A Ram Sam Sam | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | A ram sam sam, a ram sam sam Guli guli guli guli guli ram sam sam A ram sam sam, a ram sam sam Guli guli guli guli guli ram sam sam A rafi, a rafi, Guli guli guli guli guli ram sam sam A rafi, a rafi, Guli guli guli guli guli ram sam sam Alternate Lyrics A Pizza Hut, a Pizza Hut Kentucky Fried Chicken and a Pizza Hut A Pizza Hut, a Pizza Hut Kentucky Fried Chicken and a Pizza Hut McDonald's, McDonald's Kentucky Fried Chicken and a Pizza Hut A Burger King, a Burger King Long John Silvers and a Burger King A Burger King, a Burger King Long John Silvers and a Burger King Red Lobster, Red Lobster Long John Silvers and a Burger King A Dairy Queen, a Dairy Queen Chucky Cheese and a Dairy Queen A Dairy Queen, a Dairy Queen Chucky Cheese and a Dairy Queen Roy Rogers, Roy Rogers Chucky Cheese and a Dairy Queen Actions: Pizza Hut: Make shape of hut in air Kentucky Fried Chicken: Flap elbows up and down McDonalds: Put hands on top of head for arches Burger King: Put hands on head with fingers up to make crown Long John Silvers: Mimic sword play Red Lobster: Hold up arms and bring fingers down on thumbs like lobster claws Dairy Queen: Mimic milking a cow Chucky Cheese: Mimic throwing a pizza in air Roy Rogers: Mimic riding a horse. A good Cub Scout, A good Cub Scout, A new Tiger Cub and a good Cub Scout A good Cub Scout, A good Cub Scout, A busy young Wolf Cub and a good Cub Scout We are Cub Scouts! We are Cub Scouts! A growing fast Bear Cub and a good Cub Scout We are Cub Scouts! We are Cub Scouts! A pack leading Webelos and a good Cub Scout |
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A Song That Gets on Everybody's Nerves | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | I know a song that gets on everybody's nerves, Everybody's nerves, Yes, on everybody's nerves. I know a song that gets on everybody's nerves And this is how it goes... (repeat forever) |
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Ain't No Bugs on Me | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | Oh, there ain't no bugs on me, on me. There ain't no bugs on me There may be bugs on some of you mugs But there ain't no bugs on me. Oh there ain't no flies on me, on me. There ain't no flies on me. There may be flies on some of you guys But there ain't no flies on me. Well, the Juney bug comes in the month of June The lightning bug comes in May Bed bug comes just any old time But, they're not going to stay Well, a bull frog sittin' on a lily pad Looking up at the sky The lily pad broke and the frog fell in He got water all in his eye. There ain't no frogs on us. There ain't no frogs on us. There might be frogs on some of you dogs, But there ain't no frogs on us. Mosquito he fly high Mosquito he fly low If old mosquito lands on me He ain't a gonna fly no mo' A peanut sittin' on a railroad track His heart was all a flutter Along come a choo-choo on the track Toot! Toot! Peanut butter! A cow walked on the railroad track, the train was coming fast. The train got off the railroad track to let the cow go past! As I went walking through the woods Humming a tune so gaily The wind come whistling through the trees And froze my ukelele Oh there ain't no lobsters on me There, ain't no lobsters on me There may be lobsters On some of you mobsters But there ain't no lobsters on me. Oh it ain't gonna rain no more no more It ain't gonna rain no more How in the heck can I wash my neck When it ain't gonna rain no more? Well little bugs have littler bugs. Up on their backs to bite'em And the littler bugs have still littler bugs And so ad infinitum. We had a cat down on our farm It had a ball of yarn When those little cats were born They all had sweaters on She lay down by the sewer And by the sewer she died And at the coroner's inquest They called it sewer side We had a goat down on our farm It ate up old tin cans When those little goats were born They came in Ford sedans Some people say that fleas are black But I know that ain't so 'Cause Marry had a little lamb Whose fleece was white as snow Mary had a little lamb, so goes the tale of yore. She loved that little lamb so much, she passed the plate for more. I woke up in the morning, I glanced upon the wall. The roaches and the bedbugs were having a game of ball. The score was six to nothing, the roaches were ahead. A bedbug hit a home run and knocked me out of bed! The chamber maid came to my bed Get up you lazy sinner We need the sheets for table cloths And it's almost time for dinner Jack and Jill went up the hill To try out Jack's new flivver The car broke down a mile from town And dumped them in the river. A doctor fell into a well and broke his collar bone. We think that he should tend the sick and leave the well alone. A farmer slipped on the old barn roof when rotten boards gave way, And as as he fell, he shrugged and said, 'It's time to hit the hay.' Humpty Dumpty fell right down and landed on his head, So, all the horses and the men had scrambled eggs and bread. |
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Akela | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | See the B-I-N-G-O song. We have a leader we all love, Akela is his name-o. A-K-E-L-A A-K-E-L-A A-K-E-L-A Akela is his name-o. |
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All God's Critters | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
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Lyrics: | Chorus: All God's critters 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 anything they got now. Listen to the bass, it's the one on the bottom Where the bullfrog croaks and the hippopotamus Moans and groans with a big t'do And the old cow just goes moo. The dogs and the cats they take up the middle While the honeybee hums and the cricket fiddles, The donkey brays and the pony neighs And the old coyote howls. Chorus Listen to the top where the little birds sing On the melodies with the high notes ringing, The hoot owl hollers over everything And the jaybird disagrees. Singin' in the night time, singing in the day, The little duck quacks, then he's on his way. The 'possum ain't got much to say And the porcupine talks to himself. Chorus It's a simple song of living sung everywhere By the ox and the fox and the grizzly bear, The grumpy alligator the the hawk above, The sly raccoon and the turtle dove. Chorus |
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All the Raindrops | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | If all the raindrops Were lemondrops and gumdrops Oh, what a rain that would be! Standing outside, with my mouth open wide Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah If all the raindrops Were lemondrops and gumdrops Oh, what a rain that would be! If all the snowflakes Were candy bars and milkshakes Oh, what a snow that would be! Standing outside, with my mouth open wide Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah If all the snowflakes Were candy bars and milkshakes Oh, what a snow that would be! If all the sunbeams Were bubblegum and ice cream Oh, what a sun that would be! Standing outside, with my mouth open wide Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah If all the sunbeams Were bubblegum and ice cream Oh, what a sun that would be! |
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All You Etta | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune (Alouette): Fun after dinner for a filler or while doing dishes. |
Lyrics: | Chorus: All you etta, think of all you etta, All you etta think of all you et. Think of all the [bread] you et, All the [bread], All you et, Ohhhh . . . - Chorus (Repeat replacing [bread] with each food you had.) Ravioli Chorus: Ravioli, I like ravioli. Ravioli, it's the best for me. Leader: Have I got it on my chin? All: Yes, you've got it on your chin. Leader: On my chin? All: On your chin. All: Oooooooooh... into Chorus. (Repeat replacing [chin] with tie, shirt, pants, shoes, stove, tent, ... until tired of it) Leader: Is it all over? All: Yes, it's all over. Leader: GOOD! |
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America | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | 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 mountainside Let freedom ring. My native country, thee, Land of the noble free, Thy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills, Thy woods and templed hills, My heart with rapture thrills Like that above. Let music swell the breeze, And ring from all the trees, Sweet freedom's song; Let mortal tongues awake, Let all that breathes partake, Let rocks for silence break, The sound prolong. Our fathers' God to Thee, Author of liberty To thee we sing; Long may our land be bright, With freedom's holy light, Protect us by thy might, Great God, our King. |
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America, the Beautiful | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | O 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 good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! O beautiful for pilgrim feet Whose stern impassioned stress A thoroughfare for freedom beat Across the wilderness! America! America! God mend thine every flaw, Confirm thy soul in self-control, Thy liberty in law! O beautiful for heroes proved In liberating strife. Who more than self the country loved And mercy more than life! America! America! May God thy gold refine Till all success be nobleness And every gain divine! O beautiful for patriot dream That sees beyond the years Thine alabaster cities gleam Undimmed by human tears! America! America! God shed his grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! O beautiful for halcyon skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the enameled plain! America! America! God shed his grace on thee Till souls wax fair as earth and air And music-hearted sea! O beautiful for pilgrims feet, Whose stem impassioned stress A thoroughfare for freedom beat Across the wilderness! America! America! God shed his grace on thee Till paths be wrought through wilds of thought By pilgrim foot and knee! O beautiful for glory-tale Of liberating strife When once and twice, for man's avail Men lavished precious life! America! America! God shed his grace on thee Till selfish gain no longer stain The banner of the free! O beautiful for patriot dream That sees beyond the years Thine alabaster cities gleam Undimmed by human tears! America! America! God shed his grace on thee Till nobler men keep once again Thy whiter jubilee! |
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Announcements | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Lyrics: | Announcements, announcements, announcements! What a terrible way to die, A terrible way to die, A terrible way to be talked to death. A terrible way to die. Announcements, announcements, announcements! (London Bridge) Make the announcements short and sweet, Short and sweet, Short and sweet. Make the announcemnts short and sweet, They're so BORING! Announcements, announcements, announcements! (Ever Seen a Windmill) Have you ever seen a windbag, A windbag, a windbag? Have you ever seen a windbag? Well, there's one right now. Swings this way and that way, And this way and that way, Have you ever seen a windbag? Well there's one RIGHT NOW! Announcements, announcements, announcements! (Freres Jaques) Words of wisdom, Words of wisdom. Here they come, Here they come. Boring words of wisdom, Boring words of wisdom. Dum, dum, dum, Dum, dum, dum. Announcements, announcements, announcements! (What Do You Do With A Drunken Sailor) What do you do with a loud Cubmaster? What do you do with a loud Cubmaster? What do you do with a loud Cubmaster, Early in the evening? Hit him in the face with a chocolate cream pie! Hit him in the face with a chocolate cream pie! Hit him in the face with a chocolate cream pie, Early in the evening! Announcements, announcements, announcements! Row, row, row your boat Gently down the stream Throw the announcements overboard and listen to them scream. Row, row, row your boat Gently down the stream. Ha Ha! Fooled you, I'm a submarine. Announcements, announcements, announcements! The man stood up to talk. He talked real long and hard. He talked so long I wrote this song, On the lid of a can of lard! He's got something to say. I'm sure it must be good. But if he talks too long today, we'll leave its understood. Announcements, announcements, announcements! We've got a silly cheer, That you've just got to hear! It makes no sense we're sure you know, The announcements have to GO! |
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Ants Go Marching | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching one by one, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching one by one, The little one stops to suck his thumb And they all go marching down to the ground To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! The ants go marching two by two, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching two by two, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching two by two, The little one stops to tie his shoe And they all go marching down to the ground To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! The ants go marching three by three, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching three by three, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching three by three, The little one stops to climb a tree And they all go marching down to the ground To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! The ants go marching four by four, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching four by four, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching four by four, The little one stops to shut the door And they all go marching down to the ground To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! The ants go marching five by five, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching five by five, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching five by five, The little one stops to take a dive And they all go marching down to the ground To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! The ants go marching six by six, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching six by six, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching six by six, The little one stops to pick up sticks And they all go marching down to the ground To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! The ants go marching seven by seven, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching seven by seven, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching seven by seven, The little one stops to pray to heaven And they all go marching down to the ground To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! The ants go marching eight by eight, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching eight by eight, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching eight by eight, The little one stops to shut the gate And they all go marching down to the ground To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! The ants go marching nine by nine, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching nine by nine, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching nine by nine, The little one stops to check the time And they all go marching down to the ground To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! The ants go marching ten by ten, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching ten by ten, hurrah, hurrah The ants go marching ten by ten, The little one stops to say 'THE END' And they all go marching down to the ground To get out of the rain, BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! |
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Apples and Bananas | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: view video |
Lyrics: | I like to eat, eat, eat apples and bananas I like to eat, eat, eat apples and bananas (Repeat replacing all vowels with the long "a", "e", "i", "o", "u") For example: A lAke tA Ate, Ate, Ate Aapples And bAnAnAs ... |
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Baby Bumble Bee | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | User your leader's name instead of 'my leader' if it fits. Or, 'my counselor', 'Scoutmaster', or other title. The Tune: view video |
Lyrics: | (cup hands carrying bee) I found at camp a baby bumble bee Won't my leader be so proud of me? I found at camp a baby bumble bee... Ouch! It stung me! (squish hands together) I'm squashing up my baby bumble bee Won't my leader be so proud of me? I'm squashing up my baby bumble bee... Ew! What a mess! (put hand in front of mouth like licking) I'm licking up my baby bumble bee Won't my leader be so proud of me? I'm licking up my baby bumble bee... Ugh! I feel sick! (hold stomache and bend over) I'm barfing up my baby bumble bee Won't my leader be so proud of me? I'm barfing up my baby bumble bee... Oh! Another mess! (pretend mopping, then stand tall and proud) I'm mopping up my baby bumble bee Won't my leader be so proud of me? I'm mopping up my baby bumble bee... Hey, leader, aren't you proud of me? I found at camp a baby bumble bee (clap loud)I got it before it got me! |
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Baby Shark | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The fun of this song is in the actions. As the shark gets bigger, so does its mouth you make with your hands and arms. The Tune: view video |
Lyrics: | (shark mouth with hands connected at wrist) Baby shark, Doh-doh, doh, doh Baby shark, Doh-doh, doh, doh Baby shark, Doh-doh, doh, doh Baby shark (shark mouth with forearms connected at elbows) Momma shark, Doh-doh, doh, doh Momma shark, Doh-doh, doh, doh Momma shark, Doh-doh, doh, doh Momma shark (shark mouth with full arms) Daddy shark, Doh-doh, doh, doh Daddy shark, Doh-doh, doh, doh Daddy shark, Doh-doh, doh, doh Daddy shark (same as Daddy, but with fists instead of fingers to look like no teeth) Grandpa shark, Doh-doh, doh, doh Grandpa shark, Doh-doh, doh, doh Grandpa shark, Doh-doh, doh, doh Grandpa shark (swimming crawl motion with arms) Swimmer dude, Doh-doh, doh, doh Swimmer dude, Doh-doh, doh, doh Swimmer dude, Doh-doh, doh, doh Swimmer dude (hand on top of head like shark fin. Other hand rubbing stomache with hungry look on face.) Hungry shark, Doh-doh, doh, doh Hungry shark, Doh-doh, doh, doh Hungry shark, Doh-doh, doh, doh Hungry shark (backcrawl swimming motion with arms) Swam away, Doh-doh, doh, doh Swam away, Doh-doh, doh, doh Swam away, Doh-doh, doh, doh Swam away (same backcrawl, with very frantic actions) Swam too slow, Doh-doh, doh, doh Swam too slow, Doh-doh, doh, doh Swam too slow, Doh-doh, doh, doh Swam too slow (hop on one leg to beat) Lost a leg, Doh-doh, doh, doh Lost a leg, Doh-doh, doh, doh Lost a leg, Doh-doh, doh, doh Lost a leg (hand on head like shark fin. Other hand rubs stomache with a very satisfied look on face.) Happy shark, Doh-doh, doh, doh Happy shark, Doh-doh, doh, doh Happy shark, Doh-doh, doh, doh Happy shark (push cellphone numbers to beat) Call 9-1-1, Doh-doh, doh, doh Call 9-1-1, Doh-doh, doh, doh Call 9-1-1, Doh-doh, doh, doh Call 9-1-1 (make any dieing actions you want. finger across neck, grabbing heart, fainting away,...) It's too late, Doh-doh, doh, doh It's too late, Doh-doh, doh, doh It's too late, Doh-doh, doh, doh It's too late (point to your bottom) That's the end, Doh-doh, doh, doh That's the end, Doh-doh, doh, doh That's the end, Doh-doh, doh, doh That's the end |
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Battle Hymn of the Republic | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | 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 has loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword; His truth is marching on. Chorus: Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! His truth is marching on In the beauty of a stable Christ was born across the sea, With a glory in His presence that transfigures you and me, And he died to make men holy, Let us live to make men free; While God is marching on. Chorus Chicken Sandwich 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 me Sing this song until I die! 'I want a chicken sandwich, Cup of coffee, piece of pie.' It isn't any trouble just to S-M-I-L-E It isn't any trouble just to S-M-I-L-E There isn't any trouble that won't vanish like a bubble, If you only take the trouble just to S-M-I-L-E. It isn't any trouble just to G-R-I-N, grin. It isn't any trouble just to L-A-U-G-H It isn't any trouble just to HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! I went fishing at the lake With worms and pole and pail, To catch a fish for supper, But instead I caught a whale. I climbed upon his slippery back, And took myself a ride, But he swam so fast I slipped right off, And landed right inside. Glory, glory hallelujah, That's a tall tale I told to ya, Shakes and shivers running through ya, (Spoken) Here comes another one, worse than the other one. An astronaut invited me To take a ride in space. We blasted off one morning, For a most unusual place. We landed on a planet, After many weeks of flight; We saw three-headed elephants, A most unusual sight. Glory, glory hallelujah That's a tall tale I told to ya. Do you believe that it is true, ya? (Spoken) Well it's not! I dug a hole to plant a tree One warm and sunny day. I dug so deep I couldn't get out To run and jump and play. I thought to keep on digging Was the best thing I could do. So I made a hole clean through the earth, And then I fell right through. Glory, glory hallelujah That's the last tale I'll tell to ya, Aren't you glad that I am through, ya? (Spoken) Thank goodness!! |
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Battle Hymn Scouting Verses | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | The Weekend 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 isn't cloudy or the wind it doesn't blow. It isn't only raining, it's the weekend too, you know. Glory, glory, it's the weekend! Glory, glory, it's the weekend! I can tell because it's raining and it's 42 below, As we Scouts go marching on. Ode to a Den Leader After raising six sweet daughters, I was glad to have a son. I thought of all the games we'd play, the picnics, hikes and fun. I thought of how we'd sit and talk for hours when day is done. Oh, wasn't I the foolish one. Chorus: Glory, glory, I'm a leader. How'd I get to be a leader? All I ever wanted was to have a little fun Cub Scouting with my son. I tried to make excuses and their pleas to ignore. I said, 'I'm not equipped!' they said, 'Oh, yes you are, what more, We will train you in the basics and outfit you for the corps.' And they shoved me out the door. Chorus They taught me how to sing a song and how to tie a knot. They taught me how to do a skit, make puppets on the spot. They taught me all I'd need to know, at least that's what I thought. 'Til a Cub came in with a snake that he'd caught! Chorus The time arrived for hiking, just my Webelos den and me. They say the woods are full of many sights for you to see. I know we sure were sights when we were found, eventually. And I do this all for free. Chorus But even though I mumble and I grumble and I pout And many times I wonder what's the best way to get out. When all is said and done there really isn't any doubt. I'm glad to be a scout! Glory, glory, I'm a leader! I'm so glad to be a leader! When all is said and done and then they lay me to my rest, They'll say I did my best! |
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Be a Good Scout | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | Deanna Durbin sang this in the 1938 movie "That Certain Age". |
Lyrics: | Be a good Scout, and always wear a smile, Be a good Scout, be cheerful all the while, It's the creed, yes indeed, that a Scout must practice gaily. Help those in need - do a Good Turn daily, Be a good Scout - be Loyal, Clean and Brave, Never say die, just let your banner wave, On your honor, do your best When they put you to the test. And always be a good scout. |
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Be Kind to Your Webfooted Friends | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | Be kind to your web-footed friends For that duck may be somebody's mother, She lives in a nest in a swamp Where the weather is always damp. You may think that this is the end, Well it is, but to prove we're all liars, We're going to sing it again, Only this time we'll sing a little higher. [Repeat the song but sing it a bit higher. Continue for as many rounds as you can stand.] Finally, end with: You may think that this is the end.... Well you're right! Be kind to your old umbrella, For some day it may be under the weather. Be kind to your old pair of shoes, And they'll keep out the rain and mud. Be kind to your fur-bearing friends, For a skunk may be somebody's brother. Be kind to your friends with the stripes Including raccoons and snipes. |
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Beaver Dance | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | This was THE most popular song at camp. The Tune: view video |
Lyrics: | Beavers One, Beavers All, Let's all do the Beaver crawl! (make crawling motions with hands or crawl on ground) Beavers Two, Beavers Three, Let's all climb the Beaver tree! (make motion like climbing a tree) Beavers Four, Beavers Five, Let's all do the Beaver Jive! (do hand jive motions) Beavers Six, Beavers Seven, Let's all go to Beaver heaven! (do hand prayer, close eyes, and sway) Beavers Eight, Beavers Nine, STOP! - - It's Beaver Time! (Do crazy dance and Nah, Nah, Na-nah singing of Hammer Time song) |
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Bill Grogan's Goat | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: Leader sings and then everyone repeats at each (*) |
Lyrics: | Bill Grogan's goat,* was feeling fine.* Ate three red shirts,* right off the line.* Bill took a stick,* gave him three whacks,* And tied him to,* the railroad tracks.* The whistle blew,* the train grew nigh;* Bill Grogan's goat,* was doomed to die.* He gave three moans,* of mortal pain,* Barfed up those shirts,* and flagged that train.* The Engineer,* got out to see,* What in the world,* this thing could be.* And when he saw,* It was a goat,* Pulled out his knife,* and cut it's throat.* Now Billy Goat* is really dead,* He went to heaven,* without a head.* And when he got there,* St. Peter said,* 'Dear Billy Goat,* where is your head?'* I do not know,* I can not tell,* For all I know,* It just may be ...* Way down yonder in the paw paw patch.* (can migrate right into the Paw Paw Patch song) |
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Billboard | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious |
