo: Je te plumerai la teteAll: Je te plumerai la teteSolo: Et la teteAll: Et la teteSolo: AlouetteAll: AlouetteAll: Oh alouette, gentill ... AlouetteskyAlouettesky, gentille alouetteskyAlouettesky, je te plumerai, HEY!Solo: Gentille plumerai la tetskyAll: Gentille plumerai la tetskySolo: Et la tetskyAll: Et la tetskySolo: AlouetteskyAll: Alo ... AmandaI've held it inward, but God knows I've tried,But it's an awful awakenin' in a country boys life,To look in the mirror in total surprise,At the hair on my shoulders, and the age in my eyes.CHORUS: Am ... Lord Baden Powell(Tune: Father Abraham)
Lord Baden-Powell has many friends
Many friends has Lord Baden-Powell
I am one of them, and so are you
As we go marching on - - (shout out)
“With a RIGHT” ARM (beginn ... Hey, Look Us Over(Tune: Hey, Look Me Over)
Hey look us over, lend us an ear,
Watch us advance in Scouting every year.
First we are Bobcats, then we're Tiger Cubs
Soon we're Wolves and we'll go on from there (singi ... I've Got The Cub Scout Spirit[Point to each part of the body as you sing. Replace “up in
my head” with other words in the last four verses]
I’ve got that Cub Scout spirit up in my head
Up in my head Up in my head
I’ ... We're Glad To See You Here(Tune: Farmer in the Dell)
We’re glad to see you here,
It gives us joy and cheer.
Sure, it’s true, we say to you,
We’re glad to see you here. ... That's Why We're In Cub Scouting(Tune: Deep in the Heart of Texas)
The fun things in life,
Our family’s delight! (clap hands four times)
That’s why we’re in Cub Scouting.
We do our best,
To pass the test: (clap hands fo ... Home In Our Pack(Tune: Home On The Range)
Oh, here is our home
Where the Webelos roam,
And the Tigers and Bobcats all play.
The Bears on the prowl
Make the Wolves give a howl,
And our leaders all work for no pa ... Cub Scout Fair(Tune: When Johnny Comes Marching Home)
The Cub Scout Fair has come to town,
Hurrah, hurrah,
With Cub Scouts here to laugh and clown,
Hurrah, hurrah.
Each Den will do a special trick
And lots ... I Love Scouting(Tune: Deep in the Heart of Texas)
I love Scouting, I live Scouting
I enjoy having fun.
You should also be in Scouting
Come and join us everyone. ... I Love That Word, 'Hello'(Tune: Auld Lang Syne)
I love to hear that word “hello”
Wherever I may go.
It’s full of friendship and good cheer,
And warms the heart up so.
Hello, hello, hello, hello
Hello, Hello, hello ... My Friend(Tune: Jimmy Crack Corn)
I am playing with my friend.
Fun like this should never end.
We’re bouncing balls and climbing trees
And running races in the breeze.
Chorus:
Toe the mark and then s ... Be Kind To Your Scouting Friends(Tune: Stars and Stripes Forever)
Be kind to your Scouting friends,
That's a pledge from one Scout to another.
Be kind to your leaders today,
'Cause for helping they don't get any pay.
Be kind to ... Cub Scout Promise Kumbayah Kum-Ba-Yah
(The Cub Scout Promise Version)
Kum-ba-yah my Lord, Kum-ba-yah
Kum-ba-yah my Lord, Kum-ba-yah
Kum-ba-yah my Lord, Kum-ba-yah
O, Lord, Kum-ba-yah.
I promise to d ... Kumbayah The Cub Scout Law versionKum Ba Yah
(The Cub Scout Law Version)
Kum-ba-yah my Lord, Kum-ba-yah
Kum-ba-yah my Lord, Kum-ba-yah
Kum-ba-yah my Lord, Kum-ba-yah
O, Lord, Kum-ba-yah.
I’ll follow Akela, Kum- ... Christmas Song Tune: Rudolph
Here's to the Cubs in our den.
As they follow, help and give.
All of the boys in our den,
Know just how a Cub should live.
Now that it's time for Christmas,
We've been very helpful ... Hanukah Fun SongTune: Merrily We Roll Along
Hanukkah is here at last,
Here at last, here at last.
Hanukkah is here at last,
There's fun for everyone.
We spin the dreidel merrily,
Merrily, merrily,
We spin th ... Goodwill Caroling PartyThe whole idea is to give good will and holiday spirit to each of your Scouts' families by having the boys sing carols at each boy's house. At each house have the parent provide different refres ... Over the RiverOver the river and through the woods
To Grandmother's house we go.
The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh
Through white and drifted snow.
Over the river and through the woods,
Oh, how ... We Wish You a Merry ChristmasWe Wish You a Merry Christmas,
We Wish You a Merry Christmas,
We Wish You a Merry Christmas,
And a Happy New Year.
Glad tidings we bring
To you and your kin.
Good tidings of Christmas
And a H ... Hanukkah FunTune: Mary Had A Little Lamb
Hanukkah is here at last,
Here at last here at last.
Hanukkah is here at last.
Oh what fun we'll have.
We spin the dreidel merrily,
Merrily, merrily.
We spin the ... Winter Snow Seattle Style Tune: Edelweiss
Winter snow, winter snow,
Each December you tease me.
Darkened skies, threatening clouds
I expect snowflakes to greet me.
Flurries of white may you fall on me
Fall on me j ... SlowTune: Where Has My Little Dog Gone
Oh why, oh why, hasn't Santa come yet?
Oh why ‑ does anyone know?
If he'd trade his sleigh for a modern jet,
He wouldn't be so slow! ... Helping Santa ClauseTune: Up On The Housetop
Down 'in the basement Cub Scouts pause,
They are helping Santa Claus.
Toys, games and puzzles and goodies, too.
Make children happy, yes they do.
Ho, ho, ho, who wouldn ... Reindeer PokyTune: The Hokey Poky
You put your antlers in. You put your antlers out.
You put you antlers in and you shake them all about.
You do the Reindeer Poky and you turn yourself around.
That's what it ... Oh, Saint Nicholas(Tune: Old McDonald Had A Farm)
Old St. Nicholas had a tree
(form tree with arms)
Ho, ho ho ho ho!
And on that tree he had some horns
(blow horns)
Ho ho ho ho ho
With a toot toot here and a ... Family TraditionsCubmaster: Each of us has some traditions that are only practiced by our own families. Let’s remember to enjoy those traditions and our families at this time of year. Remember it is better to give t ... Starry NightSet Up:
Dim or turn off room lights except for an electric candle or flashlight
This is the season of lights and stars, when days are short and nights are long with beautiful stars.
Lord Baden- ... Gift GivingTune: I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing
I'd like to give the world a gift,
that all men will be free.
And though I'm just a growing boy,
There's things that I can see.
To see that Scouting ... When You're Helping And You Know ItTune: If You're Happy And You Know It
When you're helping and you know it lend a hand
When you're giving and you show it things are grand.
If you're helping and you're giving
Then you help make ... Joy To The CubsTune: Joy To The World
Joy to the world, our Cubs are here.
Let all the pack rejoice.
Their badges they have earned today.
Award them now without delay
Let all the pack now cheer
Let al ... |