Lyrics: | Version 1 As I was walking down the street a billboard caught my eye. The advertising that was there would make you laugh or cry. The wind and rain had almost washed that old billboard away. But the advertising painted there would have that billboard say: Have a smoke of Coca-Cola. Chew catsup cigarette's. Watch Lillian Russell wrestle with a box of oysterettes. Pork and beans will meet tonight in a finish fight. Hear Chauncey DePeeuw speak upon sapolio tonight. Bay rum is good for horses; it is the best in town. Castoria cures the measles, if you pay ten dollars down. Teeth extracted without pain, a nickel or half a dime. Ingersolls are selling now, a little behind the times. Chew Wrigleys for that headache. Eat Campbells for that cough. There's going to be a swimming bee at the village watering trough. Buy a case of ginger-ale, it makes the best of broth. Shinola's good to curl the hair, it will not rub it off! Version 2 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 tattered from the storm the night before The wind and rain had done it's work and this is what I saw: Smoke Coca-Cola cigarettes, chew Wrigley's Spearmint beer, Ken-L Ration Dog Food keeps your wife's complexion clear Simonize your baby with a Hershey's candy bar And Texaco's the beauty cream that's used by all the stars. So take your next vacation in a brand new Frigidaire Learn to play the piano in your winter underwear Doctors say that babies should smoke until they're three And people over 65 should bathe in Lipton Tea. |
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BINGO | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | 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. There was a farmer had a dog, And Bingo was his name-o. (clap)-I-N-G-O (clap)-I-N-G-O (clap)-I-N-G-O And Bingo was his name-o. There was a farmer had a dog, And Bingo was his name-o. (clap)-(clap)-N-G-O (clap)-(clap)-N-G-O (clap)-(clap)-N-G-O And Bingo was his name-o. There was a farmer had a dog, And Bingo was his name-o. (clap)-(clap)-(clap)-G-O (clap)-(clap)-(clap)-G-O (clap)-(clap)-(clap)-G-O And Bingo was his name-o. There was a farmer had a dog, And Bingo was his name-o. (clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-O (clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-O (clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-O And Bingo was his name-o. There was a farmer had a dog, And Bingo was his name-o. (clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap) (clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap) (clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap)-(clap) And Bingo was his name-o. |
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Boa Constrictor | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: view video |
Lyrics: | I'm being swallowed by a boa constrictor, by a boa constrictor, by a boa constrictor, I'm being swallowed by a boa constrictor, And I don't like it one bit. Well, what do you know, he swallowed my toe. Oh gee, he's up to my knee. Oh my, he's up to my thigh. Oh yummy, he's up to my tummy. Oh fiddle, he's up to my middle, Oh yes, he's up to my chest. Oh heck, he's up to my neck. Oh dread, he swallowed my (gurgling, gagging noises) |
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BoogaLoo | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: view video |
Lyrics: | (have everyone stand in a circle linking arms around their neighbors' shoulders or waists. everyone stomps their feet loudly as marching in place to the beat.) (when the leader yells out, everyone else has their heads bowed. They raise their heads to yell out "What's that you say?") Leader: Let me see your BoogaLoo! All: What's that you say? Leader: I say, Let me see your BoogaLoo! All: What's that you say? Leader: I say, Let me see your BoogaLoo! All: What's that you say? All: (everyone unlinks arms and boogies around ) I say, ooh, ah ah ah, ooh. Ooh, ah ah ah, ooh. Leader: (to get everyone linked back up and start their feet stomping again) Aaaand, we're marching, we're marching, we're marching, marching, marching. Leader: Let me see your Frankenstein! All: What's that you say? Leader: I say, Let me see your Frankenstein! All: What's that you say? Leader: I say, Let me see your Frankenstein! All: What's that you say? All: (everyone unlinks arms and walks around like Frankenstein) around ) I say, aaargh, grrr, ... like Frankstein sounds. Additional Verses: Let me see your Elephant. Let me see you Eat Peanut Butter. Let me see your Grizzly Bear. Let me see you Kung Fu Fighting. ... more as you can imagine. |
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Boom Boom Ain't It Great to be Crazy | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | Chorus: Boom, boom, ain't it great to be crazy? (or Camping, or Scouting, or ...) Boom, boom, ain't it great to be crazy? Giddy and foolish the whole day through Boom, boom, ain't it great to be crazy? A horse and a flea and three blind mice Sat on a curbstone shooting dice The horse he slipped and fell on the flea 'Whoops,' said the flea, 'There's a horse on me!' - Chorus Way down South where bananas grow A grasshopper stepped on an elephant's toe The elephant cried, with tears in his eyes 'Why don't you pick on someone your own size?' - Chorus Way up North where there's ice and snow There lived a penguin and his name was Joe He got so tired of black and white He wore pink pajamas to the dance last night! - Chorus Eli, Eli had some socks A dollar a pair and a nickel a box The more you wear 'em the better they get And you put 'em in the water and they don't get wet! - Chorus Late last night, I had a real strange dream, Ate a nine-pound marshmallow my mom gave me, When I woke up, I knew somethinf was wrong, I looked around and saw my pillow was gone! - Chorus |
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Boom Chicka Boom | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: view video There are always new verses being thought up - please email me with yours Here |
Lyrics: | (repeat each line after song leader) I said a Boom Chicka Boom I said a Boom Chicka Boom I said a Boom Chicka Rocka Chicka Rocka Chicka Boom Uh huh Oh yeah One more time ______ style. Janitor Style: I said a Broom Sweep-a Broom I said a Broom Sweep-a Broom I said a Broom Sweep-a Mop-a Sweep-a Mop-a Sweep-a Broom Valley Girl Style: I said like boom chicka boom I said a totally boom chicka boom I said like boom chicka like rocka chicka like gag me with a spoon Baseball Style: I said a boom chicka boom I said a boom chicka boom I said a boom chicka rocka hit that softball to the moon. Barn-yard Style: I said a moo chicka moo I said a moo chicka moo I said a moo chicka watch your step, don't track it in the room. Race Car Style: I said a vroom shifta vroom I said a vroom shifta vroom I said a vroom shifta grind-a shifta grind-a shifta vroom Astronaut Style: I said a moon shoot the moon I said a moon shoot the moon I said a moon blast-me shoot-me blast-me shoot-me-to-the-moon Flower Style: I said a bloom chicka bloom I said a bloom chicka bloom I said a bloom chicka blossom smell those flowers chicka bloom Parent Style: I said a boom GO TO YOUR ROOM I said a boom GO TO YOUR ROOM I said a boom GO TO YOUR ROOM and don't come out 'til next June. Cheerleader Style: I said a Boom-Go-Fight-Boom I said a Boom-Go-Fight-Boom I said a Boom Go-Fight-Win Go-Fight-Win Go-Fight-Boom Taco Bell Style: I said a bean chicka bean I said a bean chicka bean I said a bean and cheese burrito and a nacho supreme. Arnold Schwarznegger Style: (Dana Q. Pack 75 in Long Beach) [speak it slowly with a heavy 'Ahnold' accent and shoot a gun on every BOOM] Ich spracht Boom Chicka Boom Ich spracht Boom Chicka Boom Ich spracht Boom Chicka Rocka Chicka Rocka Chicka Boom Ah hah Oh ja Noch ein mal ______ style. McDonalds Style: I said a Big Mac and Fries I said a Big Mac and Fries I said a Big Mac and Fries and dont forget to Super Size. Photographer Style: I said a zoom clicka zoom. I said a zoom clicka zoom. I said a zoom clicka Smile Watch the Birdie clicka zoom. End of the World Style: I said a Doom Chicka Doom. I said a Doom Chicka Doom. I said a Doom Chicka *Huge Explosion Noise* Chicka *Huge Explosion Noise* Chicka Doom. Homie Style: I said a grill shiny grill I said a bling chicka bling I said a Honda Civic rims a-spinnin' on my Limousine Fonzie Style: I said a vroom chicka vroom I said a vroom chicka vroom I said a vroom chicka aaaaaaye chicka aaaaaaye chicka vroom Thunderstorm Style: I said a boom crasha boom I said a boom crasha boom I said a boom crasha flasha crasha flasha crasha boom Space Style: I said a space chicka space I said a space chicka space I said there's a Pluto there's a Mars there's the Earth and there's the stars Surfer Style: I said a dude chicka dude I said a dude chicka dude I said a dude chicka wipe out chicka WHOA chicka dude Conservation Style: I said a tree hug a tree I said a tree hug a tree I said save the whales, save the gas, save the water, hug a tree Librarian Style: I said a book read a book I said a book read a book I said a book choose a novel, keep it quiet, read a book Bee Style: I said a Bzzzz chicka Bzzzz I said a Bzzzz chicka Bzzzz I said a Bzzzz flower nectar pollen honey chicka Bzzzz Fire Style: I said a OUCH chicka OUCH I said a OUCH chicka OUCH I said a OUCH burnt my finger in the fire Chicka OUCH Speeder Style: I said a Vroom Squeela Vroom I said a Vroom Squeela Vroom I said a Vroom Theres a Coppa Betta Stoppa Chicka Vroom Cellphone Style: I said a call me on my cell I said a call me on my cell I said a call me, text me, call me, text me, call me on my cell Star Wars Style: I said a zoom chicka zoom I said a zoom chicka zoom I said a Luke I am your father Join the Dark Side chicka zoom. There are other Styles to say the normal lyrics rather than making up other words: Baby style Grandpa style - with lips wrapped over teeth Frankenstein style Opera Singer Underwater - wiggle finger over lips |
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Brother John - multi-lingual | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: view video |
Lyrics: | Are you sleeping, are you sleeping Brother John, brother John? Morning bells are ringing, morning bells are ringing Ding, ding, dong. Ding, ding, dong. French: Frere Jacques, frere Jacques, Dormez-vous, dormez-vous? Sonnent les mantines, sonnent les mantines: Ding-dang-dong, ding-dang-dong. German: Bruder Jakob, Bruder Jakob, Schlaefst Du noch, schlaefst Du noch? Morgenglocken laeuten, Morgenglocken laeuten, Ding-dang-dong, ding-dang-dong. Spanish: Fray Felipe, Fray Felipe Duermes tu, duermes tu? Toca las companas, toca las companas Ding dang dong, ding dang dong. Italian: Fra Giovanni, Fra Giovanni, Dormi tu, dormi tu? Suona la campana, suona la campana, Ding-dang-dong, ding-dang-dong. Danish: Mester Jakob, mester Jakob Sover du, sover du? Horer du ej klokken, horer du ej klokken. Bim bam bum, bim bam bum. Finnish: Jaakko kulta, Jaakko kulta, Heraa jo, Heraa jo. Kellojasi soita, Kellojasi soita. Pium paum poum, Pium paum poum. Swedish: Broder Jakob, Broder Jakob, Sover du, sover du? Hor du inte klockan. Hor du inte klockan. Ding, ding, dong. Ding, ding, dong. Dutch: Vader Jacob, Vader Jacob Slaapt gij nog, slaapt gij nog Hoor de klokken luiden, hoor de klokken luiden. Bim, bam, bom, bim, bam, bom. Polish: Panie Janie, Panie Janie Rano wstań, rano wstań? Wszystkie dzwony biją, wszystkie dzwony biją Bim bam bom, bim bam bom. Bulgarian: (from hristo koev) Сутрин рано, сутрин рано, В неделя, в неделя, Камбаните бият, камбаните бият, Бим-бам-бум, бим-бам-бум. Indonesian: (from Paranginan Sianturi) Bapa yakub, bapa yakub Bangunlah Bangunlah Hari telah siang hari telah siang Ding dong ding. Armenian: Haghob Yegpyre, Hagob Yegpyre, Artensire, Artensire, sancagnera ge zarnen, sancagnera ge zarnen, ding dang don, chikel dang don. Norwegian: (from Jea) Fader Jacob, Fader Jacob Sover du? Sover du? Hører du ei klokken? Hører du ei klokken? Ding ding dong. |
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Buffalo Gals | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | Chorus: Buffalo gals, won't you come out tonight? Come out tonight, Come out tonight? Buffalo gals, won't you come out tonight, And dance by the light of the moon. As I was walking down the street, Down the street, down the street, A pretty gal I chance to meet Under the silvery moon. Chorus I asked her if she'd stop and talk, Stop and talk, Stop and talk, Her feet covered up the whole sidewalk, She was fair to view. Chorus I asked her if she'd have a dance, have a dance, have a dance I thought that I might get a chance to shake a foot with her Chorus I danced with a gal with a hole in her stockin', And her heel kep' a-rockin' and her toe kep' a-knockin', I danced with a gal with a hole in her stockin', And we danced by the light of the moon. Chorus I asked her if she'd be my wife, Be my wife, be my wife Then I'd be happy all my life, If she'd marry me. Chorus |
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Bug Juice | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: (On Top of Old Smokey) |
Lyrics: | Last summer at scout camp, they gave us a drink. We thought it was kool-aid because it was pink. But the thing that they gave us would gross out a moose, for that great-tasting pink drink was really bug juice. It looked fresh and fruity like tasty kool-aid but the bugs that were in it were murdered with raid. We drank it by gallons. We drank it by tons. But, then the next morning we all had the runs. So if you drink bug juice and a fly drives you mad he's just getting even because you swallowed his dad. |
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Call a Scout | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: If You're Happy |
Lyrics: | When you're down and feeling blue, Call a Scout. They will know just what to do, Call a Scout. If you're ever in a hurry, Don't take the time to worry, All you have to do is shout, Call a Scout. If you need a helping hand, Call a Scout. They'll take your garbage out, Call a Scout. If the traffic that you meet, Has you scared to cross the street, They'll be there to help you out, Call a Scout. Now the Scouts are always helpful, Don't you see. They will lend a helping hand, To you and me. For they're wise in what they do. They are kind and cheerful too. And they always help you out. Call a Scout. |
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Camp | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Lyrics: | The busses that you ride in, they say are mighty fine. But when they turn a corner, they leave the wheels behind. Chorus: Hey, Ma, I wanna go But, they won't let me go Hey, Ma, I wanna go home! The leaders that they have here, they say are mighty fine. But when you get up closer, they look like Frankenstein. The first aid that they give you, they say is mighty fine. But if you cut your finger, you're left with only nine. The water that they have here, they say is mighty fine. But when you try to drink it, it tastes like turpentine. The biscuits that they serve you, they say are mighty fine. But one rolled off the table and killed a pal of mine. The spaghetti that they serve you, they say is mighty fine. They rinse it the toilet and drain it on the line. The cocoa that they serve you, they say is mighty fine. It's good for cuts and bruises and tastes like iodine. The tents that you sleep in, they say are mighty fine, But whoever said this has never slept in mine. The toilets that they have here are the best that they can get. Last night my tent mate had to go, they haven't found him yet. Campfires that they have here they say are mighty bright. You wake up in the morning and there's not a tree in sight. The nurses that they have here they say are mighty fine. But if you break a finger they break the other nine. The girls that they have here they say are mighty fine. But they're either under seven or over ninety-nine. |
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Camp Granada | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: view video |
Lyrics: | Hello muddah, hello faddah Here I am at Camp Granada Camp is very entertaining And they say we'll have some fun if it stops raining. I went hiking with Joe Spivy. He developed poison ivy. You remember Leonard Skinner He got ptomaine poisoning last night after dinner. All the counselors hate the waiters And the lake has alligators And the head coach wants no sissies So he reads to us from something called Ulysses. Now I don't want this should scare ya But my bunkmate has malaria. You remember Jeffrey Hardy They're about to organize a searching party. Take me home, oh muddah, fadduh Take me home, I hate Granada! Don't leave me out in the forest Where I might get eaten by a bear. Take me home, I promise I will not make noise, Or mes the house with other boys. Oh, please don't make me stay, I've been here one whole day. Dearest fadduh, darling muddah, How's my precious little bruddah? Let me come home, if you miss me I would even let Aunt Bertha hug and kiss me. Wait a minute, it's stopped hailing. Guys are swimming, guys are sailing Playing baseball, gee that's bettah Muddah, faddah kindly disregard this letter! Follow On version Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh. I am back at Camp Granada. And I'm writing you this letter Just to say my compound fracture's getting better. No one here knows where my trunk is And my bunk is where the skunk is. And this year the food's improving 'Cause the little black things in it are not moving. Our camp nurse is quite a swimmer. She says swimming makes you slimmer. Her name's Mrs. Pellagrini. Have you ever seen a whale in a bikini? All our bathrooms have such thin doors. Gee, I wish they'd move them indoors. We're all tired of Mother Goose here. So next Friday night they're having Lenny Bruce here. Let me stay, oh Muddah, Fadduh. Let me stay, I love Granada. Every night the camp fire's really keen. Oh mom, please send some unguentine. Let me stay, out here in mother nature's land And tip-toe through the tulips grand. To leave would be a shame. Besides, I'd miss the poker game. Please don't worry, Fadduh, Muddah. I'll take care of little brudda. He plays ball here and he rows here And I hope they teach him how to blow his nose here. He wakes up at half past six and Goes directly to the quick sand. He was lonely, now he's better. He's like all of us except his bed is wetter. |
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Can't Get to Heaven | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: view video |
Lyrics: | Oh, you can't get to Heaven in an old Ford car 'Cause an old Ford car won't get that far Oh, you can't get to Heaven in a ping pong ball 'Cause a ping pong ball is much too small Oh, you can't get to Heaven in a limousine 'Cause the Lord ain't got no gasoline Oh, you can't get to Heaven in a Sabre Jet 'Cause the Lord ain't got no runways yet Oh, you can't get to Heaven in a Girl Scout's arms 'Cause the Lord don't fall for those feminine charms Oh, you can't get to Heaven in a rocking chair 'Cause the Lord don't want no lazybones there Oh, you can't get to Heaven in a wicker chair 'Cause the Lord don't want no baskets there Oh, you can't get to Heaven in a biscuit tin 'Cause a biscuit tin's got biscuits in Oh, you can't get to Heaven in an apple tree 'Cause an apple tree's got roots you see Oh, you can't get to Heaven on roller skates You'd roll right by them Pearly Gates You'll never get to heaven in your girlfriend's bra 'Cause your girlfriend's bra can't stretch that far Oh, you can't get to Heaven on a Honda bike 'Cause you'll get halfway, then you'll have to hike Oh, you can't get to Heaven in our row boat 'Cause our row boat won't even float. Oh, you can't get to Heaven in dirty jeans 'Cause heaven's got no washing machines. Oh, you can't get to Heaven in a Kleenex box 'Cause God don't like no dirty snots. Oh, you can't get to Heaven on a pair of skis You'll shuss right through St. Peter's knees. Oh, you can't get to Heaven in our Leader's pants 'Cause his pants are full of ants Oh, you can't get to Heaven on water skis 'Cause the angels don't like hairy knees Oh, you can't get to Heaven with powder and paint 'Cause it makes you look like what you ain't Oh, you can't get to Heaven in a strapless gown 'Cause that gown thing might fall right down Oh I want to go to heaven, and I want to do it right So I'll go up to heaven all dressed in white Oh one fine day, and it won't be long You'll look for me, and I'll be gone And if you get to heaven before I do Just drill a hole and pull me through But if I get to heaven before you do I'll drill a hole and spit on you Well if I get to heaven, before you do I'll plug that hole, with shavings and glue That's all there is, there is no more St. Peter said, as he shut the door Oh there's one more thing I forgot to tell If you don't go to heaven, you'll go to...bed And that's the end, St. Peter said As he closed the gates, And went to bed. |
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Cannibal King | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | The Cannibal King with the big nose ring Fell in love with the cute young maid And every night by the pale moonlight It sounded like this to me... Ah-rump (kiss kiss), Ah-rump (kiss kiss) Ah-rump, Ditty-aye-dee-a-a-a Ah-rump (kiss kiss), Ah-rump (kiss kiss) Ah-rump, Ditty-aye-dee-a-a-a As the years went by like one, two, three Soon there was a family And every night by the pale moonlight It sounded like this to me... Ah-rump ma-ma, Ah-rump, pa-pa Ah-rump, Ditty-aye-dee-a-a-a Ah-rump ma-ma, Ah-rump, pa-pa Ah-rump, Ditty-aye-dee-a-a-a As the years went by like one, two, three Soon a bigger family. And every night by the pale moonlight It sounded like this to me... Ah-rump gran-ma, Ah-rump gran-pa Ah-rump, Ditty-aye-dee-a-a-a Ah-rump gran-ma, Ah-rump gran-pa Ah-rump, Ditty-aye-dee-a-a-a As the years went by like one, two, three Soon there was no family And every night by the pale moonlight It sounded like this to me... Ah-rump (silent pause), Ah-rump (silent pause) Ah-rump, Ditty-aye-dee-a-a-a Ah-rump (silent pause), Ah-rump (silent pause) Ah-rump, Ditty-aye-dee-a-a-a |
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CHICKEN | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Lyrics: | Oh, C, that's the way it begins Oh, H, that's the second letter in I, I am the third Oh, C, that's the fourth letter in this word Oh, K, I'm fillin' in E, I'm near the end Oh, C H I C K E N - that am the way to spell Chicken. Oh, Rufus, Rastus, Johnson Brown Whatcha gonna do when the rent comes round? Whatcha gonna say, whatcha gonna pay, Whatcha gonna do no the judgment day? Oh, you know, I know, rent means dough. Landlord'll throw you out in the snow. Oh, Rufus, Rastus, Johnson Brown Whatcha gonna go when the rent comes round? |
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Chicken Lips and Lizard Hips | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: view video |
Lyrics: | Oh, when I was a camper, I never liked to eat; the cook put things upon my plate, I'd dump them on his feet; but then one day he made this soup, I ate it all in bed; I asked him what he put in it, and this is what he said. Chorus: Oh, chicken lips and lizard hips and alligator eyes; monkey legs and buzzard eggs and salamander thighs; rabbit ears and camel rears and tasty toenail pies; stir them all together, it's called Sludge Soup Surprise. I went into the bathroom and stood beside the sink; I said I'm feeling slightly ill, I think I'd like a drink; The cook he said, "I've just the thing, I'll get it in a wink; it's full of lots of protein, and vitamins I think." - Chorus |
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Chivalrous Shark | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: view video |
Lyrics: | Most chivalrous fish of the ocean To ladies forbearing and mild, Though his record be dark, is the man-eating shark, Who will eat neither woman nor child. He dines upon seamen and skippers, And tourists his hunger assuage, And a fresh cabin boy will inspire him with joy If he's past the maturity age. A doctor, a lawyer, a preacher, He'll gobble one any fine day, But the ladies, God bless 'em He'll only address 'em Politely and go on his way. I can readily cite you an instance Where a lovely young lady of Breem, Who was tender and sweet and delicious to eat Fell into the bay with a scream. She struggled and flounced in the water, And signaled in vain for her bar, And she'd surely been drowned if she hadn't been found By a chivalrous man-eating shark. He bowed in a manner most polished Thus soothing her impulses wild. "Don't be frightened," he said, "I've been properly bred, And will eat neither woman nor child." Then her proffered his fin and she took it Such gallantry none can dispute. While the passengers cheered as the vessel they neared And a broadside was fired in salute. And they soon stood alongside the vessel, When a life-saving dinghy was lowered With the pick of the crew, And her relatives too And the mate and the skipper aboard. So they took her aboard in a jiffy, And the shark stood attention the while, Then he raised on his flipper and ate up the skipper And went on his way with a smile. And this shows that the prince of the ocean, To ladies forbearing and mild, Though his record be dark Is the man-eating shark, Who will eat neither woman nor child. |
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Clementine | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | 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, You are lost and gone forever, dreadful sorry, Clementine. Light she was, and like a fairy, and her shoes were number nine, Herring boxes without topses, sandals were for Clementine. Drove she ducklings to the water every morning just at nine, Hit her foot against a splinter, fell into the foaming brine. Ruby lips above the water, blowing bubbles soft and fine, Alas for me! I was no swimmer, so I lost my Clementine. In a churchyard near the canyon, where the myrtle does entwine, There grow roses and other posies, fertilized by Clementine. Then the miner, forty-niner, soon began to peak and pine, Thought he oughter join his daughter, now he's with his Clementine. In my dreams she still does haunt me, robed in garments soaked in brine, While in life I used to hug her, now she's dead I draw the line. How I missed her, how I missed her, how I missed my Clementine, Until I kissed her little sister, and forgot my Clementine. Now you Scouts all heed my warning in this tragic tale of mine, Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation would have saved my Clementine. |
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Climbing up Sunshine Mountain | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Lyrics: | We're climbing up Sunshine Mountain (climbing actions) Where the little breezes blow (make blowing noises with hand around mouth) We're climbing up Sunshine Mountain (climbing actions) Faces all a glow (make actions to cool down face with hands) Turn your back on all your troubles (turn around) Reach up to the sky (stretch arms above head reaching for sky) We're climbing up Sunshine Mountain (climbing actions) You and I, You and I (point to yourself then to someone not currently singing) (When you have gone through the song on your own, the scout that you pointed to sings with you. Then, you each point to another so 4 are singing, then 8, ... until everyone sings it once.) |
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Comin' Round the Mountain | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | 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, She'll be coming round the mountain, She'll be coming round the mountain when she comes (toot toot) She'll be driving six white horses when she comes (whoa back) She'll be driving six white horses when she comes (whoa back) She'll be driving six white horses, She'll be driving six white horses, She'll be driving six white horses when she comes (whoa back, toot toot) Oh, we'll all go out to meet her when she comes (hi babe) Oh, we'll all go out to meet her when she comes (hi babe) Oh, we'll all go out to meet her, we'll all go out to meet her, We'll all go out to meet her when she comes (hi babe, whoa back, toot toot) She'll be wearing red pajamas when she comes (scratch scratch) She'll be wearing red pajamas when she comes (scratch scratch) She'll be wearing red pajamas, She'll be wearing red pajamas, She'll be wearing red pajamas when she comes (scratch scratch, hi babe, whoa back, toot toot) She'll have to sleep with Grandma when she comes (snore snore) She'll have to sleep with Grandma when she comes (snore snore) She'll have to sleep with Grandma, She'll have to sleep with Grandma, She'll have to sleep with Grandma when she comes (snore snore, scratch scratch, hi babe, whoa back, toot toot) We'll kill the old red rooster when she comes (squack squack) We'll kill the old red rooster when she comes (squack, squack) We'll kill the old red rooster, We'll kill the old red rooster, We'll kill the old red rooster when she comes (squack squack, snore snore, scratch scratch, hi babe, whoa back, toot toot) We'll all have chicken and dumplings when she comes (yum yum) We'll all have chicken and dumplings when she comes (yum yum) We'll all have chicken and dumplings, We'll all have chicken and dumplings, We'll all have chicken and dumplings when she comes (yum yum, squack squack, snore snore, scratch scratch, hi babe, whoa back, toot toot) |
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Coming of the Frogs | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | Mine eyes have seen the horror of the coming of the frogs. They are sneaking thru the swamps and they are lurking in the logs. You can hear their mournful croaking through the early morning fog. The frogs keep hopping on. Chorus: Ribbet, ribbet, ribbet, croak, croak. Ribbet, ribbet, ribbet, croak, croak. Ribbet, ribbet, ribbet, croak, croak. The frogs keep hopping on. The frogs have grown in numbers and their croaking fills the air. There's no place to escape because the frogs are everywhere. They've eaten all the flies and now they're hungry as a bear. The frogs keep hopping on. (Chorus) They've hopped into the living room and headed down the hall. They've have trapped me in the corner and my back's against the wall. And when I opened up my mouth to give a warning call, This was all I heard. (Chorus) |
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Crazy Moose | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | (audience repeats after leader) There was a crazy moose (there was a crazy moose) Who liked to drink a lot of juice (who liked to drink a lot of juice) There was a crazy moose (there was a crazy moose) Who liked to drink a lot of juice (who liked to drink a lot of juice) Chorus Singing way-oh, way oh (singing way-oh, way-oh) Way-up, way-up, way-up way-up (way-up, way-up, way-up, way-up) Way oh, way oh (way oh, way oh) Way-up, way-up, way-up, way-up (way-up, way-up, way-up way-up) The moose's name was Fred. He liked to drink his juice in bed. He drank his juice with care, But he spilled some in his hair. Now he's a sticky moose. A moose covered in juice. All his hair went stiff. So he combed it in a quiff. His friends began to laugh. So he had to take a bath. As the water went down, Fred the moose began to drown. Singing glug-glug-glug-glug Now let's all count to five. Fred the moose is back alive. |
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Cub Scout, Cub Scout, What's the Word? | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: view video |
Lyrics: | Tigers, Tigers, what do you know? The Cub Scout helps to make the Pack go! The Pack helps to make the Cub Scout grow! Tigers, Tigers, what do you know? Wolf Den, Wolf Den, what do you hear? The Cub Scout always brings good cheer! The Cub Scout always brings good cheer! Wolf Den, Wolf Den, what do you hear? Bear Den, Bear Den, have you heard? A Cub Scout always keeps his word! A Cub Scout always keeps his word! Bear Den, Bear Den, have you heard? Webelos, Webelos, what's your rhyme? A Cub Scout always has a good time! A Cub Scout always has a good time! Webelos, Webelos, what's your rhyme? Arrow of Light, hey, what's the request? A Cub Scout always does his best! A Cub Scout always does his best! Arrow of light, hey, what's the request? |
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Daniel Boone | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: view video |
Lyrics: | Daniel Boone was a man, Yes, a big man! With an eye like an eagle And as tall as a mountain was he! Daniel Boone was a man, Yes, a big man! He was brave, he was fearless And as tough as a mighty oak tree! From the coonskin cap on the top of ol' Dan To the heel of his rawhide shoe; The rippin'est, roarin'est, fightin'est man The frontier ever knew! Daniel Boone was a man, Yes, a big man! And he fought for America To make all Americans free! What a boon, what a do-er, What a dream come-a true-er was he! Daniel Boone was a man, Yes, a big man! With a whoop and a holler He could mow down a forest of trees. With a knife and a gun he never did fail There was nothin' he could not tame. He blazed a big wide liberty trail Through history's hall of fame. Daniel Boone was a man, Yes, a big man! With a dream of a country That would always forever be free. What a boon, what a do-er, What a dream come-a true-er was he! |
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Davy Crockett | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | 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! |
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Day-O | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | Chorus: Day-o, me say day-o Daylight come and me wanna go home, Day-o, me say day-o Daylight come and me wanna go home. Work all night 'til the mornin' come, Daylight come and me wanna go home, Stack banana 'til the mornin' come, Daylight come and me wanna go home. Come mister tally man, tally me banana, Daylight come and me wanna go home, Come mister tally man, tally me banana, Daylight come and me wanna go home. Chorus A beautiful bunch o' ripe bananas, Daylight come and me wanna go home, Lift six hand, seven hand, eight hand bunch, Daylight come and me wanna go home. Come mister tally man, tally me banana, Daylight come and me wanna go home, Come mister tally man, tally me banana, Daylight come and me wanna go home. Chorus Day-o, me say day-o, Daylight come and me wanna go home. Day Old Bakery Chorus: Day-o, me say day-o Day Old Bakery's the one for me. Day-o, me say day-o Day Old Bakery's the one for me. Year old Twinkies still look fresh. Day Old Bakery's the one for me. But if you eat 'em you get a rash. Day Old Bakery's the one for me. Stay away from the cream-filled stuff. Day Old Bakery's the one for me. See some green stuff, just cut it off. Day Old Bakery's the one for me. Noon to six it's 2 for 1. Day Old Bakery's the one for me. A chocolate doughnut and a Cinnabun. Day Old Bakery's the one for me. Donuts stale but the coffee's hot! Day Old Bakery's the one for me. I'll share the cup that I just bought. Day Old Bakery's the one for me. Apple fritters, they slide right down. Day Old Bakery's the one for me. They taste as good, second time around. Day Old Bakery's the one for me. Eat the donuts the cops won't buy. Day Old Bakery's the one for me. Jelly-filled ones bounce real high. Day Old Bakery's the one for me. Come Mr. Baker Man, bake me some doughnuts. Day Old Bakery's the one for me. Day-o, me say day-o Day Old Bakery's the one for me. |
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Deep in the Heart of Cub Scouts | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: Deep in the Heart of Texas |
Lyrics: | Where Tigers growl, And Wolf cubs howl, Deep in the heart of Cub Scouts. Where big Bears tramp, And Webelos camp, Deep in the heart of Cub Scouts. Where Den Leaders walk, And Cubmasters talk, Deep in the heart of Cub Scouts. The Blue and Gold, Stands big and bold, Deep in the heart of Cub Scouts. The stars at night, are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas. The prairie sky is wide and high, deep in the heart of Texas. The sage in bloom is like perfume, deep in the heart of Texas. Reminds me of, the one I love, deep in the heart of Texas. The coyotes wail, along the trail, deep in the heart of Texas. The rabbits rush, around the brush, deep in the heart of Texas. The cowboys cry, "Ki-yip-pee-yi," deep in the heart of Texas. The dogies bawl, and bawl and bawl, deep in the heart of Texas. |
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Dixie | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: view video |
Lyrics: | I wish I was in the land of Cotton Old times there are not forgotten Look away! Look away! Look away! Dixie Land In Dixie Land where I was born early on one frosty morn Look away! Look away! Look away! Dixie Land Chorus Then I wish I was in Dixie Hooray! Hooray! In Dixie Land I'll take my stand To live and die in Dixie Away! Away! Away! Down South in Dixie. Away! Away! Away! Down South in Dixie. Ole Missus married "Will the Weaver" Willum was a gay deceiver Look away! Look away! Look away! Dixie Land But when he put his arm around her, He smiled fierce as a forty pounder, Look away! Look away! Look away! Dixie Land His face was sharp as a butcher's cleaver But that did not seem to grieve 'er Look away! Look away! Look away! Dixie Land Ole Missus acted the foolish part And died for a man that broke her heart Look away! Look away! Look away! Dixie Land Now here's to the health of the next ole Missus An' all the gals that want to kiss us; Look away! Look away! Look away! Dixie Land But if you want to drive 'way sorrow Come and hear our song tomorrow Look away! Look away! Look away! Dixie Land There's buckwheat cakes and Injun batter, Makes you fat or a little fatter; Look away! Look away! Look away! Dixie Land Then hoe it down and scratch your gravel, To Dixie's Land I'm bound to travel, Look away! Look away! Look away! Dixie Land |
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Do Your Ears Hang Low | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: view video |
Lyrics: | Do your ears hang low? Do they wobble to and fro? Can you tie them in a knot? Can you tie them in a bow? Can you throw them over your shoulder like a continental soldier? Do your ears hang low? Do your ears hang high? Do they reach up to the sky? Do they droop when they're wet? Do they stiffen when they're dry? Can you semaphore your neighbor with a mimimum of labor? Do your ears hang high? Do your ears hang wide? Do they flap from side to side? Do they wave in the breeze? From the slightest little sneeze? Can you soar above the nation with a feeling of elation? Do your ears hang wide? Do your ears flip-flop? Can you use them for a mop? Are they stringy at the bottom? Are they curly at the top? Can you use them for a swatter? Can you use them for a blotter? Do your ears flip-flop? Do your ears hang askew? Can you use one stirring stew, while the other's picking berries, or making mountain dew? Can you hold an elevator, while you signal to a waiter? Do your ears hang askew? Do your ears fall off? When you give a great big cough? Do they lie there on the ground? Or bounce up at every sound? Can you stick them in your pocket like little Davy Crockett? Do your ears fall off? Do your eyeballs droop? Do they wobble in your soup? Can you tie them in a knot? Can you tie them in a loop? Can you throw them o'er your shoulder, Like a continental soldier? Do your eyeballs droop? Does your nose hang down? Does it drag upon the ground? Can you tie it in a knot? Can you tie it in a crown? Can you throw it over your shoulder, Like a continental soldier? Does your nose hang down? Do your eyes bug out? Do they roll around your snout? Do you go cross-eyed, When you're looking for a trout? Can you see your image clearer, Without looking in the mirror? Do your eyes bug out? |
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Dog Bean | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Preparation: | Have at least one accomplice that has a dog name ready. |
Notes: | You should pronounce 'been' formally like 'bean'. If you start with less obvious names and work towards the obvious, it may take new guys longer to figure out the joke. |
Lyrics: | My dog Rover likes to roam One day Rover left his home He came back, nice and clean Where oh where had Rover been? Rover been, Rover been Where oh where had Rover been? [Say this part] Hey, Joe! (or Bob or Larry or ...) Yeah? Do you have a dog? Yeah! What's your dog's name? Jelly! Joe's dog Jelly likes to roam One day Jelly left his home He came back, nice and clean Where oh where had Jelly bean? Jelly bean, Jelly bean Where oh where had Jelly bean? [Continue asking for other dog names] Other verses: Jumping, Mister, Navy, Kidney, Garbanzo, Lima, Coffee |
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Don Derbeck's Sausage Machine | |
Intended for: | Scouts BSA, Webelos Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: view video |
Lyrics: | There was a man from my home town, His name was Don Derbeck. He sold a lot of sausages and sauerkraut by heck. He makes the finest sausages that you have ever seen. Because he had invented a sausage-link machine. Chorus: Oh, Mister Don Derbeck, How could you be so mean? I told you you'd be sorry For inventing that machine. All the neighbors' cats and dogs Will never more be seen, They've all been ground to sausages In Don Derbeck's machine. One day a little neighbor boy came walking in the store. He bought a pound of sausages and laid them on the floor. The boy began to whistle and he whistled up a tune. And all the little sausages followed him 'round the room. - Chorus One day the meat inspector came a-knocking at the door, He said, "I've come to check your shop, so give me money more!" Donnie got real angry, and pushed him in the meat. He fired up the old machine and now there's more to eat. - Chorus One day there was a shortage, there was no meat to grind. So Donnie called the city pound to see what he could find. They said, "We're out of business, we keep the strays no more." "But we'll refer all future finds directly to your store." - Chorus One day the school's head cook, he had a brilliant thought. He'd spend the cash in Donnie's store for meat that he had sought. "Seven pounds of hot DOGS," the recipe did read. The irony was that the taste was fabulous, indeed! - Chorus Have you ever wondered, when you go to camp. The food is good and plentiful and never gives a cramp. But early in the morning you'll see the trucker go, And lettered on the driver's door is "Don Derbeck & CO." - Chorus One day the machine got busted. The blamed thing wouldn't go. So Don Derbeck, he climbed inside to see what made it so. His wife, she had a nightmare, and walking in her sleep, She gave the crank a heck of a yank and Don Derbeck was meat. - Chorus She woke to see him leaving, ground up by the machine. But being oh so practical, she added spice and greens. She sold the tasty sausage, then boarded up the scene. And that's the last we ever heard of Don Derbeck's machine! - Chorus |
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Don't Wear No Socks | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: view video |
Lyrics: | (Instead of "Your Momma", you could use "Camp Staff", "Our Gang", ... whatever you want) Your Mama don't wear no socks A ding dong I saw 'em when she took 'em off A ding dong She threw them in the tree A ding dong Now the dogs refuse to pee A ding dong dong dong dong A ding dong dong dong dong A ding dong She threw them in the lake - the fish began to regurgitate. She threw them on my bed - now my poor Teddy's dead She threw them in her bed - now dad sleeps in the shed She threw them under the bed - left all the cockroaches dead She served them up for lunch - but no one wanted much She put them in the fridge - now we all live under a bridge She threw them in the sky - now Superman refuses to fly She threw them in the air - now Superman's on medicare She threw them over the fence - haven't seen the neighbor since She threw them on the wall - now Spiderman won't crawl She threw them on the ceiling - now the paint's all peeling She threw them in a boat - now that boat can't float She threw them at the cat - now the cat's a welcome mat She threw them on the clock - now the clock don't tick or tock She threw them up towards heaven - brought down a 7-4-7 She threw them in the garbage can - killed 3 rats and the garbage man She threw them in the washing machine - now all the clothes are green She threw them at a squirrel - made that poor squirrel hurl She threw them at a rock - that rock got up and walked She threw them at a bus - you should have heard it cuss She threw them at a flower - now it's praying for an April shower She threw them in the fire - that made the fire expire She threw them in my Coke - I took a sip and nearly croaked. She threw them at the sun - Made the sun dial 911 She threw them on a telephone wire - Started the Chicago fire She threw them in a hole - Wouldn't touch 'em with a 10 foot pole She thew them in outer space - That's the end of the human race She threw them at King Kong - That's the end of this silly song |
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Drunken Sailor | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | What do you do with a drunken sailor? What do you do with a drunken sailor? What do you do with a drunken sailor? Early in the morning? Chorus: Way, hey, up she rises, Way, hey, up she rises, Way, hey, up she rises, Early in the morning! Verses: Put him in the scuppers with the hose pipe on him. Hoist him aboard with a running bowline. Put him in the brig until he's sober. Make him turn to at shining bright work. Put him in a boat and row him over. Hoist him up to the topsail yardarm. Give 'im a taste of the bosun's rope-end. Take 'im and shake 'im and try an' wake 'im. Soak 'im in oil till he sprouts a flipper. Shave his belly with a rusty razor. Put him at the wheel of an Exxon tanker. Make him sing in an Irish Rock band. Lock him in a room with disco music. That's what you do with a drunken sailor. Built her keel of sturdy timber. 40 men did board upon her. She set sail for the great far yonder. She sailed into a great noreaster. She went down with all hands on her. Now this ghost ship that we speak of, Rises in the morning. What do you do with a sleepy camper, What do you do with a sleepy camper, What do you do with a sleepy camper, Early in the morning? Chorus Way, hey late ye risers Way, hey late ye risers Way, hey late ye risers Early in the morning. Throw him the lake with his pants on backwards. Chorus Hit him in the face with a sopping beachtowel. Chorus Put him into bed an hour sooner. Chorus |
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Eddie Koochie Catchinary | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Lyrics: | Chorus: Eddie Koochie Catchinary Toesinary Moesinary Sammy Gammy Wacky Brown WHO? Eddie Koochie Catchinary Toesinary Moesinary Sammy Gammy Wacky Brown Fell into the well, Fell into the well, Fell into the deep dark well. Susie Jones was milking in the barn Saw him fall and ran inside to tell her mom that... - Chorus Susie's Mom was Baking Cracklin Bread Called old Joe and told him that her Susie said that... - Chorus Then Old Joe he laid his plow aside Grabbed his cane and hobbled into town and cried that... - Chorus To the well everybody came What a shame it took so long to say his name that... Eddie Koochie Catchinary Toesinary Moesinary Sammy Gammy Wacky Brown WHO? Eddie Koochie Catchinary Toesinary Moesinary Sammy Gammy Wacky Brown - DROWNED! |
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Erik the Viking | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: (Mr. Ed) |
Lyrics: | A Norse is a Norse of course, of course, But who's ever heard of a snoring Norse, Unless, of course, that snoring Norse is That viking, Erik the Red. Go right to the source and ask a Norse If he ever rode on a viking horse. A member of the Viking force Is the famous Erik the Red. Vikings like to sail around to pass the time of day. But Erik the Red will always sail after his old beard turns gray. A Norse is a Norse, of course, And the loudest of all the snoring Norse Is the famous Norse who looks like a horse, The famous, Erik the Red. Mr. Ed A horse is a horse, of course, of course, and no one can talk to a horse of course That is, of course, unless the horse is the famous Mr. Ed. Go right to the source and ask the horse he'll give you the answer that you'll endorse. He's always on a steady course. Talk to Mr. Ed People yakkity yak a streak and waste your time of day But Mister Ed will never speak unless he has something to say. A horse is a horse, of course, of course, and this one'll talk 'til his voice is hoarse. You never heard of a talking horse? Well listen to this. 'I am Mister Ed.' |
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Everywhere We Go | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | (Leader sings a line and all repeat) Everywhere we go-o Pe-ople want to know-o Who we a-are And where we come from So we tell them We're from [name of town] Mighty, mighty [town] And if they can't hear us We sing a little louder (Repeat, get louder each time until you get tired of singing it) ... An alternate version: Everywhere we go-o Pe-ople want to know-o Who we a-are And, So we tell them We're the [name of group] Mighty, mighty [name of group] And if they can't hear us We sing a little louder [name of group] might be "Cub Scouts", your patrol name, or Troop Number. |
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Father's Old Grey Whiskers | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Lyrics: | I have a dear old daddy For whom I nightly pray, He has a set of whiskers, They're always in the way. Chorus: They're always in the way, The cows eat them for hay, They hide the dirt on Daddy's shirt, They're always in the way. Around the supper table, We make a happy group, Until dear father's whiskers, Get tangled in the soup. Chorus Father had a strong back, But now it's all caved in, He stepped upon his whiskers, And walked up to his chin. Chorus We have a dear old mother, With him at night she sleeps, She wakes up in the morning, Eating shredded wheat. Chorus We have a dear old Mommy, She likes his whiskers, too. She uses them for cleaning And stirring up a stew. Chorus We have a dear old brother Who has a Ford machine. He uses Daddy's whiskers To strain the gasoline. Chorus We have a dear old sister. It really is a laugh. She sprinkles Daddy's whiskers As bath salts in her bath. Chorus We have a little brother, His name is Sonny Jim. He climbs up daddy's whiskers To sock him in the chin Chorus We have a little sister, Her name is Mary Anne. She uses daddy's whiskers To wipe the frying pan. Chorus We have another sister, Her name is Ida Mae. She climbs up Daddy's whiskers And braids them every day. Chorus Daddy fought in Flanders, He wasn't killed, you see: His whiskers looked like bushes And fooled the enemy. Chorus When Daddy goes in swimming, No bathing suit for him. He ties his whiskers 'round his waist And happily jumps in. Chorus Daddy went out sailing, The wind blew down the mast. He hoisted up his whiskers And never went so fast. Chorus Daddy was in a tavern; He likes his lager beer. He pinned a pretzel to his nose And kept his whiskers clear. Chorus |
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Fee Fly | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | Just repeat each line after the leader. Each time through going faster and louder. |
Lyrics: | Fee. Fee Fly. Fee fly Flow. Koom a lotta, koom a lotta, koom a lotta vee sta. Oh no, no not the vee sta. Hex a meeny hex a meeny oh walla walla meeny Des a meeny heya meeny oh walla wa. Be bill oaten scoten bo bo be de dotten. Bo bo be de dotten. Bo bo be de dotten. Shhhhhhhhh Another version... Flee. Flee Fly. Flee Fly Mosquito. Calamine, Calamine, Calamine Lotion. Oh no, no no not the lotion. Itchy, itchy, scratchy, scratch Ooh, I got one down my backy. Ick went the Bug when I sprayed him with the Spray Can. Shhhhhh!! Another version... Dog. Dog Cat. Dog Cat Mouse. Froggie!!! Itsy bitsy, teenie weenie, little-bitty Froggie! Jump, jump, jump Little Froggie Gather up all the little wormies and spiders. Wormies and spiders, scrum-didili-icious. Ribbit Ribbit Ribbit Ribbit Croak Shhhhhh!! Another version... Cheese. Cheese Sauce. Anchovies. Pizza! Eatta Lotta, Eatta Lotta, Eatta Lotta Pizza. Oh No, Don't Drop The Pizza. If You Drop The Pizza Nobody Eatza. Pepperoni sausage, scrump-didili-icious! Gobble Gobble Gobble Gobble Gobble Gobble Belch! Another version... Vee. Vee vi. Vee vi vo. Vista. Koom a lotta, Koom a lotta, Koom a lotta Vee sta. Ah na na na na na vista. Esseemeenie desseemeenie, koala walla meenie. Yip bap biddildee bang Ting tang tung, oh yea! |
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Finest Pack of Cub Scouts | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: (Yellow Rose of Texas) |
Lyrics: | We're the finest Pack of Cub Scouts, That you have ever seen. We're loyal and we're honest, We're never rude or mean. We're proud to wear our uniform, We like the Gold and Blue. You know that you can count on us, To live our Promise true. We follow our Akela, We always do our best. We work on our advancement, We rarely stop to rest. We learn while earning badges, Cub Scouts know more than most. We learn to be good citizens, About that we can boast. We love our God and country, We respect our fellow man. We're busy doing good turns, We help each time we can. We're proud to be Americans, We fly our flag to show Our land is free for you and me To live and learn and grow. |
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Food | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: The Gang's All Here (just the chorus which comes about 35 seconds into the music) |
Lyrics: | Soup, soup, we all want soup, Tip your bowl and drain it, Let your whiskers strain it, Hark, hark, that funny noise, Listening to the gurgling, boys. Meat, meat, we must have meat, Fresh and juicy cow meat, Ham and pickled pigs feet, Veal, lamb and pork chops too, Any kind of meat will do. Fish, fish, we all want fish, Fish that isn't bony, Nor a little phony. Fresh fish, we won't eat stale, Any kind of fish but whale. Pie, pie, we all want pie, Apple, peach and cherry, Cheese and huckleberry, Mince pie is very fine. That's the way that we boys dine! |
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Found a Peanut | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: (Clementine) |
Lyrics: | Found a peanut, found a peanut, found a peanut just now. Just now I found a peanut, found a peanut just now. It was rotten, it was rotten, it was rotten just now. Just now it was rotten, it was rotten just now. Additional verses...: Ate it anyway Got a stomachache Called the doctor Had surgery Died anyway Went to Heaven Forgot my teddy bear Went after it Back in Heaven Kicked an angel Went the other way Found a peanut Threw it away |
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Frankenstein | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: (Clementine) |
Lyrics: | In a castle, on a mountain, Near the dark and murky Rhine. Dwelt a doctor, the concoctor, Of the monster, Frankenstein. Chorus Oh my monster, oh my monster, Oh my monster, Frankenstein. You were built to last forever, Dreadful scary Frankenstein. In a graveyard, near the castle, Where the sun refused to shine, He found noses and some toeses For his monster Frankenstein. Chorus So he took them and he built him, From the pieces he did find. And with lightning he animated The scary monster Frankenstein. Chorus Scared the townsfolk, scared the Police, Scared the kids did Frankenstein, Til with torches, they did chase him, To the castle by the Rhine. Chorus |
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Fried Ham | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: view video |
Lyrics: | Fried ham, fried ham Cheese and bologna And after the macaroni We'll have onions, pickles and pretzels And then we'll have some more fried ham, Fried ham, fried ham! Same song, second verse, English accent little bit worse ... Same song, third verse, Southern accent little bit worse ... Same song, fourth verse, Opera style little bit worse ... Same song, fifth verse, Robot style little bit worse ... Same song, sixth verse, Tongue stuck to teeth little bit worse ... and on and on and on ... |
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Friends Are Nothing | |
Intended for: | Scouts BSA, Webelos Scouts |
Lyrics: | Friends are nothing till they laugh together. They must laugh the whole day, They must laugh the night away. They must laugh, together they must laugh. Friends are nothing till they sing together. They must sing the whole day, They must sing the night away. They must sing, together they must sing. Friends are nothing till they dance together. They must dance the whole day, They must dance the night away. They must dance, together they must dance. Friends are nothing till they camp together. They must camp the whole day, They must camp the night away. They must camp, together they must camp. Friends are nothing till they part. They must part through the years, They must part with many tears. They must part, and hope to meet again some day. |
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Ghost Chickens in the Sky | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Preparation: | Nothing really needed at all, but we had some action during each chorus with 'chickens' (wearing disposable rubber gloves like swim caps) and a farmer (with a cardboard cut out axe) chasing each other around. Also if someone knows the guitar chords for the original song it adds a lot to have the accompaniment |
Notes: | The Tune: (Ghost Riders in the Sky) |
Lyrics: | A chicken farmer went out one dark and dreary day, He stopped to sit beside the coup to break along his way, When all at once a rotten egg hit him in the eye, It was a sight he dreaded...Ghost Chickens in the sky. (Chorus) Bawk, bawk bawk bawwwwwkk, Bawk, bawk bawk bawwwwwkk, Ghost Chickens in the sky The farmer had raised chickens since he was twenty-four Been workin' for the Colonel some thirty years or more Raisin' all thise chickens then sending them to fry Now they want revenge... Those chickens in the sky. (Chorus) Their beaks were black and shiny, their eyes a burnin' red, They had no meat or feathers, these chickens all were dead. They picked the farmer up and he died by the claw. They cooked him extra crispy...and ate him with coleslaw. (Chorus - repeat last line) Ghost Riders in the Sky An old cowpoke went rdin' out one dark and windy day. Upon a ridge, he rested as he went along his way. When all at once a mighty herd of red-eyed cows he saw, A-plowing through the ragged sky and up a cloudy draw. Yipppie aye-aaa Yippie aye-ooh Ghost riders in the sky. Their brands were still on fire and their hooves were made of steel. Their horns were black and shining and their hot breath he could feel. A bolt of fear went through him as they thundered through the sky. For he saw the riders coming hard and he heard their mournful cry. Yippie-aye-aaa Yippie-aye-ooh Ghost riders in the sky. Their faces gaunt, their eyes were blurred, their shirts all soaked with sweat. They're riding hard to catch that herd, but they ain't caught 'em yet. 'Cause they've got to ride forever on that range up in the sky, On horses snorting fire as they ride hard hear them cry. Yippie-aye-aaa Yippie-aye-ooh Ghost riders in the sky. As the riders loped on by him, he heard one call his name. "If you want to save your soul from hell a-riding on our range, Then, cowboy, change your ways today or with us you will ride. A-trying to catch the devil's herd across these endless skies." Yippie-aye-aaa Yippie-aye-ooh Ghost riders in the sky. |
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Gilligan's Island | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip. That started from this tropic port, aboard this tiny ship. The mate was a mighty sailing man, the skipper brave and sure. Five passengers set sail that day, for a three hour tour. a three hour tour. The weather started getting rough, the tiny ship was tossed. If not for the courage of the fearless crew, the Minnow would be lost, the Minnow would be lost. The ship took ground on the shore of this uncharted desert isle, with Giligan, the skipper too, The millionaire, and his wife, The movie star, The professor, and MaryAnn, here on Gilligan's Isle. So this is the tale of our castaways, they're here for a long, long time. They'll have to make the best of things, it's an uphill climb. The first mate, and his skipper too, will do their very best to make the others comfortable in this tropic island nest. No Phones, No lights, No Motorcars, Not a single luxury. Like Robinson Crusoe It's primitive as can be. So join us here each week, my friend, you're sure to get a smile, from seven stranded castaways, Here on Gilligan's Isle! |
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Ging Gang Goolee | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: |
Lyrics: | Ging Gang Goolee, Goolee, Goolee, Goolee Watcha Ging Gang Goo Ging Gang Goo Ging Gang Goolee, Goolee, Goolee, Goolee Watcha Ging Gang Goo Ging Gang Goo Hayla, Hayla Shayla, Hayla Shayla Hayla Ho-o-o! Hayla, Hayla Shayla Hayla Shayla Hayla Ho-o-o! Shalawally hallway shalawally shalawally! Oompah, Oompah, Oompah, Oompah! |
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Go Bananas | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: view video |
Lyrics: | Everyone stand up! Bananas unite! (place hands together straight up over head) Bananas split! (open arms and place at sides) Pick bananas, pick, pick bananas (reach up and pick bananas from a tree) Peel bananas, peel, peel bananas (peel a banana in your hand) Smash bananas, smash, smash bananas (clap hands) Eat bananas, eat, eat bananas (stuff banana in mouth and sing with mouth full) Go bananas, go, go bananas! (do a crazy dance) Form potato, form, form potato (Form potato by raising arms above head.) Form potato, form, form potato. Peel potato, peel, peel potato. (Lower one arm.) Peel potato, peel, peel potato. (Lower other arm.) Mash potato, mash, mash potato. (Stomp, jump on floor for these verses.) Mash potato, mash, mash potato. Form an orange, form, form an orange. (Lift arms above head.) Form an orange, form, form an orange. Peel an orange, peel, peel an orange. (Lower one arm.) Peel an orange, peel, peel an orange. (Lower other arm.) Squeeze an orange, squeeze, squeeze an orange. (Turn to neighbor and hug/squeeze them.) Squeeze an orange, squeeze, squeeze an orange. Build the house, build, build the house. (Arms form roof over head.) Build the house, build, build the house. Paint the house, paint, paint the house. ('Paint' your neighbor.) Paint the house, paint, paint the house. Rock the house, rock, rock the house. (Dance) Rock the house, rock, rock the house. Form some corn, form, form some corn. (Arms above head in corn shape.) Form some corn, form, form some corn. Shuck some corn, shuck, shuck some corn. (Arms lower one at a time.) Shuck some corn, shuck, shuck some corn. Pop some corn, pop, pop some corn. (Jump and clap your hands.) Pop some corn, pop, pop some corn. Form banana, form form banana. (Arms above head in banana shape.) Form banana, form form banana. Peel banana, peel, peel banana. (One arm down.) Peel banana, peel, peel banana. (Other arm down.) Go bananas! Go, go bananas! (Jump up and go bananas.) Go bananas! Go, go bananas! Form the cow, form, form the cow. (Kneel down on hands and knees.) Form the cow, form, form the cow. Tip the cow, tip, tip the cow.(Roll over onto your back.) Tip the cow, tip, tip the cow. Have a cow! Have, have a cow! (Shake arms and legs in the air.) Have a cow! Have, have a cow! Form the mullet, form, form the mullet. (Slick back your hair.) Form the mullet, form, form the mullet. Grease the mullet, grease, grease the mullet. (Rub hands in hair.) Grease the mullet, grease, grease the mullet. Rock the mullet! Rock, rock the mullet! (Nod head vigorously.) Rock the mullet! Rock, rock the mullet! |
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God Bless America | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | God bless America, land that I love. Stand beside her, and guide her, Through the night, with a light from above. From the mountains, to the prairies, To the oceans, white with foam. God bless America, my home sweet home. God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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God Bless My Underwear | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: (God Bless America) |
Lyrics: | 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, to the dryer, to my backpack, to my rear. God bless my underwear, my only pair. God bless my underwear, or I'll be bare. God bless my underwear That I wear down there. I outgrow them, then throw them, Those who wear them will never be square When the bully, gives a wedgie Pray that they won't ever tear God bless my underwear, my only pair. God bless my underwear, or I'll need to share. |
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Goin' On a Lion Hunt | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | Audience repeats each line after leader. |
Lyrics: | Chorus: Goin' on a lion hunt. Got me a gun. I'm not afraid. Look, what's up ahead? A Gate! Can't go over it. Can't go under it. Can't go around it. Gotta go through it. [Make creaking sound and open gate with hand] - Chorus Tall Grass! Can't go over it. Can't go under it. Can't go around it. Gotta go through it. [Push grass out of the way with hands] - Chorus A River! Can't go over it. Can't go under it. Can't go around it. Gotta swim through it. [swimming motion] - Chorus A Tree! Can't go under it. Can't go around it. Can't go through it. Gotta climb over it. [Climbing motions] - Chorus Quicksand! Can't go over it. Can't go under it. Can't go trhough it. Gotta walk around it. [carefully side-step around a large area] - Chorus A Mountain! Can't go under it. Can't go around it. Can't go through it. Gotta hike over it. [hike uphill] - Chorus A Cave! Can't go under it. Can't go around it. Can't go over it. Gotta go through it. [hold a light out in front and walk forward] - Chorus Spiderwebs! Can't go around it. Can't go through it. Can't go over it. Gotta go under it. [scrunch down protecting head with hands] - Chorus Spiderwebs! Can't go around it. Can't go through it. Can't go over it. Gotta go under it. [scrunch down protecting head with hands] - Chorus Bushy Tail! Big Eyes! Bigger Teeth! Bigger Roar! A Lion!!! Let's get out of here - [leader yells out the obstacle and everyone quickly does the actions] Spiderwebs! - under the spiderwebs, Cave! - out of the cave, Mountain! - over the mountain, Quicksand! - around the quicksand, Tree! - over the tree, River! - through the river, Grass! - through the grass, Gate! - through the gate. Whew, we made it! |
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Goober Peas | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | Sitting by the roadside on a summer's day Chatting with my mess-mates passing time away Lying in the shadows underneath the trees Goodness how delicious eating goober peas. Chorus: Peas, peas, peas, peas Eating goober peas Goodness how delicious Eating goober peas. When a horse-man passes, the soldiers have a rule To cry out their loudest, 'Mister, where's your mule?' But another custom, enchanting-er than these Is wearing out your grinders, eating goober peas. Chorus Just before the battle, the General hears a row He says 'The Yanks are coming, I hear their rifles now.' He looks down the roadway and what d'you think he sees? The Georgia Militia cracking goober peas. Chorus I think my song has lasted just about enough. The subject's interesting but the rhymes are mighty rough. I wish the war was over so free from rags and fleas We'd kiss our wives and sweethearts, say good-bye to goober peas. Chorus |
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Grand Old Captain Kirk | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: (Grand Old Duke of York) |
Lyrics: | The Grand old Captain Kirk, he had ten thousand men. He beamed them up to the Enterprise and beamed them down again. And when you're up, you're up,(stand) and when you're down, you're down,(crouch way down) and when you're only halfway up, you're nowhere to be found.(crouch halfway and wave arms back and forth) |
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Grand Old Duke of York | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: |
Lyrics: | The Grand old Duke of York, He had ten thousand men. He marched them up the hill, [Everyone stands up] And marched them down again. [Everyone sits down] And when you're up, you're up; [Everyone stands up] And when you're down, you're down. [Everyone sits down] And when you're only halfway up, [Everyone crouch stand] You're neither up nor down! |
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Grand Old Flag | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | She's a grand old flag, She's a high flying flag, And forever in peace may she wave. She's the emblem of, The land I love, The home of the free and the brave. Every heart beats true, For the red, white, and blue, With never a boast or a brag. Should old acquaintance be forgot Keep your eye on the grand old flag. |
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Grandma's Feather Bed | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Lyrics: | When I was a little bitty boy, just up off a floor, We used to go down to Grandma's house every month end or so. We'd have chicken pie and country ham, homemade butter on the bread. But the best darn thing about Grandma's house was her great big feather bed. Chorus: It was nine feet wide, and six feet high, soft as a downy chick. Made from the feathers of forty-eleven geese, took a whole bolt of cloth for the tick. It'd hold eight kids and four hound dogs and a piggy we stole from the shed. We didn't get much sleep but we had a lot of fun on Grandma's feather bed. After supper we'd sit around the fire, the old folks'd spit and chew. Pa would talk about the farm and the war, and Granny'd sing a ballad or two. I'd sit and listen and watch the fire till the cobwebs filled my head, Next thing I'd know I'd wake up in the morning in the middle of the old feather bed. - Chorus Well I love my Ma, I love my Pa, I love Granny and Grandpa too. I been fishing with my uncle, I wrassled with my cousin, I even kissed Aunt Lou, ew! But if I ever had to make a choice, I guess it oughta be said That I'd trade 'em all plus the gal down the road for Grandma's feather bed. - Chorus |
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Granny's In the Cellar | |
Intended for: | Scouts BSA, Webelos Scouts |
Lyrics: | Granny's in the cellar. Oh Lordy can't ya smell her, Cooking Biscuits on that darn old greasy stove. In her eye there is some matter that keeps drippin' in the batter And she whistles while the [Sniff] drips down her nose. Chorus: Down her nose, down her nose, And she whistles while the [Sniff] drips down her nose. In her eye there is some matter that keeps drippin' in the batter, And she whistles while the [Sniff] drips down her nose. Granny's in the cellar. Oh Lordy can't ya smell her, Cooking Grits on that darn old greasy stove. On her belly, there's some zits that keep poppin' in the grits, And she whistles while the [Sniff] drips down her nose. Chorus: Down her nose, down her nose, And she whistles while the [Sniff] drips down her nose. On her belly, there's some zits that keep poppin' in the grits, And she whistles while the [Sniff] drips down her nose. Granny's in the cellar. Oh Lordy can't ya smell her, Cooking Crabs on that darn old greasy stove. On her elbow, there's some scabs that keep fallin' in the crabs, And she whistles while the [Sniff] drips down her nose. - Chorus Granny's in the cellar. Oh Lordy can't ya smell her, Cooking Fries on that darn old greasy stove. On her belly there's a boil that keeps oozin' in the oil, And she whistles while the [Sniff] drips down her nose. - Chorus Granny's in the cellar. Oh Lordy can't ya smell her, Cooking Rice on that darn old greasy stove. In her hair there is some lice that keep jumpin' in the rice, And she whistles while the [Sniff] drips down her nose. - Chorus Granny's in the cellar. Oh Lordy can't ya smell her, Cooking Cobbler on that darn old greasy stove. Her glass eye is a wobbler and keeps fallin' in the cobbler, And she whistles while the [Sniff] drips down her nose. - Chorus |
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Greasy Grimy Gopher Guts | |
Intended for: | Scouts BSA, Webelos Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | Great green gobs of greasy grimy gopher guts Mutilated monkey meat Hairy pickled piggy feet French fried eyeballs floating in some kerosene And me without a spoon. Great green gobs of greasy grimy gopher guts Scab sandwich, puss on top Vulture vomit, camel snot Deep dish boogers soaking in a bowl of fat And me without a spoon. Great green gobs of greasy grimy gopher guts Parrot eyeballs dipped in glue Petrified porpoise puss Flaming ear wax bobbing in a bowl of barf And me without a spoon. Great green gobs of greasy grimy gopher guts Dessicated dinosaur dung Percollated pelican poop Tortoise turd balls with the little flies inside And me without a spoon. |
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Green Grass Grew All Around | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | There was a hole in the middle of the ground The prettiest hole that you ever did see. Well, the hole in the ground And the green grass grew all around and around And the green grass grew all around. And in this hole there was a root The prettiest root that you ever did see Well the root in the hole And the hole in the ground And the green grass grew all around and around And the green grass grew all around. And on this root there was a tree The prettiest tree that you ever did see Well the tree on the root And the root in the hole And the hole in the ground And the green grass grew all around and around And the green grass grew all around. And on this tree there was a branch The prettiest branch that you ever did see Well the branch on the tree And the tree on the root And the root in the hole And the hole in the ground And the green grass grew all around and around And the green grass grew all around. And on this branch there was twig The prettiest twig that you ever did see Well the twig on the branch And the branch on the tree And the tree on the root And the root in the hole And the hole in the ground And the green grass grew all around and around And the green grass grew all around. And on this twig there was a nest The prettiest nest that you ever did see Well the nest on the twig And the twig on the branch And the branch on the tree And the tree on the root And the root in the hole And the hole in the ground And the green grass grew all around and around And the green grass grew all around. And in this nest there was an egg The prettiest egg that you ever did see Well the egg in the nest And the nest on the twig And the twig on the branch And the branch on the tree And the tree on the root And the root in the hole And the hole in the ground And the green grass grew all around and around And the green grass grew all around. And in this egg there was a bird The prettiest bird that you ever did see Well the bird on the egg And the egg in the nest And the nest on the twig And the twig on the branch And the branch on the tree And the tree on the root And the root in the hole And the hole in the ground And the green grass grew all around and around And the green grass grew all around. And on this bird there was a wing The prettiest wing that you ever did see Well the wing on the bird And the bird on the egg And the egg in the nest And the nest on the twig And the twig on the branch And the branch on the tree And the tree on the root And the root in the hole And the hole in the ground And the green grass grew all around and around And the green grass grew all around. And on this wing, there was a feather The prettiest feather that you ever did see Well the feather on the wing And the wing on the bird And the bird on the egg And the egg in the nest And the nest on the twig And the twig on the branch And the branch on the tree And the tree on the root And the root in the hole And the hole in the ground And the green grass grew all around and around And the green grass grew all around. |
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Green Green | |
Intended for: | Scouts BSA, Webelos Scouts |
Lyrics: | Well I told my mama on the day I was born, "Don't you cry when you see I've gone, There ain't no woman gonna settle me down, I just got to be traveling on." Chorus: Green, green, it's green they say, On the far side of the hill. Green, green, I'm goin' away To where the grass is greener still. Now, there ain't nobody in the whole wide world Gonna tell me how to spend my time. I'm just a good lovin' ramblin' man, saying, "Buddy, can you spare a dime?" - Chorus Yeah, I don't care when the sun goes down Where I lay my weary head. Green, green valley or rocky road, It's there I'm gonna make my bed. |
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Grey Squirrel | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | Repeat three times, as you repeat you can go faster each time. |
Lyrics: | Grey squirrel, Grey squirrel! (bounce up and down on the words) Swish your bushy tail! (shake it) Grey squirrel, Grey squirrel! Swish your bushy tail! Put an nut between your toes( touch your toes) Wrinkle up your little nose!(poke your nose) Grey squirrel, Grey squirrel! Swish your bushy tail! [repeat] |
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Gummy Bear | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: Camptown Races |
Lyrics: | (During this verse, scouts pretend to bite off the head of a large gummy bear.) There's a bear that we all know, Gummy! Gummy! There's a bear that we all know, Gummy, Gummy Bear! Gummy, Gummy Bear! Gummy, Gummy Bear! There's a bear that we all know, Gummy, Gummy Bear! (During this verse, scouts rub the side of their face like they have a sore tooth.) Eat a lot your teeth will rot, Gummy! Gummy! Eat a lot your teeth will rot, Gummy, Gummy Bear! Gummy, Gummy Bear! Gummy, Gummy Bear! Eat a lot your teeth will rot, Gummy, Gummy Bear! (During this verse, scouts pretend to be brushing their teeth.) Mama says go brush your teeth, Gummy! Gummy! Mama says go brush your teeth, Gummy, Gummy Bear! Gummy, Gummy Bear! Gummy, Gummy Bear! Mama says go brush your teeth, Gummy, Gummy Bear! (During this verse, scouts shake their heads from side to side and then SHOUT the last line.) Dentist has some real bad news, Gummy! Gummy! Dentist has some real bad news, Gummy, Gummy Bear! Gummy, Gummy Bear! Gummy, Gummy Bear! Dentist has some real bad news... NO MORE GUMMY BEARS FOR YOU! |
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Hageleena Mageleena | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Lyrics: | Chorus: Hagaleena Magaleena Upa Staka Waka Taka Oka Poka Loka was her name. (Clap Clap) There was a funny girl, she had a funny name. She got it from her pappy just the same, same, same. Chorus She had two hairs in the middle of her head One was alive (put one finger on top of your head) And the other one was dead (put another finger on top of your head) Chorus She had two eyes in the front of her head One was green and the other was red. Chorus She had two teeth in the front of her mouth One pointed north (put one finger against your mouth, pointing north) And one the other pointed south (put another finger against your mouth, pointing south) Chorus She had two lips, two beautiful lips, Shaped just like two battleships. Chorus Her nose was so long that when she sneezed It got caught in between her knees. Chorus Her ears stuck out like the sails of a boat Her Adam's apple wandered up and down her throat. Chorus She had two arms in the middle of her body One knew judo (horizontal karate chop motion) And the other knew karate (vertical karate chop motion) Chorus She loved to polish her fingernails She bought her polish in ten gallon pails. Chorus She had two feet size twelve and a half One took a shower (kick out one foot) And the other took a bath (kick out the other foot) Chorus Her feet were flat as bathroom mats I forgot to ask how they got like that. Chorus A semi-truck hit Mag-a-leena (slow down during this line) (back to original tempo) Completely destroyed that poor machina! Chorus |
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Happy Birthday - UGH | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Lyrics: | Chorus: Happy Birthday, Ugh. Happy Birthday, Ugh. Ha-a-a-a-appy Birthday, Ugh.
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Happy Wanderer | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | I love to go a-wandering, Along the mountain track, And as I go, I love to sing, My knapsack on my back. Chorus: Val-deri, Val-dera, Val-deri, Val-dera-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha Val-deri, Val-dera. My knapsack on my back. I love to wander by the stream That dances in the sun, So joyously it calls to me, "Come! Join my happy song!" -Chorus I wave my hat to all I meet, And they wave back to me, And blackbirds call so loud and sweet From ev'ry green wood tree. -Chorus High overhead, the skylarks wing, They never rest at home But just like me, they love to sing, As o'er the world we roam. -Chorus Oh, may I go a-wandering Until the day I die! Oh, may I always laugh and sing, Beneath God's clear blue sky! -Chorus I love to go a-gorging Amid great gobs of food, And as I do my abdomen Continues to protrude. Calorie, calorah, Calorie, calorah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha Calorie, calorah, My body is obese. Italian food with all its cheese And thick tomato paste, It never seems to pass on through But hangs around my waist. French cuisine inspires me To even greater heights. An eight-course meal is quickly done In seven standard bites. A German meal is all I need To make my day complete. It's hard to keep account of all The strudel that I eat. At hot dog stands and burger joints To make my power play, They bring it in a wheelbarrow Instead of in a tray. |
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Hawaiian Punch | |
Intended for: | Scouts BSA, Bear Scouts, Webelos Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | Here's a story of a dole banana Who was bringing up three very lovely fruit. All of them had yellow peels, like their mother, The youngest was a beaut. Here's a story of a great papaya Who was living in a tree all on his own. They were two fruit in the same forest Yet they were all alone. Until one day when banana met papaya, And they knew that it was much more than a hunch That this fruit could somehow form a fruit drink. That's the way they all became Hawaiian Punch. Hawaiian Punch, Hawaiian Punch Thats the way they became Hawaiian Punch. |
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Herman, the Family Pet | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | One fine day as I was Skipping home from school, Skipping home from school, Skipping home from school. There was my mother, [snap,snap] And there was father, [snap,snap] And there was sister, [snap,snap] And there was brother, [snap,snap] And there was Herman, [snap,snap] The family pet, [snap,snap] And he was this big. (hold hands 3 inches apart) One fine day as I was ... There was my mother, [snap,snap] And there was father, [snap,snap] And there was sister, [snap,snap] But where's my brother? It makes me soooooo mad! (Stomp feet) And there was Herman, [snap, snap] The family pet, [snap, snap] And he was this big. (hold hands 1 foot apart) One fine day as I was ... There was my mother, [snap,snap] And there was father, [snap,snap] But where's my sister? It makes me soooooo mad! And there was Herman, [snap, snap] The family pet, [snap, snap] And he was this big. (hold hands 2 feet apart) One fine day as I was ... There was my mother, [snap,snap] But where's my father? It makes me soooooo mad! And there was Herman, [snap, snap] The family pet, [snap, snap] And he was this big. (hold hands 4 feet apart) One fine day as I was ... Where's my mother? It makes me soooooo mad! And there was Herman, [snap, snap] The family pet, [snap, snap] And he was this big. (hold hands as far apart as possible) One fine day as I was Skipping home from school, Skipping home from school, Skipping home from school. There was Herman, the family pet. And Herman went "BRAAACK" (Barf Sound) And, there was my mother, [snap, snap] And there was father, [snap, snap] And there was sister, [snap, snap] And there was brother, [snap, snap] And there was Herman, [snap, snap] The family pet, [snap, snap] And he was this big. (hold hands 3 inches apart) |
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Hey, Lolly | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | Make up simple rhyming verses to keep it going as long as the people want. |
Lyrics: | Chorus: Hey lolly, lolly, lolly Hey lolly, lolly, low. Hey lolly, lolly, lolly Hey lolly, lolly, low. This is a crazy kind of song, Hey lolly, lolly, low. You make it up as you go along, Hey lolly, lolly, low. When guys like us start to sing this song, Hey lolly, lolly, low. It sometimes lasts the whole night long, Hey lolly, lolly, low. First you make up a simple line, Hey lolly, lolly, low. Then another one to rhyme, Hey lolly, lolly, low. While you catch on, I'll sing a verse, Hey lolly, lolly, low. Then you do one that's even worse, Hey lolly, lolly, low. I know a man named Mr. Jones, Hey lolly, lolly, low. When he sings, everybody groans, Hey lolly, lolly, low. He sings Hey Lolly day and night, Hey lolly, lolly, low. It never seems to come out right, Hey lolly, lolly, low. I know a girl named Emily, Hey lolly, lolly, low. She sings "Hey Lolly" in just one key, Hey lolly, lolly, low. Tonight we've chosen another key, Hey lolly, lolly, low. You won't be hearing from Emily, Hey lolly, lolly, low. The singer you fast the getter it's tuff, Hey lolly, lolly, low. To line up makes that you won't muff, Hey lolly, lolly, low. Let's put this song back on the shelf, Hey lolly, lolly, low. If you want anymore you can sing it yourself, Hey lolly, lolly, low. |
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Hog Calling Time in Nebraska | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | Just a super silly song with no reason. |
Lyrics: | When it's hog calling time in Nebraska, When it's hog calling time in Nebraska, When it's hog calling time in Nebraska, Then it's hog calling time in Nebraska! Here are verses for all 50 states, but you can make up your own: When it's tide rolling time in Alabama... When it's Iditarod time in Alaska... When it's road runner time in Arizona... When it's opossum shooting time in Arkansas... When it's movie recording time in California... When it's snow boarding time in Colorado... When it's insurance selling time in Connecticut... When it's incorporating time in Delaware... When it's Disney World time in Florida... When it's peanut picking time in Georgia... When it's surfing time in Hawaii... When it's spud digging time in Idaho... When it's corn husking time in Illinois... When it's auto racing time in Indiana... When it's test making time in Iowa... When it's wheat threshing time in Kansas... When it's horse racing time in Kentucky... When it's crab catching time in Louisiana... When it's lobster catching time in Maine... When it's crab cake time in Maryland... When it's Thanksgiving time in Massachusetts... When it's car making time in Michigan... When it's ice fishing time in Minnessota... When it's cotton picking time in Mississippi... When it's sheep herding time in Missouri... When it's portaging time in Montana... When it's Elvis impersonating time in Nevada... When it's chicken farming time in New Hampshire... When it's light bulb inventing time in New Jersey... When it's space port building time in New Mexico... When it's theater going time in New York... When it's Wright flying time in North Carolina... When it's flax farming time in North Dakota... When it's buckeye throwing time in Ohio... When it's oil well drilling time in Oklahoma... When it's salmon fishing time in Oregon... When it's chocolate time in Pennsylvania... When it's quahog shucking time in Rhode Island... When it's peach picking time in South Carolina... When it's pheasant hunting time in South Dakota... When it's volunteer time in Tennessee... When it's bronco riding time in Texas... When it's Winter Olympics time in Utah... When it's maple syrup time in Vermont... When it's ham curing time in Virginia... When it's coffee drinking time in Washington... When it's coal mining time in West Virginia... When it's cheese stirring time in Wisconsin... When it's rodeo time in Wyoming... |
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Hole in my Bucket | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: |
Lyrics: | This can be a funny skit if two people have the courage to sing it in front of a group. Singing like an old man and woman is even funnier, with the woman getting more frustrated. (Two parts - Henry and Liza) There's a hole in my bucket, dear Liza, dear Liza, There's a hole in my bucket, dear Liza, a hole. Well fix it, dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry, Well fix it, dear Henry, well fix it. With what shall fix it, ... With straw, ... The straw is too long, ... Well cut it, ... With what shall I cut it, ... With an axe, ... The axe is too dull, ... Then sharpen it, ... With what shall I sharpen it, ... With a stone, ... The stone is too dry, ... Then wet it, ... With what shall I wet it, ... With water, ... In what shall I fetch it, ... With a bucket, ... But there's a hole in my bucket, ...!!! |
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Hole In the Bottom of the Sea | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | There's a hole in the bottom of the sea There's a hole in the bottom of the sea There's a hole, there's a hole There's a hole in the bottom of the sea. There's a log in the hole in the bottom of the sea There's a log in the hole in the bottom of the sea There's a log, there's a log There's a log in the hole in the bottom of the sea. [Continue to expand using a smile, on the flea, on the hair, on the wart, on the toe, on the foot, on the leg, on the frog, on the bump, on the log in the hole in the bottom of the sea. ] |
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Home On The Range | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | 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: Home, home on the range Where the deer and the antelope play Where seldom is heard a discouraging word And the skies are not cloudy all day. How often at night, when the heavens are bright With the light from the glittering stars I've stood there amazed, and asked, as I gazed, If their glory exceeds that of ours. Chorus The air is so pure, and the zephyrs so free And the breezes so balmy and light I would not exchange my home on the range For all the cities so bright. Chorus The Red man was pressed from this part of the west, He's likely no more to return, To the banks of the Red River where seldom if ever Their flickering campfires burn. Chorus Oh, I love these wild flowers in this dear land of ours, The curlew I love to hear cry, And I love the white rocks and the antelope flocks, That graze on the mountain slopes high. Chorus Oh give me a land where the bright diamond sand, Flows leisurely down in the stream; Where the graceful white swan goes gliding along, Like a maid in a heavenly dream. Chorus How often at night, when the heavens are bright, With the light from the glittering stars, Have I stood there amazed, and asked as I gaze, If their glory exceeds that of ours. Chorus Yes, give me the gleam of a swift mountain stream, And the place no hurricanes blow. Oh, give me the park where the prairie dogs bark, And the mountains all covered with snow. Chorus Oh, give me the hills and the ring of the drills, And the rich silver ore in the ground. Yes, give me the gulch where the miners can sluice, And the bright yellow gold can be found. Chorus Oh, give me the mine where the prospectors find the gold in its own native land, And the hot springs below, where the sick people go, And camp on the banks of the Grand. Chorus Oh, give me the steed and the gun that I need To shoot game from my own cabin home. Then give me the camp where the fire is a lamp, And the wild rocky mountains to roam. Chorus Yes, give me the home where the prospectors roam. Their business is always alive In those wild western hills, midst the ring of the drills. Oh, let me live there 'til I die. Chorus |
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I Wish I Were | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: 'If You're Happy and You Know It' |
Lyrics: | Oh, I wish I were a little bar of soap. Oh, I wish I were a little bar of soap. I would slippy and I'd slidey, Over everybody's hidey. Oh, I wish I were a little bar of soap. Oh, I wish I were a little hunk of mud. Oh, I wish I were a little hunk of mud. I would ooey and I'd gooey, Under everybody's shoey. Oh, I wish I were a little hunk of mud. Oh, I wish I were a little can of pop. Oh, I wish I were a little can of pop. I'd go down with a slurp, and come up with a burp. Oh, I wish I were a little can of pop. Oh, I wish I were a little slippery root. Oh, I wish I were a little slippery root. I would sit upon the trail, And knock everyone on his tail. Oh, I wish I were a little slippery root. Oh, I wish I were a little mosquito. Oh, I wish I were a little mosquito. I'd buzzy and I'd bitey, Under everybody's nighty. Oh, I wish I were a little mosquito. Oh, I wish I were a little squirty orange. Oh, I wish I were a little squirty orange. I'd go squirty, squirty, squirty, Over everybody's shirty. Oh, I wish I were a little squirty orange. Oh, I wish I were a little foreign car. Oh, I wish I were a little foreign car. I'd go speedy, speedy, speedy Over everybody's feety. Oh, I wish I were a little foreign car. Oh, I wish I were a fishy in the sea. Oh, I wish I were a fishy in the sea. Wouldn't I look cute Without my swimming suit? Oh, I wish I were a fishy in the sea. Oh, I wish I were a little safety pin. Oh, I wish I were a little safety pin. Wouldn't it be fun If I suddenly came undone? Oh, I wish I were a little safety pin. Oh, I wish I were a little band-aid strip. Oh, I wish I were a little band-aid strip. I'd stick to your hairs And pull them out in pairs. Oh, I wish I were a little band-aid strip. Oh, I wish I were a little stinky skunk. Oh, I wish I were a little stinky skunk. I'd sit up in the trees And perfume all the breeze. Oh, I wish I were a little stinky skunk. Oh, I wish I were a little sparrow bird. Oh, I wish I were a little sparrow bird. I'd sit up on the steeple and dump on all the peeple. Oh, I wish I were a little sparrow bird. Oh, I wish I were a creepy scary ghost. Oh, I wish I were a creepy scary ghost. I'd give you such a scare That you'd lose your underwear. Oh, I wish I were a creepy scary ghost. |
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I'm a Nut | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | I'm a little coconut, Sitting under this here tree. Everybody steps on me, That is why I'm cracked you see. Chorus: I'm a nut, I'm a nut, I'm a nut, nut, nut-nut-nut. Called myself on the telephone Just to see if I was home. Made a date for half past eight, Better hurry or I'll be late! - Chorus Took myself to the picture show Sat myself in the very last row Wrapped my arms around my waist Got so fresh I slapped my face! - Chorus Bought some roses at the store. Told myself I wanted more. That's why I broke up with me. Now I am a nut that's free! - Chorus Gee, I miss me all the time. Wonder if I'm doing fine. Maybe I'll stop by to see If I have a chance with me. - Chorus Coca-Cola went to town, Pepsi-Cola shot him down. Dr. Pepper fixed him up, Now we all drink 7-Up. - Chorus |
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I'm My Own Grandpa | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | Many, many years ago when I was 23, I was married to a wider who was purty as can be. This wider had a grown-up daughter who had hair of red My father fell in love with her and soon they two were wed. This made my dad my son-in-law and changed my very life For my daughter was my mother cause she was my father's wife To complicate the matter even though it brought me joy, I soon became the father of a bouncing baby boy. I'm my own grandpa, I'm my own grandpa It sounds funny I know But it really is so I'm my own grandpa. My little baby then became a brother-in-law to dad, And so became my uncle though it made me very sad. For, if he was my uncle, then that also made him brother Of the wider's grown-up daughter who, of course, was my step-mother. My father's wife then had a son who kept them on the run, And he became my grandchild for he was my daughter's son. My wife is now my mother's mother and it makes me blue Because, although she is my wife, she's my grandmother too. I'm my own grandpa, I'm my own grandpa It sounds funny I know But it really is so I'm my own grandpa. Oh, if my wife is my grandmother, then I'm her grandchild. And every time I think of it, it nearly drives me wild For now I have become the strangest case you ever saw As husband of my own grandmother, I'm my own grandpa. I'm my own grandpa, I'm my own grandpa It sounds funny I know But it really is so I'm my own grandpa. |
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I've Been Working on the Railroad | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | I've been working on the railroad All the livelong day I've been working on the railroad Just to pass the time away Can't you hear the whistle blowing Rise up so early in the morn Can't you hear the captain shouting Dinah, blow your horn Dinah, won't you blow Dinah, won't you blow Dinah, won't you blow your horn Dinah, won't you blow Dinah, won't you blow Dinah, won't you blow your horn Someone's in the kitchen with Dinah Someone's in the kitchen I know Someone's in the kitchen with Dinah Strumming on the old banjo, and singing Fie, fi, fiddly i o Fie, fi, fiddly i o Fie, fi, fiddly i o Strumming on the old banjo Miscellaneous Verses - send more if you know them I've Been Picking Up the Litter I've been pickin' up the litter, All the live long day. I've been pickin' up the litter, Just to have a place to play. Can't you see the litter basket, Sitting on the sidewalk there? Every little bit will help us, If you just show you care. Won't you pick it up? Won't you pick it up? Won't you pick it up today, today? Help us clean it up, Help us clean it up, Help clean up the U S A. Working on the Trash We've been working on RECYCLING All the trash we can, We've been working on recycling, It's a very simple plan, Separate your glass and paper, Separate your plastic and tin. Take the trash that you've recycled To your recycling bin! We've been working on REDUCING All the trash we can. We've been working on reducing It's a very simple plan Don't go wasting any products, Use just exactly what you need. Don't buy things in extra wrapping, Reduce and you'll succeed! We've been working on REUSING All the trash we can. We've been working on reusing, It's a very simple plan. If it's a paper bag you're using, Don't use it once, use it twice! Give old clothes and toys to someone, To reuse them would be nice! Working on Pollution I've been workin' on pollution All the livelong day. Pickin' up the cans and bottles That are always in the way. Can't you see the chimney smokin' Fillin' the sky with haze. Do your part to stop pollution You can help in many ways. Pinewood Derby I've been working on the Derby, Planning my race car. All the family has been helping, My car should be the star! Can't you hear the crowds a cheering, As we win the prize? Pinewood Derby time's exciting, For all the Cub Scout guys. |
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If It's Raining | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: If You're Happy |
Lyrics: | If it's raining and you know it, clap your hands. (Clap hands twice) If it's raining and you know it clap your hands. (Clap hands twice) If it's raining and you know it then your clothes will surely show it. If it's raining and you know it clap your hands. (Clap hands twice) If the mud is only knee deep, stamp your feet. If the mud is only knee deep, stamp your feet. If the mud is only knee deep, and you wish that it were hip deep, If the mud is only knee deep, stamp your feet. If mosquitoes are attacking, scratch your head. If mosquitoes are attacking, scratch your head. If mosquitoes are attacking, and you want to send them packing, If mosquitoes are attacking, scratch your head. If the wind is really blowing, shake your head. If the wind is really blowing, shake your head. If the wind is really blowing, and your hairline starts a-showing, If the wind is really blowing, shake your head. If the temperature is falling, rub your hands. If the temperature is falling, rub your hands. If the temperature is falling, and your spirits are appalling, If the temperature is falling, rub your hands. |
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It Ain't Gonna Rain No More | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Lyrics: | Chorus: Oh, it ain't gonna rain no more, no more It ain't gonna rain no more How in the heck can I wash around my neck if it ain't gonna rain no more A bum sat by the sewer And by the sewer he died And at the coroners inquest They called it 'sewer side' - Chorus A peanut sat on the railroad track It's heart was all a-flutter Along came the 4:15 Toot toot, peanut butter - Chorus My father is a butcher My mother is a cook And I'm the little hot-dog With the candy that I took - Chorus My father built a chimney He built it up so high He had to take it down each night To let the moon go by. - Chorus My daddy is a doctor, My mommy is a nurse, And I'm the little needle That gets you where it hurts. - Chorus Mary had a little lamb She kept it in a closet And every time she took it out It left a small deposit - Chorus Mary had a little lamb, Her father shot it dead Oh, she still takes it off to school But on a slice of bread. - Chorus Mary had a steamboat The steamboat had a bell. Mary went to heaven. The steamboat went to TOOT-TOOT! - Chorus My uncle was a chemist. A chemist he is no more. For what he thought was H-2-O Was H-2-S-O-4 - Chorus Peter was a rabbit A rabbit he is no more For what he thought was a rabbit hole Was a hole in the outhouse floor - Chorus I never saw a purple cow I never hope to see one But I can tell you anyhow I'd rather see than be one. - Chorus I never saw a chocolate cow I never hope to see one But judging by the milk we get There certainly must be one - Chorus |
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It's a Lie | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Lyrics: | I was born a hundred thousand years ago. (YEARS AGO) And there's nothing in this world I do not know. (DO NOT KNOW) I saw Peter, Paul, and Moses playing ring-around the roses, And I'll lick the guy who says it isn't so. (IT ISN'T SO) Chorus: It's a lie; It's a lie ; Ship ahoy, ship ahey, ship a hi-hi-hi! Oh, I've sailed the seven seas and I've sniffed the salty breeze, But I never, ever, ever saw a mermaid. (A MERMAID) I was there when Satan looked the garden o'er. (GARDEN O'ER) I saw Adam and Eve a'driven from the door. (FROM THE DOOR) I was round the corner peekin' at the apple they was eatin' I can prove I was the guy that ate the core. (ATE THE CORE) - Chorus I was there when Ceasar crossed the Rubicon. (RUBICON) I'm the guy who built the raft he crossed it on. (CROSSED IT ON) I saw Nero burning Rome, and Hannibal at home. I even saw the fall of Babylon. (BABBLE ON) - Chorus I saw Washington afloat a cake of ice. (CAKE OF ICE) I saw Sherman, Lee, and Grant a shakin' dice. (SHAKIN' DICE) I saw Roosevelt's great laugh that split his face in half, While Pershing set a trap for German mice. (GERMAN MICE) - Chorus You may thing that all this bunk, it isn't true. (IT ISN'T TRUE) But what difference does it really make to you? (MAKE TO YOU) I've been feeding you this line just to pass away the time, And now I'm going to quit because I'm through. (YOU'RE THROUGH) - Chorus I was born about a hundred years ago (YEARS AGO) And there's no badge in this world I do not own (DO NOT OWN) I knew Robert Baden-Powell with his wisdom like an owl And I'll kick the guy who says it isn't so (ISN'T SO) Chorus: It's a lie, It's a lie! Scout ahoy, scout a-hey, scout a-hi! I've been a good Scout all my life, with my flashlight and my knife, And I've lived it and I've loved it all the while! I was present at the Siege of Mafeking! (MAFEKING!) I heard the town's warning bell a-ring! (BELL A-RING!) Baden-Powell held his ground, and kept the Boers out And thus Britain had a reason to sing! (TO SING!) Chorus I was there as Mr. Boyce went through the mist (THROUGH THE MIST!) Before I left he grabbed me by the wrist (BY THE WRIST!) He offered then to pay me, but then I did decree: "I'm a scout and it's my duty to assist." (TO ASSIST!) Chorus A scout should always ever tell the truth (TELL THE TRUTH!) Or his fellow scouts may think he is uncouthe (UNCOUTHE?) But this song is for you guys, so what's a little lie Just a song to entertain the youth. (THE YOUTH!) |
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Itsy Bitsy Spider Birthday | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: Itsy Bitsy Spider Climbed Up the Waterspout |
Lyrics: | The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the birthday cake. Itsy bitsy quickly learned he'd made a big mistake. He climbed up the candle before the cake was cut. The itsy bitsy spider, he burned his little butt! |
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Jaws | |
Intended for: | Scouts BSA, Webelos Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: Do Re Mi |
Lyrics: | JAWS - A mouth, a great big mouth TEETH - The things that rip and crunch BITE - The friendly sharks 'hello' US - His favorite juicy lunch BLOOD - That turns the ocean red GULP - a single bite of flesh CHOMP - That means the sharks been fed That will bring us back to ... [Repeat quietly, then loudly.] |
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John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Lyrics: | John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt, His name is my name too. Whenever we go out, The people always shout, There goes John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt. Dah dah dah dah dah dah dah dah |
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Jon Johnson | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | Use as thick a 'Norwegian Ole and Sven' type accent as you can. Just keeping singing it as long as everyone can stand. |
Lyrics: | My name is Jon Johnson, I come from Wisconsin. I work in the lumberyard there. When I walk down the street, All the people I meet Say, "Hey, What's your name?" And I tell 'em: [Repeat] |
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King's Knight Out | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: |
Lyrics: | King Arthur had a date He stayed out very late The Queen was mad. The Queen, she paced the floor The King came in at four She met him at the door God save the King. He'd been out with the knights They had been in a fight, With enemies. He fell into the moat Pushed by a passing goat He could just barely float God save the King. His friends would not come near Loaded with battle gear They could not swim. Helmets and armor, new, Cross-bows and arrows, too. Even a metal shoe, God save the King. Just then a knight went by His clothes were nice and dry He jumped right in. Swam to the sinking King Pulled him out of the stream You should have heard him scream, God save the King! |
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Little Birdies | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Lyrics: | Way up in the sky (jump high) The little birds fly (flap arms) While down in the nest (form nest with arms) The little birds rest (hands next to head like napping) Shhh! They're sleeping. (stage whisper shh! say quietly they're sleeping) With a wing on the left (fold left arm under) And a wing on the right (fold right arm under) The little birds sleep (hands next to head like napping) All through the night. Shhh! They're sleeping. (stage whisper shh! say quietly they're sleeping) The BRIGHT SUN COMES UP! (Yell it out and jump high with arms above head) The dew goes away (hands like banging on a keyboard) Good morning, good morning, the little birds say (raise arms up and down) Way up in the sky The big birdies die While down in the nest So do the rest. Shhh! THEY'RE DYING! The bright sun comes up. The blood dries away. Good morning, good morning the happy hunters say. |
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Little Black Things | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: (Clementine) |
Lyrics: | Chorus: Little black things, Little black things, Crawling up and down my arms, If I wait till they have babies, I can start a black things farm! Haven't had a bath in two years, And I never change my clothes, But I've got these little black things, Where they come from, Heaven knows! - Chorus Once a cute girl, tried to kiss me, But she screamed and gave a yell, And she ran before I could ask her, Was it the black things or the smell? - Chorus |
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Little Green Frog | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Lyrics: | Eee Ah went the little green frog one day Eee Ah went the little green frog. Eee Ah went the little green frog one day His eyes went Eee and Ah. Honk, Honk, went the big blue bus one day Squish, Squash, went the little green frog. His eyes don't go Eee Ah any more 'Cause he got eaten up by a dog. Woof! Woof! |
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Littlest Worm | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | Like 'I Met a Bear'. Repeat short line after leader, then everyone sings verse together. |
Lyrics: | The littlest worm I ever saw, Was stuck inside My soda straw. everyone: The littlest worm I ever saw, was stuck inside my soda straw. He said to me, don't take a sip. For if you do, I'll surely slip. everyone: He said to me don't take a sip, for if you do I'll surely slip. I took a sip and he went down right through my pipes he must have drowned. everyone: I took a sip and he went down, right through my pipes he must have drowned. I coughed him up and he was dead. I buried him in my counselor's bed. He was my pal. He was my friend. But now he's gone and that's the end. |
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Meadow Muffin Blues | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Lyrics: | Chorus: I've got the meadow muffin blues, On the bottom of my shoes. Can't seem to shake it, Got to take it home and scrape it. I got the meadow muffin blues. While I was walkin' through a field one day, Stopped to say good day A cow dropped her dinner And I'm standing iner She quickly smiled and walked away. Chorus Now a cow's sense of humor is kind of bent And the stuff is stickin' like cement. It started raining and my legs are really straining So I kicked off my shoes and away I went. Chorus You've heard of the dangers in the woods, And in the city it's the druggies in the hoods. When you're walking through a pasture You better walk a little faster Or your shoes are going to pick up all the goods. Chorus |
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Milk | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Lyrics: | Give me a long M 'Mmmm' Give me a short M 'm' Chorus: Don't give me no pop, no pop Don't give me no tea, no tea Just give me that milk, moo, moo, moo, moo Wisconsin milk moo, moo, moo, moo Give me a long I 'Iiiii' Give me a short I 'i' Chorus Give me a long L 'Lllll' Give me a short L 'l' Chorus Give me a long K 'Kkkkk' Give me a short K 'k' Chorus Give me a long milk 'Chocolate' Give me a short milk 'skim' Chorus Give me a real milk 'Whole' Give me a fake milk 'Soy' Chorus |
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Mine Hand on Mineself | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | Heavy German Accent The Tune: |
Lyrics: | (point to top of head) Mine hand on mineself, Vas ist das here? Das ist mine 'hat holder', my momma dear. Hat holder, Hat holder, rinky-dinky-doo. Dat's vhat ve learnt in der school, BOOM BOOM! (point to forehead) Mine hand on mineself, Vas ist das here? Das ist mine 'sweat browser', my momma dear. Sweat browser, hat holder, rinky-dinky-doo. Dat's vhat ve learnt in der school, BOOM BOOM! (point to eye) Mine hand on mineself, Vas ist das here? Das ist mine 'eye blinker', my momma dear. Eye blinker, sweat browser, hat holder, rinky-dinky-doo. Dat's vhat ve learnt in der school, BOOM BOOM! (point to nose) Mine hand on mineself, Vas ist das here? Das ist mine 'nose blower', my momma dear. Nose blower, eye blinker, sweat browser, hat holder, rinky-dinky-do. Dat's vhat ve learnt in der school, BOOM BOOM! Repeat as you work your way down the body, adding to the list in the 5th line: ear lober (ear) cookie duster (mustache) food grinder (mouth) chin chopper (chin) rubber necker (neck) neck kinker (adam's apple) chest thumper (heart) don't knower (shoulders - shrug them) arm bender (elbow) bread basket (stomache) best siden (turn around and point to rump) kid bopper (hand) knee bender (knee) bug stomper (foot) |
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Miss Lucy | |
Intended for: | Webelos Scouts |
Lyrics: | Miss Lucy had a baby [C F C D C A C] She named him Tiny Tim [C F C D Eflat E] She put him in the bathtub [C E C D C A C] To see if he could swim [C D C D E F] He drank up all the water He ate up all the soap He tried to eat the bathtub But it wouldn't go down his throat Miss Lucy called the doctor Miss Lucy called the nurse Miss Lucy called the lady with the alligator purse "Measles" said the doctor "Tonsils" said the nurse "Hungry" said the lady with the alligator purse Miss Lucy had a steamboat The steamboat had a bell The steamboat went to heaven Miss Lucy went to ... Hello operator Please give me Number 9 And if you disconnect me I'll kick you from ... Behind the yellow curtain There was a piece of glass Miss Lucy sat upon it And cut her little ... Ask me no more questions I'll tell you no more lies The boys are in the bathroom Zipping up their ... Flies are in the city Bees are in the park Miss Lucy and her boyfriend Are kissing in the ... Dark is like a movie A movie's like a show A show is like a TV And that is all ... I know, I know my ma I know, I know my pa I know, I know my girlfriend when she does the cha-cha-cha [ wiggle hips like a dancing girl on 'cha-cha-cha'] My mother is Godzilla My father is King Kong And now I have to slap myself for singing this dumb song! [slap forehead] |
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Mother Goony Bird | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: Father Abraham |
Lyrics: | Mother Goony Bird had seven chicks. Seven chicks had Mother Goony Bird. And they couldn't fly, and they couldn't swim, They could only go like this: Right wing (right arm bent in "wing" position, flaps up and down) Repeat, this time add: Left wing (left arm goes along with right wing) Keep repeating add one each time: Right foot Left foot Head up and down Chin up Tail Out Turn Around On the last one, wait until they all turn around about once and then add, Sit DOWN! |
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Muff, the Tragic Wagon | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: (Puff, the Magic Dragon) |
Lyrics: | Muff the Tragic Wagon lived by the street And rolled along the boulevard, through rain and snow and sleet. Little Tommy Pumpkin loved that wagon, Muff, And rolled him home and filled him up With toys and other stuff. Together they would travel along the avenue Tommy hanging out his leg would scuff his Sunday shoe. Taxi cabs and buses would honk as they went past, Tragic wagons never seem to need to stop for gas. Chorus Children live forever, but not so children's toys, Wagons can't forever be a friend to little boys. And one gray day it happened while Tommy took his nap, A garbage truck ran over Muff and turned him into scrap. Chorus Little Tommy Pumpkin said just off the cuff, There will never be another tragic wagon, Muff. |
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Mules | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | More of a poem that's fun for scouts to figure out what is being said. |
Lyrics: | 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 Behind We Find What These Be For; So Stand Before the Two Behind and Behind the Two Before. |
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My Bonnie | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: |
Lyrics: | 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. Chorus: Bring back, bring back, Oh, bring back my Bonnie to me, to me. Bring back, bring back, Oh, bring back my Bonnie to me. Other Bonnie verses: My Bonnie has tuberculosis. My Bonnie has only one lung. My Bonnie can cough up raw oysters, and roll them around on her tongue. My Bonnie has tuberculosis. My Bonnie has only one lung. My Bonnie spits blood in her pocket And dries it and chews it for gum. My Bonnie leaned over the gas tank, The height of its contents to see; I lighted a match to assist her, Oh, bring back my Bonnie to me. Last night as I lay on my pillow, Last night as I lay on my bed, I stuck my feet out of the window, This morning my neighbors were dead. Bring back, bring back, Oh bring back my neighbors to me, to me. Bring back, bring back, Oh bring back my neighbors to me. My mother's an apple pie maker. My father he fiddles for tin. My sister scrubs floors for a living. Oh boy, how the money rolls in. Rolls in, rolls in, Oh boy, how the money rolls in, rolls in. Rolls in, rolls in, Oh boy, how the money rolls in. 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 Bring back, bring back, Oh bring back my bucket to me, to me. Bring back, bring back, Oh bring back my bucket to me. I really felt rotten this morning, They tell me I really looked pale, My stomach gave adequate warning, To lean far out over the rail. Chorus The sound of a stomach in motion, A murmuring noise inside me, I looked down and there on the water, Was breakfast and dinner and tea. Chorus Breakfast Song Your breakfast is calling this morning, Your bacon is crisp in the pan, Your pancakes are doing a flip, flop, I'm cooking as fast as I can. Get up! Get up! Oh, roll yourself out of the bed, the bed. Get up! Get up! Oh, don't be an old sleepy head. My Turkey My turkey went walking one morning The November weather to see. A man with a hatchet approached her Oh, bring back my turkey to me. Chorus Gobble, Gobble, Oh bring back my turkey to me, to me. Gobble, Gobble, Oh bring back my turkey to me! I went down the sidewalk a shoppin' The sights in show windows to see. And everywhere hung great fat gobblers. Oh, bring back my turkey to me. Chorus I went out to dinner and ordered The best things they had I could see. They brought it all roasted and sizzling; They brought back my turkey to me. Chorus My turkey has two juicy drumsticks My turkey has two crispy wings My turkey has ten pounds of stuffing But only one wishbone, poor thing! Chorus My turkey looked great on the platter My turkey looked great on my dish But after that last turkey sandwich Hold onto that wishbone and wish! Chorus |
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My Country Tis of Thee | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: |
Lyrics: | My country,' tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing; land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrims' pride, from every mountainside let freedom ring! My native country, thee, land of the noble free, thy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills, thy woods and templed hills; my heart with rapture thrills, like that above. Let music swell the breeze, and ring from all the trees sweet freedom's song; let mortal tongues awake; let all that breathe partake; let rocks their silence break, the sound prolong. Our fathers' God, to thee, author of liberty, to thee we sing; long may our land be bright with freedom's holy light; protect us by thy might, great God, our King. |
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My Country's Tired of Me | |
Intended for: | Wolf Scouts, Bear Scouts, Webelos Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: |
Lyrics: | My country's tired of me I'm goin' to Germany To see the King. His name is Donald Duck He drives a garbage truck From every mountainside Let garbage fling. |
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My Dead Dog Rover | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: (Four Leaf Clover) |
Lyrics: | I'm looking over my dead dog Rover, That I over-ran with the mower. One leg is missing the other is gone. The third one is scattered all over the lawn. No need explaining the one remaining It's splattered on the kitchen door. I'm looking over my dead dog Rover, that I over-ran with the mower. I'm looking over my dead dog Rover Who died on the kitchen floor. One leg is broken, the other is lame, The third leg is missing, the fourth needs a cane. No need explaining, the tail remaining Was caught in the oven door. I'm looking over my dead dog Rover Who died on the kitchen floor. |
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My Leader | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean |
Lyrics: | My leader 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 scalp. Chorus: Bring back, bring back, Oh bring back my leader to me, to me. Bring back, bring back, Oh bring back my leader to me! My leader was proud of his whiskers, To shave them would give him the blues. They hung all the way to his ankles, And he used them for shining his shoes. (Chorus) My leader had faith in a sailboat He'd built from an old hollow tree. My leader set sail for Australia, Now my leader lies under the sea. (Chorus) My leader made friends with hyenas, He gave them a ride on his raft. When a crocodile reached up and grabbed him, The hyenas just sat there and laughed. (Chorus) My leader annoyed his dear parents They tossed him right out of the bus. And if we don't mend our behavior, Why that's what will happen to us. (Chorus) My brother has just joined a Scout troop He welcomed the challenge with glee. But he's awful hard work for his leader And his leader just happens to be me. (Chorus) I've told him the Law and the Promise I've shown him the handshake and sign I've told him we try to get badges But I didn't mean he should take mine! (Chorus) Raingutter Regatta We're having a Cub Scout regatta. We've sanded and painted our boats. I put on so much decoration, I sure hope my little boat floats. Chorus: Sail on, sail on, Sail on little sailboat, sail on, sail on. Sail on, sail on, Sail on little boat 'til you've won. My boat sails along the raingutter. I blow it with all of my might. But I can't steer the sail for the rudder, So it bounces first left and then right. Chorus It got to the end of the gutter, But somebody pulled out the plug. The water is rapidly draining. My little boat goes down - glug, glug! |
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Oh, Susanna | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee. I'm goin' to Lousiana, my true love for to see. It rained all night the day I left, the weather it was dry The sun so hot I froze to death, Susanna don't you cry. Chorus: Oh! Susanna, oh don't you cry for me. I'm goin' to Lousiana, my true love for to see. I had a dream the other night, when everything was still. I thought I saw Susanna a-comin' down the hill. The buckwheat cake was in her mouth, the tear was in her eye. Says I, I'm comin' from the South, Susanna don't you cry. Chorus I soon will be in New Orleans, and then I'll look all 'round. And when I find Susanna, I'll fall upon the ground. But if I do not find her, this darkie'll surely die And when I'm dead and buried, Susanna don't your cry. Chorus |
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Old Chisholm Trail | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | Come along boys and listen to my tale; I'll tell you of my troubles on the old Chisholm trail. Chorus: Come-a ti yi yippy, yippy, yay, yippy yay! Come-a ti yi yippy, yippy, yay! On a ten dollar horse and a forty dollar saddle; Ridin' and a punchin' them Texas cattle Chorus We left old Texas October twenty-third Drivin' up the trail with a U-2 herd Chorus I jumped in the saddle an' I grabbed a-hold the horn, The best darned cowpuncher ever was born. Chorus I was on my best horse, and a going on the run, The quickest shootin' cowboy that ever pulled a gun. I'm up in the morning before daylight; Before I get to sleep the moon's shining bright. It's bacon and beans most every day, I'd sooner be a-eatin' the prairie hay. Feet in the stirrups and seat in the saddle, I hung and rattled with them long-horn cattle. Well the days are hot and the nights are cold This cowboy life is gettin' mighty old There's mud in the gully and dust in the draw The bossman's meaner than my mother-in-law Spent two days lookin' for muley-headed calf Ain't been to sleep in a week and a half Well the water's gettin' scarce and we're runnin' out of light Looks like we're gonna have to drive 'em all night It's cloudy in the west, a-lookin' like rain, And my durned old slicker's in the wagon again. The wind commenced to blow, and the rain began to fall, And it looked, by grab, like we was goin' to lose 'em all. No chaps, no slicker, and it's pourin' down rain, And I swear, by gosh, I'll never night-herd again. Got a hole in my hat where the rain runs in Got a hole in my boot where it runs out again We rounded 'em up and put 'em on the cars, And that was the last of the old Two Bars. I'm going to the ranch to draw my money, Goin' into town to see my honey. I went to the boss to draw my roll, He figured me out nine dollars in the hole. I'll sell my outfit as soon as I can, 'Cause I ain't punchin' cattle for no mean boss man. So I sold old baldy and I hung up my saddle, And I bid farewell to the longhorn cattle. |
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Old Mother Leary | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | Late one night When we were all in bed Old mother Leary left a lantern in the shed And when the cow kicked it over She winked her eye and said, There'll be a HOT time on the old town tonight. FIRE, FIRE, FIRE! Backwards Version Night one late When bed in all were we Old Leary mother left a shed the lantern in. And when the kick cowed it over She eyed her wink and said, There'll be an old time on the hot town tonight. ERIF, ERIF, ERIF! |
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On a Day Like This | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Lyrics: | On a day like this (clap, clap) On a day like this (clap, clap) On a day like this (clap) I need my friends to help me. (clap, clap) [Repeat, each time adding another motion and sound to what is being done.] [honk, honk; boola, boola; finger snaps, stamp feet, ...] The third line only has ONE of each action. |
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On Top of Old Smokey | |
Intended for: | Scouts BSA, Webelos Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | On top of Old Smokey All covered with snow, I lost my true lover For courting too slow. Now, courting is a pleasure And parting is grief, And a false-hearted lover Is worse than a thief. A thief will just rob you And take what you have, But a false-hearted lover Will lead you to the grave. And the grave will decay you And turn you to dust; Not one girl in a hundred A poor boy can trust. They'll hug you and kiss you And tell you more lies Than the crossties on the railroad Or stars in the sky. So, caome all you young maidens And listen to me, Never place your affection On a green willow tree. For the leaves they will wither, And the roots they will die, You'll all be forsaken And never know why. On top of Old Smokey All covered with snow, I lost my true lover For courting too slow. On top of Old Smokey, All covered with sand, I shot my school teacher, With an old rubber band. I shot her with pleasure, I shot her with pride, For I couldn't miss her, She was forty feet wide. She run out and catched me, Throwed me 'cross her knee, But in the seat of my britches, I had my old Geography. She reached for her ruler, And took a swipe at me, She missed old Kentucky, But she hit Tennessee. On top of Old Smokey All covered with dirt, I lost my suspenders My socks and my shirt. I lost my umbrella. I lost my pet frog. My food in my lunch box, Got ate by a dog. I lost my left sneaker, My hat and my comb. I lost my new toothbrush. I lost my way home. I found my way home, then I did sure enough. And I found my mommy With all of my stuff Yes I did (with all of my stuff!) On top of my pizza All covered with sauce Could not find the mushrooms I think they got lost. I looked in the closet I looked in the sink I looked in the cup that Held my cola drink. I looked in the saucepan Right under the lid No matter where I looked Those mushrooms stayed hid. Next time you make pizza I'm begging you, please Do not give me mushrooms But just plain old cheese. On top of spaghetti, All covered with cheese, I lost my poor meatball, When somebody sneezed. It rolled off the table, And on to the floor, And then my poor meatball, Rolled out of the door. It rolled in the garden, And under a bush, And then my poor meatball, Was nothing but mush. The mush was as tasty As tasty could be, And then the next summer, It grew into a tree. The tree was all covered, All covered with moss, And on it grew meatballs, And tomato sauce. So if you eat spaghetti, All covered with cheese, Hold on to your meatball, Whenever you sneeze. |
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Onni Wonni Wakki | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | Onni wonni wakki Wah wah, Onni wonni wakki Wah wah, Aye yi yi yippi yi yi yi. Aye yi, aye yi, aye yi, aye yi Repeat the song three times, doing the actions in rhythm with the music. During the first verse, put both hands on your knees. Then move them to the knees of the person to your right. Then on your own knees. Then on the knees of the person to your left. Then back on your own knees. Go back and forth in rhythm. During second verse, start with arms folded (not tucked in) in front of your chest. Put right hand out. Put left hand on top of it. Put left hand back in folded position. Put right hand in folded position. Repeat by putting left hand out first. During last verse, put both hands on your knees. Then put left hand on nose while crossing right arm over to touch left ear. Then put hands on knees. Then touch nose with right hand while touching right ear with left hand. |
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Patsy Atsy Ori Aye | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Lyrics: | In 18 hundred and 41, work on the railroad had just begun. Work on the railroad had just begun. Working on the railroad. Chorus: Patsy-atsy-orri-ay Patsy-atsy-orri-ay Patsy-atsy-orri-ay Working on the railroad. In 18 hundred and 42 I found myself with nothing to do I found myself with nothing to do So I worked on the railroad. In 1843 the railroad company hired me The railroad company hired me To work upon the railroad. In 1844 found my back was mighty sore Found my back was mighty sore From working on the railroad. In 1845 thought myself more dead than alive Thought myself more dead than alive From working on the railroad. In 1846 I dropped four dynamite sticks I dropped four dynamite sticks While working on the railroad. In 1847 found myself at the gates of heaven Found myself at the gates of heaven After working on the railroad. In 1848 walked right through the pearly gate Walked right through the pearly gate After working on the railroad. In 1849 floated around on cloud nine. Floated around on cloud nine. No more working on the railroad. In 18 hundred and forty-ten, if you want to listen I'll sing it again. |
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Paw Paw Patch | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Lyrics: | Where, oh where, oh where is Susie? Where, oh where, oh where is Susie? Where, oh where, of where is Susie? Way down yonder in the paw-paw patch. Chorus: Pickin' up paw-paws; put 'em in a basket. Pickin' up paw-paws; put 'em in a basket. Pickin' up paw-paws; put 'em in a basket. Way down yonder in the paw-paw patch. Come along, boys, and let's go find her. Come along, boys, and let's go find her. Come along, boys, and let's go find her. Way down yonder in the paw-paw patch. - Chorus She's a queen of old Hawaii. She's a queen of old Hawaii. She's a queen of old Hawaii. Way down yonder in the paw-paw patch. - Chorus She can teach you how to hula. She can teach you how to hula. She can teach you how to hula. Way down yonder in the paw-paw patch. - Chorus |
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Peanut Butter | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | Well, there's a food going 'round and it's a sticky, sticky goo - Peanut, peanut butter It tastes to good, but it's so hard to chew - Peanut, peanut butter People everywhere, they think it's the most - Peanut, peanut butter Early in the morning they put it on their toast - Peanut, peanut butter Chorus: I like peanut butter, creamy peanut butter, chunky peanut butter, too! My old dog started barking in the middle of the night - Peanut, peanut butter He woke up all my neighbors, I almost got in a fight - Peanut, peanut butter So I gave him peanut butter just to quiet him down - Peanut, peanut butter He chewed himself to sleep and he never made a sound - Peanut, peanut butter Chorus I went to a dinner party and what did they eat? - Peanut, peanut butter I took a big bite and it stuck to my teeth - Peanut, peanut butter People going 'round look like they got the mumps - Peanut, peanut butter They were eating peanut butter in great, big hunks - Peanut, peanut butter Chorus |
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Peanut Butter and Jelly | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | There's no recorded tune I know of - you just need to hear it done and remember. |
Lyrics: | First ya find the peanuts and ya dig 'em, ya dig 'em, ya dig 'em, dig 'em, dig 'em. Chorus: Making peanut, peanut butter, jelly. Peanut, peanut butter, jelly. Then ya take the peanuts and ya smash 'em, ya smash 'em, ya smash 'em, smash 'em, smash 'em. Chorus Then ya take the butter and ya spread it, ya spread it, ya spread it, spread it, spread it. Chorus Then ya find the grapes and ya pick 'em, ya pick 'em, ya pick 'em, pick 'em, pick 'em. Chorus Then ya take the grapes and ya squish 'em, ya squish 'em, ya squish 'em, squish 'em, squish 'em. Chorus Then ya take the jelly and ya spread it, ya spread it, ya spread it, spread it, spread it. Chorus Then ya take the bread and ya fold it, ya fold it, ya fold it, fold it, fold it. Chorus Then ya take the sandwich and ya bite it, ya bite it, ya bite it, bite it, bite it. Chorus Then ya take the sandwich and ya chew it, ya chew it, ya chew it, chew it, chew it. Chorus Then ya take the sandwich and ya swallow it, ya swallow it, ya swallow it, swallow it, swallow it. Chorus |
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Pinewood Derby | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: Take Me Out to the Ballgame |
Lyrics: | Take me out to the pinewood, take me out to the crowd. Buy me some graphite and a sanding block, I don't care if I ever get back. We will root root root for my racer, If I don't win you can say That I cut, sanded and designed it myself In the Cub Scout Way! B'gosh their starting the race now, I see my friend's in the heat. He's standing there biting his fingernails, but I am sure that he'll never be beat! For, we'll root root root for my den-mate, If he doesn't win we can say That he cut, sanded, and designed it himself In the Cub Scout Way! The Scouts have declared a winner, And I am proud to say, My racer, it got to the end of the track, And my den leader let me bring it back For a second heat in consolation, Was my decision today. But I cut, sanded, and designed it myself In the Cub Scout Way! |
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Pink Pajamas | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: Battle Hymn of the Republic |
Lyrics: | I wear my pink pajamas, in the summer when it's hot. I wear my flannel nighties in the winter when it's not. And sometimes in the springtime and sometimes in the fall, I jump right in between the sheets with nothing on at all. Chorus: Glory, glory, Hallelujah; Glory, glory, What's it to ya? Balmy breezes blowing through ya, With nothing on at all. I wake up in the morning with the sheet around my head, And my little footsie-wootsies are a stickin' out of bed, And then I even notice that I'm lying on the floor, I swear I won't be drinking Coca-Cola any more. Chorus |
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Pizza Man | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | Make up some more on your own This is a repeat after me song. |
Lyrics: | Hey, Hey, Bo Diddly Bop (echo) I've got to get back to my job (echo) with a Pizza in my hand [hand flat palm up, holding pizza box] (echo) I'm gonna be a Pizza Man! (echo) Hey, Hey, Bo Diddly Bop (echo) I've got to get back to my job (echo) With my car keys in my hand [pretend to drive] (echo) I'm gonna drive a Chevy van! (echo) Chevy van (echo) Pizza Man! (echo) Hey, hey, Bo Diddly Bop (echo) I've got to get back to my job (echo) With a basketball in my hand [shoot the ball] (echo) I'm gonna be like Michael Jor-DAN (echo) Michael Jor-DAN (echo) Chevy van (echo) Pizza Man! (echo) Continue to add the next line to the repeated list at the end of each verse. Here are some more to add: - With these wires in my hand - I'm gonna be an ElectricIAN - With dead bodies in my hand - I'm gonna be a MorticIAN - With these nun-chuks in my hand - I'm gonna be like Jackie Chan - With this eagle in my hand - I'm gonna be an AmeriCAN - With these books in my hand - I'm gonna be a LibrarIAN - With these Fruit Loops in my hand - I'm gonna be Toucan Sam - With these ice cubes in my hand - I'm gonna be a pengUIAN - With a doughnut in each hand - I'm gonna be a pOliceman - With a calculator in my hand - I'm gonna be a mathematicIAN - With a salad bowl in my hand - I'm gonna be a vegetarIAN - With a guitar in my hand - I'm gonna be a musicIAN - With a puppy in my hand - I'm gonna be a veterinarIAN - With a fire hose in my hand - I'm gonna be a FireMAN |
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Rattlin' Bog | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | Chorus Oh, Oh, The rattlin' bog, The bog down in the valley-O Oh, Oh, The rattlin' bog, The bog down in the valley-O And in that bog there was a tree, A rare tree, a rattlin' tree. With the tree in the bog, And the bog down in the valley-O. Chorus And on that tree there was a limb, A rare limb, a rattlin' limb. With the limb on the tree, And the tree in the bog, And the bog down in the valley-O. Chorus And on that limb there was a branch, A rare branch, a rattlin' branch. With the branch on the limb, And the limb on the tree, And the tree in the bog, And the bog down in the valley-O. Chorus (Continue pattern adding twig, nest, egg, bird, feather, flea, leg, foot, boot, and finally ...) And on that boot there was a lace, A rare lace, a rattlin' lace. With the lace on the boot, And the boot on the foot, And the foot on the leg, And the leg on the flea, And the flea on the feather, And the feather on the bird, And the bird on the egg, And the egg in the nest, And the nest on the twig, And the twig on the branch, And the branch on the limb, And the limb on the tree, And the tree in the bog, And the bog down in the valley-O. Chorus And on that lace, there was an END. |
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Red River Valley | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | 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. Chorus: Come and sit by my side if you love me; Do not hasten to bid me adieu, But remember the Red River Valley, And the girl that has loved you so true. I've been thinking a long time, my darling, Of the sweet words you never would say, Now, alas, must my fond hopes all vanish? For they say you are going away. - Chorus Won't you think of the valley you're leaving, Oh, how lonely and sad it will be, Just think of the fond heart you're breaking, And the grief you are causing to me. - Chorus From this valley they say you are going, When you go, may your darling go too? Would you leave her behind unprotected, When she loves no one other than you. - Chorus As you go to your home by the ocean, May you never forget those sweet hours, That we spent in the Red River Valley, And the love we exchanged 'mid the flowers. - Chorus I have promised you, darling, that never Will a word from my lips cause you pain, And my life, it will be yours forever, If you only will love me again. - Chorus They will bury me where you have wandered, Near the hills where the daffodils grow, When you're gone from the Red River valley, For I can't live without you I know. - Chorus |
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Roadkill Stew | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: Three Blind Mice |
Lyrics: | Roadkill stew Roadkill stew Tastes so good Just like it should First you go down to the Interstate You wait for the critter to meet its fate You take it home and make it great Roadkill stew Roadkill stew Three blind mice are dead Three blind mice are dead See how they lie See how they lie Cold grey bodies on the slab Cold grey bodies on the slab Poor dead mice Poor dead mice Egg fried rice Egg fried rice King prawn foo yung King prawn foo yung Beef with pepper and black bean sauce Battered round meat things (I hope it's not horse) Did I remembember to order, of course The egg fried rice Egg fried rice Egg fried rice Crispy won ton Crispy won ton Half an aromatic crispy duck Served with pancakes and hoi sin muck (I don't think it'd dead 'cause I just heard a 'cluck') And egg fried rice Egg fried rice Egg fried rice Spring onion Spring onion Szechuan chicken washed down with Champagne Deep fried seaweed and chicken chow mein Eat it all once, and then eat it again With egg fried rice Three small rodents with optical deficiencies, Three small rodents with optical deficiencies, Observe how they perambulate, Observe how they perambulate! They all hastened after the agriculturist's spouse. She severed their posterior appendages with a chef's chopping implement. Have ever you audited such an account in your existence As three small rodents with optical deficiencies? Three small mice, three small mice, They pined for some fun, they pined for some fun. They made up their minds to set out to roam, Said they, 'Too dull to remain at home' And all the luggage they took was a comb, Three small mice, three small mice. Three bold mice, three bold mice, They came to an inn, they came to an inn. Good evening good host can you give us a bed ? The host he grinned and shook his head So they all slept out in a field instead, Three bold mice, three bold mice. Three cold mice, three cold mice, They woke up next morn, they woke up next morn. They each had a cold and a swollen face From sleeping all night in an open space; They rose quite early and left the place. Three cold mice, three cold mice. Three hungry mice, three hungry mice, They searched for some food, they searched for some food. But all they found was a walnut shell That lay by the side of a dried-up well; Who had eaten the nut they could not tell, Three hungry mice, three hungry mice. Three starved mice, three starved mice, They came to a farm, they came to a farm. The farmer was eating some bread and cheese, So they all went down on their hands and knees, Said 'Oh give us a morsel please'. Three starved mice, three starved mice. Three glad mice, three glad mice, They ate all they could, they ate all they could. They felt so happy they danced with glee But the farmer's wife came out to see What might their merrymaking be. Three glad mice, three glad mice. Three poor mice, three poor mice, They soon changed their tune, they soon changed their tune. The farmer's wife said what are you at, And why are you dancing around like that ? Just wait a minute I'll fetch the cat. Three poor mice, three poor mice. Three scared mice, three scared mice, They ran for their lives, they ran for their lives. They jumped out on the window ledge, The mention of cats put their teeth on edge So they hid themselves in a bramble hedge. Three scared mice, three scared mice. Three sad mice, three sad mice, What could they do, what could they do ? The bramble hedge was most unkind, It scratched their eyes and made them blind And soon each mouse went out of his mind. Three sad mice, three sad mice. Three blind mice, three blind mice, See how they run, see how they run. They all ran after the farmer's wife Who cut off their tails with a carving knife, Did you ever see such a sight in your life As three blind mice, three blind mice. Three sick mice, three sick mice. They gave way to tears, they gave way to tears. They could not see and they had no end So they went to the doctor and found a friend Who gave them some Never-Too-Late-To-Mend. Three sick mice, three sick mice. Three wise mice, three wise mice, Rubbed rubbed away, rubbed rubbed away. And soon their tails began to grow And their eyes recovered their sight, you know. They looked in the mirror, it told them so. Three wise ice, three wise mice. Three proud mice, three proud mice, They soon settled down, they soon settled down. The name of their house I cannot tell, But they've learned a trade and they're doing well. If you pay them a visit, just ring the bell, Three times twice, three times twice. |
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Row, Row, Row Your Boat | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Lyrics: | Row, row, row your boat Gently down the stream. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merilly, Life is but a dream. Row, row, row your boat Gently down the stream. Throw the Leaders overboard And listen to them scream. Row, row, row your boat Underneath the stream. Ha, ha! Fooled you. We're in a submarine. Row, row, row your boat Careful as can be. Watch out for that tidal wave, We're on the open sea. Row, row, row your boat. Try to catch a fish. Snag 'im, reel 'im, clean 'im, fry 'im, Place 'im on a dish. Row, row, row your boat. Quickly cross the creek. The boat is filling up real fast, I think it sprung a leak. Row, row, row your boat. With your dog named Rover. Shut up! Sit Down! Or, you'll tip us over. Propel, propel, propel your craft Placidly along the liquid solution. Ecstatically, ecstatically, ecstatically, ecstatically Existence is but a delusion. (make up more with your group and tell me so I can add them here.) |
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Sam, Sam, the Lavatory Man | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Lyrics: | Sam, Sam, the lavatory man, Chief inspector of the outhouse clan (stand straight like soldier & salute) He issues the tissues, the paper, and the towels (pass out 'items') He listens to the sounds of the rumbling bowels (hold hand to ear) Down, down, down below the ground (point down on down) Where all the little poopies are swimming around (swimming motion) There sits Sam, the lavatory man, Scooping up the poopies, Scooping up the poopies, Scooping up the poopies in his little tin can! |
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Sarasponda | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: view video |
Lyrics: | Sarasponda, sarasponda, sarasponda ret set set. Sarasponda, sarasponda sarasponda ret set set. A doray-oh, A doray boomday-oh. A doray boomday ret set set, ah say pa say oh. Boom-be-da, boom-be-da, boom-be-da, boom |
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Scouting Spirit | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: Joy In My Heart |
Lyrics: | 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. I've got that Scouting spirit, Deep in my heart (continue as in first verse) I've got that Scouting spirit, Down in my feet. I've got that Scouting spirit, All over me. I've got that Scouting spirit, Up in my head, Deep in my heart, Down in my feet. I've got that Scouting spirit, All over me, All over me to stay. |
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Smokey the Bear | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | With a Ranger's hat and shovel and a pair of dungarees, you will find him in the forest always sniffin' at the breeze. People stop and pay attention when he tells 'em to beware, 'cause ev'rybody knows that he's the Fire Prevention Bear. Chorus: Smokey the Bear, Smokey the Bear. Prowlin' and a growlin' and a sniffin' the air. He can find a fire before it starts to flame. That's why they call him Smokey, That was how he got his name. You can take a tip from Smokey that there's nothin' like a tree. 'cause they're good for kids to climb in and they're beautiful to see, you just have to look around you and you'll find it's not a joke, to see what you'd be missin' if they all went up in smoke. Chorus You can camp upon his doorstep and he'll make you feel at home; You can run and hunt and ramble anywhere you care to roam. He will let you take his honey and pretend he's not so smart, but don't you harm his trees for he's a Ranger in his heart. Chorus If you've ever seen the forest when a fire is running wild, and you love the things within it like a mother loves her child, then you know why Smokey tells you when he sees you passing through, 'Remember...please be careful.... its the least that you can do.' Chorus |
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Song That Never Ends | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: view video |
Lyrics: | This is the song that doesn't end. Yes, it goes on and on, my friend. Some people started singing it, not knowing what it was. And, they'll continue singing it forever, just because... This is the song that doesn't end. Yes, it goes on and on, my friend. Some people started singing it, not knowing what it was. And, they'll continue singing it forever, just because... This is the song that doesn't end... (repeat forever) |
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Spider On the Floor | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: If You're Happy |
Lyrics: | There's a spider on the floor, on the floor. There's a spider on the floor, on the floor. Who could ask for anything more, than a spider on the floor. There's a spider on the floor, on the floor. Now the spider's on my leg, on my leg. Now the spider's on my leg, on my leg. Oh, I wish I had some Raid for this spider on my leg! Now the spider's on my leg, on my leg. Now the spider's on my chest, on my chest! Now the spider's on my chest, on my chest! Oh, I'd squish him in my vest, if it didn't make a mess! Now the spider's on my chest, on my chest! Now the spider's on my neck, on my neck! Now the spider's on my neck on my neck! Oh, I'm gonna be a wreck, I've got a spider on my neck! Now the spider's on my neck on my neck! Now the spider's on my face, on my face! Now the spider's on my face, on my face ! Oh, what a big disgrace, I've got a spider on my face! Now the spider's on my face, on my face Now the spider's on my head, on my head! Now the spider's on my head, on my head! Oh, I wish that he were dead. I've got a spider on my head! Now the spider's on my head, on my head! SPOKEN: "But he jumped off.... " |
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Star Spangled Banner | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Lyrics: | 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, O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? On the shore dimly seen through the mists of the deep, Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes, What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep, As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses? Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam, In full glory reflected, now shines on the stream: 'Tis the star-spangled banner: O, long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave! And where is that band who so vauntingly swore That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion A home and a country should leave us no more? Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution. No refuge could save the hireling and slave From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave: And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. O, thus be it ever when freemen shall stand, Between their loved homes and the war's desolation; Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the heaven-rescued land Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us as a nation! Then conquer we must, when our cause is just, And this be our motto: "In God is our trust" And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave! |
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States | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Lyrics: | Oh what did Delaware, boys, Oh what did Delaware? I ask you again, as a personal friend, what did Delaware? She wore her New Jersey, boys, she wore her New Jersey. I tell you again, as a personal friend, she wore her New Jersey. 2. Oh, how did Flori-die, boys? She died in Mis-sour-i, boys. 3. Oh, what did Io-way, boys? She weighed a Washington, boys. 4. Oh, what did Ida-ho, boys? She hoed her Mary-land, boys. 5. Oh, how did Wiscon-sin, boys? She stole a New-bras-key, boys. 6. Oh, what did Tennessee, boys? She saw what Arkan-sas, boys. 7. Oh, where has Ore-gon, boys? She's taking Okla-home, boys. 8. Oh, what did Massa-chew, boys? She chewed her Connecti-cud, boys. 9. Oh, what did Missi-sip, boys? She sipped her Mini-soda, boys. 10.Oh, what did Ohi-owe, boys? She owed her state Taxes, boys. |
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Stay On the Sunny Side | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Lyrics: | (Sing the chorus to get started. Then, have people do Knock-knock jokes and sing the chorus between each joke.) Chorus: Stay on the sunny side, Always on the sunny side, Stay on the sunny side of life. You'll feel no pain as we drive you insane, If you'll stay on the sunny side of life. (Here are some sample jokes, but there are more on the site) Knock! Knock! Who's there? Dwain. Dwain who? Dwain the bathtub I'm dwowning. Tick. Tick 'em up I'm a tongue-tied wobber Chesterfield. Chesterfield my leg and I had to slap him. Pink Panther. Pink Panther not my thtyle. Abraham Lincoln. Don't you know who Abraham Lincoln was? George Washington. You really don't know much, do you? Urinalysis. You're in Alice's Restaurant. Ether. Ether bunny. Nother. Nother ether bunny. Stella. Stella nother ether bunny. Consumption. Consumption be done about all these ether bunnies. Cargo. Cargo beep beep and run over all the ether bunnies. Boo. Don't cry, ether bunny be back next year. Amos. A mosquito bit me. Oswald. Oswald my gum. Sara. Sara doctor in the house? Adolph. Adolph ball hit me in the mouth and that's why I talk this way. Little old lady. I didn't know you could yodel! Gladys. Gladys Friday. Orange. Orange you glad its almost over? Dishes. Dishes the end. |
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Take Me Out to the Forest | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: Take Me Out to the Ball Game |
Lyrics: | Take me out to the forest Let me hike in the wild. Show me a skunk and a few bear tracks. I won't care if I never come back. But it's look, look, look at your compass. If it rains, then it pours. And it's ouch, slap, sting and your bit In the great outdoors! |
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Take Me Out to the Scout Camp | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: Take Me Out to the Ball Game |
Lyrics: | Take me out to the scout camp, Take me out with my Troop. Buy me some goodies and leathercrafts, I don't care if I ever get back. For it's swim, shoot, climb with the camp staff. If they're not trained it's a shame. For it's 1, 2, 3 miles you hike at the old scout camp. |
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Taps | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | Day is done, Gone the sun, From the lake, From the hills, From the sky; All is well, Safely rest, God is nigh. Fading light, Dims the sight; And a star, Gems the sky, Gleaming bright; From afar, Drawing nigh, Falls the night. Fades the light, Falls the night, O'er the vale, O'er the hill, O'er the sky; From afar, Shines a star; Falls the night. Dear one, rest! In the West, Sable night, Lulls the day; On her breats. Sweet, goodnight! Ah, so soon! Peaceful dreams. Soldier rest, Gently pressed, To the calm, Mother Earth's Waiting breast; Duty done, Like the sun: Going West. Thanks and praise, for our day, 'Neath the sun, 'neath the stars, 'Neath the sky. As we go, this we know, God is nigh. Starry bright, Be you flight, To the goal, Of the soul, Shining white; God is near, Have no fear, In His light. Sleep and dream, Every beam, God keep watch o'er all Thru the night We shall meet with the morn', So good night. |
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Tarzan | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Lyrics: | This is a repeat after me song. TARZAN! Was swinging on a rubber band Smashed into a frying pan Now Tarzan's got a tan JANE! Was flying in an aeroplane Smashed into a freeway lane Now Jane's got a pain Now Tarzan's got a tan CHEETA! Was walkin' down the streeta Groovin' to the beata Now Cheeta is veleeta SHAMU! Was swimmin' in the ocean blue Smashed into a big canoe Now Shamu's gonna sue Now Cheeta is velveeta Now Jane's got a pain Now Tarzan's got a tan SQUIRREL! Was ridin' on the tilt a whirl Crashed into a little girl Now Squirrel's gonna hurl Now Shamu's gonna sue Now Cheeta is velveeta Now Jane's got a pain Now Tarzan's got a tan MONKEY! Was swingin' from tree to tree Got stung by a bumblebee Now Monkey is so funky ROGER! Was pitchin' for the Dodgers Hit someone larger Now Roger's not a Dodger KING TUT! Doin' the Egyptian strut Fell into a rut Now Tut's on his butt CHARLIE! Was ridin' on his Harley Crashed into Bob Marley Now Charlie's not so gnarly RHONDA! Was drivin' in her Honda Drove into a pond-a Now Rhonda has no Honda |
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Tarzan of the Apes | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | I like bananas, coconuts and grapes I like bananas, coconuts and grapes I like bananas, coconuts and grapes That's why they call me: TARZAN OF THE APES! (yell 'Tarzan of the Apes' as loud as possible) |
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The Fox | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | Oh the fox went out on a chilly night, Prayed for the moon to give him light, He'd many a mile to go that night, Before he reached the town-o, town-o, town-o He'd many a mile to go that night, Before he reached the town-o. He ran until he came to a great big bin, The ducks and geese were put therein, Said a couple of you are gonna grease my chin, Before I leave this town-o, town-o, town-o, Said a couple of you are gonna grease my chin, Before I leave this town-o. He grabbed the grey goose by the neck, Slung the little one over his back, He didn't mind their quack quack quack, And the legs all dangling down-o, down-o, down-o, No he didn't mind their quack quack quack, And the legs all dangling down-o. Old mother pitter patter jumped out of bed, Out of the window she cocked her head, Crying, 'JOhn, John the grey goose is gone, And the fox is in the town-o, town-o, town-o,' Crying, 'John, John the grey goose is gone, And the fox is in the town-o.' John he went to the top of the hill, Blew his horn both loud and shrill, The fox he said 'I better flee with my kill, For he'll soon be on my trail-o, trail-o, trail-o,' The fox he said 'I better flee with my kill, For he'll soon be on my trail-o.' He ran 'til he came to his cozy den, There were little ones eight, nine, ten, They said, 'Daddy, Daddy, you better go back again, For it must be a mighty fine town-o, town-o, town-o.' They said, 'Daddy, Daddy, you better go back again, For it must be a mighty fine town-o.' Then the fox and his wife without any strife, Cut up the grey goose with a fork and knife, They never had such a supper in their life, And the little ones chewed on the bones-o, bones-o, bones-o, They never had such a supper in their life, And the little ones chewed on the bones-o. |
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The Thing | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | While I was walking down the beach one bright and sunny day, I saw a great big wooden box a floating in the bay. I pulled it in and opened it up and much to my surprise: Oh, I discovered a (clap - clap - clap) right before my eyes. Oh, I discovered a (clap - clap - clap) right before my eyes. I picked it up and ran to town as happy as a king. I took it to a guy I knew who'd buy most anything. But this is what he hollered at me as I walked in his shop: Oh, get out of here with that (clap - clap - clap) before I call a cop. Oh, get out of here with that (clap - clap - clap) before I call a cop. I turned around and got right out a running for my life. And then I took it home with me to give it to my wife. But this is what she hollered at me as I walked in the door: Oh, get out of here with that (clap - clap - clap) and don't come back no more. Oh, get out of here with that (clap - clap - clap) and don't come back no more. I wandered all around the town until I chanced to meet, A hobo who was looking for a handout on the street, He said he'd take most anything - he was a desperate man. But, when I showed him the (clap - clap - clap) he turned around and ran. Oh, when I showed him the (clap - clap - clap) he turned around and ran. I wandered on for many years a victim of my fate. Until, one day, I came upon St. Peter at the gate. And when I tried to take it inside, he told me where to go: Get out of here with that (clap - clap - clap) and take it down below. Oh, get out of here with that (clap - clap - clap) and take it down below. The moral of this story is if you're out on the beach, And you should see a great big box, and it's within your reach, Don't ever stop and open it up, that's my advice to you 'Cause you'll never get rid of that (clap - clap - clap) no matter what you do. 'Cause you'll never get rid of that (clap - clap - clap) no matter what you do. |
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There Was an Old Lady | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Lyrics: | There was an old lady who swallowed a fly. I don't know why she swallowed a fly. I guess she'll die. There was an old lady who swallowed a spider. That wiggled and jiggled and tickled inside her. She swallowed the spider to catch the fly. I don't know why she swallowed a fly. I guess she'll die. There was an old lady who swallowed a bird. How absurd! To swallow a bird! She swallowed the bird to catch the spider That wiggled and jiggled and tickled inside her. She swallowed the spider to catch the fly. I don't know why she swallowed the fly. I guess she'll die. There was an old lady who swallowed a cat. Imagine that! She swallowed a cat. She swallowed the cat to catch the bird. How absurd! To swallow a bird! She swallowed the bird to catch the spider That wiggled and jiggled and tickled inside her. She swallowed the spider to catch the fly. I don't know why she swallowed the fly. I guess she'll die. There was an old lady who swallowed a Dog. What a hog! She swallowed a dog. There was an old lady who swallowed a Goat. She opened her throat And in walked a goat. There was an old lady who swallowed a Cow. I don't know how She swallowed that cow. There was an old lady, she swallowed a horse. She's DEAD of course! |
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Tie Me Kangaroo Down | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: This is much more fun in hammed up Australian accents. The story is of an old Australian stockman that is dieing and gives instructions to his mates. |
Lyrics: | I'm not gonna pull through, Blue; I'm not gonna pull through. I'm not gonna pull through, Blue, So this you gotta do ... Chorus: Tie me kangaroo down, sport Tie me kangaroo down. Tie me kangaroo down, sport Tie me kangaroo down. Watch me wallabies feed, Reed, Watch me wallabies feed. They're a dangerous breed, Reed So, watch me wallabies feed. Let me wombats go loose, Bruce, Let me wombats go loose. They're of no further use, Bruce. So let me wombats go lose. Keep me cockatoo cool, Lou, Keep me cockatoo cool. Don't go actin' the fool, Lou, Just keep me cockatoo cool. Take me koala back, Jack Take me koala back. He lives somewhere out on the track, Jack So, take me koala back. Mind me platypus duck, Bill Mind me platypus duck. Don't let him go running amuck, Bill Just, mind me platypus duck. Play your digeridoo, Blue Play your digeridoo. Keep playing 'til I shoot through, Blue Play your digeridoo. Tan me hide when I'm dead, Fred Tan me hide when I'm dead. So, we tanned his hide, when he died, Clyde And that's it hangin' on the shed. |
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Ting-A-Lay-O | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | Chorus: Tingalayo, run me little donkey run, Tingalayo, run me little donkey run. Me donkey hee, me donkey haw, Me donkey sleep on a bed of straw, Me donkey short, me donkey wide, Don't get too close to his back side. Chorus Me donkey walk, me donkey talk, Me donkey eats with a knife and fork, Me donkey eat, me donkey sleep, Me donkey kick with his two hind feet. Chorus Me donkey laugh, me donkey cry, Me donkey loves peanut butter pie, Me donkey laugh, me donkey cry, Me donkey loves peanut butter pie. Chorus |
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Tom the Toad | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: Oh, Christmas Tree |
Lyrics: | Oh Tom the Toad, Oh Tom the Toad Why are you lying in the road? Oh Tom the Toad, Oh Tom the Toad Why are you lying in the road? You did not see that car ahead And you were flattened by the tread. Oh Tom the Toad, Oh Tom the Toad Why are you lying in the road? Oh, Kitty Cat, Oh, Kitty Cat Why does your tongue hang out like that? Oh, Kitty Cat, Oh, Kitty Cat Why does your tongue hang out like that? You running from the mutts, Then that truck spread out your guts. Oh, Kitty Cat, Oh, Kitty Cat Why does your tongue hang out like that? Oh Fred the fish, Oh Fred the fish, Why are you lying on the dish? Oh Fred the fish, Oh Fred the fish, Why are you lying on the dish? You did not see the hook ahead, And now your head is stuffed with bread. Oh Fred the fish, Oh Fred the fish, Why are you lying on the dish? Oh Bill the bug, oh Bill the bug, What are you doing on the rug. Oh Bill the bug, oh Bill the bug, What are you doing on the rug. You did not see the foot ahead, and now your just a spot of red, Oh Bill the bug, oh Bill the bug, What are you doing on the rug. Oh Rog the dog, Oh Rog the dog, Why did you jump on that green log? Oh Rog the dog, Oh Rog the dog, Why did you jump on that green log? You used to like to play and track. But now you are a 'gator's snack. Oh Rog the dog, Oh Rog the dog, Why did you jump on that green log? Oh AL the Gater, Oh Al the gater You should have waited until later. Oh Al the Gater, Oh Al the Gater You should have waited until later. You sat upon the yellow line, and now you're just a streak of slime Oh AL the Gater, Oh Al the gater You should have waited until later. Oh Sue the Skunk, Oh Sue the Skunk Why do you make my tires go thunk? Oh Sue the Skunk, Oh Sue the Skunk Why do you make my tires go thunk? You did not look from East to West Now on the road there's such a mess. Oh Sue the Skunk, Oh Sue the Skunk Why do you make my tires go thunk? Oh Turtle Ted, Oh turtle Ted, Your shell's all broken - so's your head. Oh Turtle Ted, Oh turtle Ted, Your shell's all broken - so's your head. In the road you thought you'd travel, Now you're ground into the gravel. Oh Turtle Ted, Oh turtle Ted, Your shell's all broken - so's your head. Oh Billy Bat, Oh Billy Bat, Why are you lying still like that? Oh Billy Bat, Oh Billy Bat, Why are you lying still like that? Along the road you swooped and flapped, But a trucker's windshield got you zapped! Oh Billy Bat, Oh Billy Bat, Why are you lying still like that? Oh Jake the snake, Oh Jake the snake, Why are you lying on the lake? Oh Jake the snake, Oh Jake the snake, Why are you lying on the lake? You did not see the motor boat, And now your guts are all afloat Oh Jake the snake, Oh Jake the snake, Why are you lying on the lake? Joel the mole, Oh, Joel the Mole Why did you fall into that hole? Joel the Mole, Oh, Joel the Mole Why did you fall into that hole? You used to be so short and fat And now you are a great big SPLAT. Joel the mole, Oh Joel the Mole Why did you fall into that hole? Oh, Tom the Cat, Oh, Tom the Cat, Why did you have to chase that Rat? Oh, Tom the Cat, Oh, Tom the Cat, Why did you have to chase that Rat? You were so soft, you loved to purr, But now you're just blood, bones and fur, Oh, Tom the Cat, Oh, Tom the Cat, Why did you have to chase that Rat? Armadillo Bob, Armadillo Bob, Why did you leave your nice safe log? Armadillo Bob, Armadillo Bob, Why did you leave your nice safe log? Your armor made you brave I think, Now lying on the road you stink. Armadillo Bob, Armadillo Bob, Why did you leave your nice safe log? Oh Sam the Snake, Oh Sam the Snake Why do you lie out there and bake? Oh Sam the Snake, Oh Sam the Snake Why do you lie out there and bake? You did not see that truck go by Now you look like a butterfly. Oh Sam the Snake, Oh Sam the Snake Why do you lie out there and bake? Oh Possum Pete, Oh Possum Pete There's nothing left but hair and feet Oh Possum Pete, Oh Possum Pete There's nothing left but hair and feet You thought you'd beat that bus across Now you look like a pile of moss. Oh Possum Pete, Oh Possum Pete There's nothing left but hair and feet Arm'dillo Tex, Arm'dillo Tex, Why are you looking so perplexed? Arm'dillo Tex, Arm'dillo Tex, Why are you looking so perplexed? Across the yellow line you strayed, The truck hit you - like a grenade! Arm'dillo Tex, Arm'dillo Tex, Why are you looking so perplexed? Oh Froggie Fred, Oh Froggie Fred, Why do you lie there stone-cold dead? Oh Froggie Fred, Oh Froggie Fred, Why do you lie there stone-cold dead? You didn't look as you jumped out, A ten-ton truck ran up your snout! Oh Froggie Fred, Oh Froggie Fred, Why do you lie there stone-cold dead? Oh Swallow Sam, Oh Swallow Sam, What turned your body into jam? Oh Swallow Sam, Oh Swallow Sam, What turned your body into jam? In the air you'd quickly speed, An eighteen-wheeler made you bleed. Oh Swallow Sam, Oh Swallow Sam, What turned your body into jam? Oh Doggie Spot, Oh Doggie Spot, Upon the road you're such a blot. Oh Doggie Spot, Oh Doggie Spot, Upon the road you're such a blot. Out in the lane you boldly went, Now your bod's not worth a cent! Oh Doggie Spot, Oh Doggie Spot, Upon the road you're such a blot. Oh Bunny Ben, Oh Bunny Ben, Why is your body flat and thin? Oh Bunny Ben, Oh Bunny Ben, Why is your body flat and thin? Out on the road you quickly jumped, You didn't count on getting bumped. Oh Bunny Ben, Oh Bunny Ben, Why is your body flat and thin? Oh, Chicken Cluck you never slowed As you went running cross the road. Oh, Chicken Cluck you never slowed As you went running cross the road. Despite the other's evidence, Please tell us why you had no sense Oh, Chicken Cluck you never slowed As you went running cross the road. I ran across! I ran across! In memory of those we lost! I ran across! I ran across! In memory of those we lost! I had to prove to Tom & Sue, & Sam & Pete, I could get through! I ran across! I ran across! In memory of those we lost! |
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Twelve Days of Summer Camp | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: Twelve Days of Christmas |
Lyrics: | On the first day of summer camp My mother sent to me: A box of oatmeal cookies. On the second day of summer camp My mother sent to me: Two T-shirts, And a box of oatmeal cookies. On the third day of summer camp My mother sent to me: Three pairs of socks, Two T-shirts, And a box of oatmeal cookies. Four woolen caps, Five underpants, Six postage stamps, Seven nose warmers, Eight Batman comics, Nine bars of soap, Ten Band-aids, Eleven shoestrings, Twelve bottles of insect repellent. |
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Unicorn | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: view video An old Irish Rovers song. |
Lyrics: | 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 was the unicorn. There was green alligators And long necked geese Some humpy back camels And some chimpanzees Some cats and rats and elephants but sure as you're born, the loveliest of all was the unicorn. Now God seen some sinnin' And it gave Him pain. He said, "Stand back! I'm gonna make it rain." He said, "Hey, Brother Noah, I'll tell you what to do, Build me a floating zoo. And take some of them Green alligators and long necked geese Some humpy back camels and some chimpanzees Some cats and rats and elephants But sure as you're born Don't you forget my unicorns." Old Noah was there to answer the call. He finished up making the ark Just as the rain started to fall. He marched in the animals two by two And called out as they went through, "Hey, Lord, I've got your green alligators, And long necked geese Some humpy back camels and some chimpanzees Some Cats and rats and elephants But, Lord, I'm so forlorn, I just can't see no unicorns." Then Noah looked out through the driving rain Them unicorns were hiding, playing silly games Kicking and splashing while the rain was pouring Oh them silly unicorns. There was green alligators and long necked geese Some humpy back camels and some chimpanzees And Noah cried, "Close the door cause the rain is pouring in And we just can't wait for no unicorns." The ark started moving, it drifted with the tide. Them unicorns looked up from the rocks and they cried. And the waters came down and sort of floated them away. And that's why you'll never see a unicorn to this very day. You'll see green alligators and long necked geese Some humpy back camels and some chimpanzees Some cats and rats and elephants But sure as you're born, You're never gonna see no unicorns. |
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Wabash Cannonball | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: |
Lyrics: | From the wide Pacific Ocean To the broad Atlantic shore From sunny California To ice-bound Labrador She's mighty tall and handsome She's loved by one and all She's the hobo's accommodation, the Wabash Cannonball. Oh, listen to the jingle, The rumble and the roar, As she glides along the woodlands, Over hills and by the shore. Hear the mighty rush of the engine, Hear the lonesome hobos squall, While rumbling through the jungle On Wabash Cannonball. Now the Eastern states are dandy So the people alwasy say. From New York to St. Louis Chicago, by the way, Through the hills of Minnesota Where the rippling waters fall, No chances to be taken on the Wabash Cannonball. Oh, listen to the jingle, The rumble and the roar, As she glides along the woodlands, Over hills and by the shore Hear the mighty rush of the engine, Hear the lonesome hobos squall, While rumbling through the jungle On the Wabash Cannonball Now here's to Daddy Claxton, May his name forever stand He'll always be remembered In the courts throughout the land His earthly race is over And the curtain round him falls Carryin' him home to victory On the Wabash Cannonball. |
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Waltzing Matilda | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Lyrics: | 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. Chorus: Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, You'll come a waltzing Matilda with me, And he sang as he watched and waited 'til his billy boiled, You'll come a waltzing Matilda with me. Down came a jumbuck to drink at that billabong, Up jumped the swagman and grabbed him with glee, And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tuckerbag You'll come a waltzing Matilda with me. Chorus: Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, You'll come a waltzing Matilda with me, And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tuckerbag, You'll come a waltzing Matilda with me. Up rode the squatter mounted on his thoroughbred, Down came the troopers - one, two, three, Whose that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tuckerbag? You'll come a waltzing Matilda with me. Chorus: Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, You'll come a waltzing Matilda with me, Whose that jolly jumbuck you've got in your tuckerbag? You'll come a waltzing Matilda with me. Up jumped the swagman, and sprang into the billabong, You'll never catch me alive said he, And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong You'll come a waltzing Matilda with me. Chorus: Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, You'll come a waltzing Matilda with me, And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong, You'll come a waltzing Matilda with me. |
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We're Nuts | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean |
Lyrics: | Our den has some cashews in it Our den has some pecans too Our den also has some nice almonds And e-ven a walnut or two. We're nuts, we're nuts We're nuts having fun at Camp Stearns, Camp Stearns. We're nuts, we're nuts We're nuts having fun at Camp Stearns. |
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Wee-Wee | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Lyrics: | Chorus: Wee wee wee, wee wee wee, wee wee wee wee wee wee wee Wee wee wee, wee wee wee, wee wee wee wee wee wee wee! When I was just a wee-wee tot They took me off my wee-wee cot And put me on my wee-wee pot To see if I could wee or not When they found out I could not, They took me from my wee-wee pot. They put me on my wee-wee cot, And there I wee-weed quite a lot. They took me from my wee-wee cot And smacked me on my wee-wee bot This just shows that when it's hot Children shouldn't drink a lot! (sung slowly) When I'm old and turning grey I'll only wee-wee once a day But now I'm young and in my prime (speed up) I WEE-WEE ALMOST ANY TIME! |
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When Johnny Comes Marching Home | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Lyrics: | When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again, Hurrah! Hurrah! We'll give him a hearty welcome then Hurrah! Hurrah! The men will cheer and the boys will shout The ladies they will all turn out And we'll all feel gay, When Johnny comes marching home. The old church bell will peal with joy Hurrah! Hurrah! To welcome home our darling boy Hurrah! Hurrah! The village lads and lassies say With roses they will strew the way, And we'll all feel gay When Johnny comes marching home. Get ready for the Jubilee, Hurrah! Hurrah! We'll give the hero three times three, Hurrah! Hurrah! The laurel wreath is ready now To place upon his loyal brow And we'll all feel gay When Johnny comes marching home. |
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Where Have All the Tigers Gone? | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | Tune: Where have all the flowers gone? |
Lyrics: | Where have all the Tigers gone, long time growing Where have all the Tigers gone, in just a year Where have all the Tigers gone, Gone to Cub Scouts every one They've got so much to learn, They've got so much to learn. Where have all the Cub Scouts gone, growing up so fast, Where have all the Cub Scouts gone, it took three years. Where have all the Cub Scouts gone, Gone to Webelos every one. There's still some more to learn, There's still some more to learn. Where have all the Webelos gone, no longer little boys, Where have all the Webelos gone, fifth grade was last fall. Where have all the Webelos gone Gone to Boy Scouts every one. It's a great adventure, It's a great adventure. Where have all the Boy Scouts gone, young men standing tall, Where have all the Boy Scouts gone, eighteen draws near. Where have all the Boy Scouts gone, To fly with Eagles every one. We love to be Boy Scouts, We love to be BOY SCOUTS! |
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Where Oh Where Are You Tonight? | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Lyrics: | Where, oh where, are you tonight? Why did you leave me here all alone? I fixed the kids dinner and they are in bed now. Since you found Scouting, you're never at home. When I started Scouting, all they ever told me Was "Go with the boys, and have lots of fun." Now all that I do is go to Scout meetings. It seems like I'm always the one on the run. Where, oh where, are you tonight? Why did you leave me here all alone? I fixed the kids dinner and they are in bed now. Since you found Scouting, you're never at home. One day I was told to try basic training. I went 'cuz it sounded like lots of fun. Now I am in charge of all of the training. Oh, Heaven help me! Now what have I done!!??!! Where, oh where, are you tonight? Why did you leave me here all alone? So sorry you missed your kid's graduation. Maybe his wedding will bring you back home. Woodbadge was something that I'd never heard of. Worked for those beads 'till blue in my face. One day I came home and she was spring cleaning: She threw out those beads on that old shoelace!! Where, oh where, are you tonight? Your oldest daughter just had her first son. Should I tell her now of all that's she's in for? Her life in Scouting has only begun. Where, oh where, are you tonight? Why did you leave me here all alone? I fixed the kids dinner and they are in bed now. Since you found Scouting, you're never at home. |
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With the Scent Of Woodsmoke | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: view video |
Lyrics: | With the scent of woodsmoke drifting on the air And the glow of firelight we always love to share Visions of camp-fires all return And as the logs flame up and burn We dream of bygone campfires and long for those to come. Tongues of yellow fire flickering up on high Reaching twisting fingers up to a starlit sky Voices recall songs old and new Songs once dear to our fathers too Who dreamed of bygone campfires and longed for those to come. Gently dying embers cast a rosy glow Voices slowly sinking to tones so soft and low Slowly upon the still night air Fall faithful voices hushed in prayer That dream of bygone campfires and long for those to come. |
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Yankee Doodle | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | Yankee Doodle went to town A-riding on a pony Stuck a feather in his hat And called it macaroni. Yankee Doodle, keep it up Yankee Doodle dandy Mind the music and the step And with the girls be handy. Father and I went down to camp Along with Captain Gooding And there we saw the men and boys As thick as hasty pudding. Yankee Doodle, keep it up Yankee Doodle dandy Mind the music and the step And with the girls be handy. There was Captain Washington Upon a slapping stallion A-giving orders to his men I guess there was a million. Yankee Doodle, keep it up Yankee Doodle dandy Mind the music and the step And with the girls be handy. |
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Yellow Rose of Texas | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | The Tune: |
Lyrics: | There's a yellow rose in Texas, that I am going to see, Nobody else could miss her, not half as much as me. She cried so when I left her, it like to broke my heart, And if I ever find her, we nevermore will part. She's the sweetest little rosebud that Texas ever knew, Her eyes are bright as diamonds, they sparkle like the dew; You may talk about your Clementine, and sing of Rosalee, But the yellow rose of Texas is the only girl for me. When the Rio Grande is flowing, the starry skies are bright, She walks along the river in the quiet summer night: I know that she remembers, when we parted long ago, I promise to return again, and not to leave her so. She's the sweetest little rosebud that Texas ever knew, Her eyes are bright as diamonds, they sparkle like the dew; You may talk about your Clementine, and sing of Rosalee, But the yellow rose of Texas is the only girl for me. Oh now I'm going to find her, for my heart is full of woe, And we'll sing the songs together, that we sung so long ago We'll play the bango gaily, and we'll sing the songs of yore, And the yellow rose of Texas shall be mine forevermore. She's the sweetest little rosebud that Texas ever knew, Her eyes are bright as diamonds, they sparkle like the dew; You may talk about your Clementine, and sing of Rosalee, But the yellow rose of Texas is the only girl for me. |
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Yodeler on a Mountain So High | |
Intended for: | All Scouts |
Notes: | This is a hard one to learn without seeing someone do it. It is an add-on of words, motions, and sounds and is great fun at a campfire. |
Lyrics: | 1. There once was a yodeler on a mountain so high, When along came a (cuckoo bird) interrupting his cry. Ho - leeeee - aaaah, ho-lee-ah cu-kee-ah, ho-lee-ah ( cuckoo ) Ho-lee-ah, cu-kee-ah, ho-lee-ah ( cuckoo ) Ho-lee-ah, cu-kee-ah, oooooh. Motions: Ho - leeeee - aaaah, [Rapidly slap knees] ho-lee-ah [slap knees once], cu-kee-ah [clap], ho-lee-ah [slap knees once], cuckoo [snap fingers] 2. There once was a yodeler on a mountain so high, When along came an (avalanche) interrupting his cry. Ho - leeeee - aaaah, ho-lee-ah cu-kee-ah, ho-lee-ah ( cuckoo, Swish! ) [swoosh your hands down] Ho-lee-ah, cu-kee-ah, ho-lee-ah ( cuckoo, Swish! ) Ho-lee-ah, cu-kee-ah, oooooh. 3. There once was a yodeler on a mountain so high, When along came a (grizzly bear) interrupting his cry. Ho - leeeee - aaaah, ho-lee-ah cu-kee-ah, ho-lee-ah ( cuckoo, Swish!, Grrr! ) [add hands like claws] Ho-lee-ah, cu-kee-ah, ho-lee-ah ( cuckoo, Swish!, Grrr! ) Ho-lee-ah, cu-kee-ah, oooooh. 4. St. Bernard (woof, woof) [add drooping hands] 5. Jersey Cow (squirt squirt) [milk a cow] 6. Pretty Maid (kiss kiss) 7. Her Father (bang bang) [shoot gun] 8. Girl Scout (COOO-KIES) [huge smile] 9. Butterfly (flutter flutter) [flutter hands like wings] 10. Boogie Man (Boo!) [wave arms in air] 11. Scoutmaster (just silence) [make Scout sign] 12. Road Runner (beep, beep) [fling hand fast across like a bullet] |
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You Gotta Sing | |
Intended for: | Cub Scouts |
Lyrics: | You gotta sing when your spirit says sing, You gotta sing when your spirit says sing, When your spirit says sing, you gotta sing right along You gotta sing when your spirit says sing. You gotta shout when your spirit says shout, You gotta shout when your spirit says shout, When your spirit says shout, you gotta shout right out loud, You gotta shout when your spirit says shout. You gotta wiggle when your spirit says wiggle, You gotta wiggle when your spirit says wiggle, When your spirit says wiggle, you gotta wiggle like a worm, You gotta wiggle when your spirit says wiggle. You gotta shake when your spirit says shake, You gotta shake when your spirit says shake, When your spirit says shake, you gotta shake like a snake, You gotta shake when your spirit says shake. You gotta dance when your spirit says dance, You gotta dance when your spirit says dance, When your spirit says dance, you gotta dance right along You gotta dance when your spirit says dance. |
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