Camp Songs


The following are the words for several of the camp songs I enjoy singing.
These are songs I learned at Camp Whites Landing, Camp Osito Rancho, Camp Mountain Meadows, Camp Tautona and from many years in Girl Scouts.


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Ah Poor Bird

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Notes:	This song can be sung in a two part round. Start the second group after the word home. This song can also be sung as a three part round with Rose and Hey Ho Nobody Home. Some say these are actually three verses of the same song. This is a song about a dead bird.
The Song	Ah poor bird Why art thow Lying in the shadows of this dark hour

Alice The Camel

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Notes:	This is a fun, lively song to get the group going.
The Song	Alice the camel had five humps Alice the camel had five humps Alice the camel had five humps, so go Alice, go Boom, boom, boom Alice the camel had four humps Alice the camel had four humps Alice the camel had four humps, so go Alice, go Boom, boom, boom Alice the camel had three humps Alice the camel had three humps Alice the camel had three humps, so go Alice, go Boom, boom, boom Alice the camel had two humps Alice the camel had two humps Alice the camel had two humps, so go Alice, go Boom, boom, boom Alice the camel had one hump Alice the camel had one hump Alice the camel had one hump, so go Alice, go Boom, boom, boom Alice the camel had no humps Alice the camel had no humps Alice the camel had no humps, 'Cause Alice was a horse...

Alive, Awake, Alert, Enthusiastic

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Notes:	This song can be sung in the mornings when no one seems to be awake. Sing it until people are alive, awake, alert and enthusiastic.
The Song	I'm alive, awake, alert, enthusiastic I'm alive, awake, alert, enthusiastic I'm alive, awake, alert I'm alert, awake, alive I'm alive, awake, alert, enthusiastic

All Night, All Day

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Notes:	This is a lively song.
The Song	All night, all day, angels watching over me, my Lord All night, all day, angels watching over me Now I lay me down to sleep Angels watching over me, my Lord Pray the Lord my soul to keep Angels watching over me

Barges

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Notes:	This is a lively song.
The Song	Out of my window, looking through the night I can see the barges flickering light Silently flows the water to the sea And the barges do go silently. Barges, I would like to go with you I would like to sail the ocean blue Barges, have you treasures in you hold? Do you fight with pirates brave and bold? Out of my window, looking through the night I can see the barges flickering light Starboard shines green and port is glowing red I can see the barges far ahead. Barges, I would like to go with you I would like to sail the ocean blue Barges, have you treasures in you hold? Do you fight with pirates brave and bold?

The Bear Song

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Notes:	This is a repeat song. The song leader sings one line and the group sings it back. At the end of each verse, the whole group sings the verse together.
First Verse	The other day I met a bear Out in the woods Oh way out there
Second Verse	He looked at me I looked at him He sized up me I sized up him
Third Verse	He said to me Why don't you run I see you ain't Got any gun
Fourth Verse	And so I ran Away from there But right behind Me was that bear
Fifth Verse	And then I see Ahead of me A great big tree Oh lucky me
Sixth Verse	The lowest branch Was ten feet up I'd have to jump And trust my luck
Seventh Verse	And so I jumped Into the air But I missed that branch Oh way up there
Eighth Verse	Now don't you fret And don't you frown 'Cause I caught that branch On the way back down
Ninth Verse	This is the end There ain't no more Unless I meet that bear Out there once more

BINGO

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Notes:	This is a lively song. A clap of the hands replaces one letter each time it is sung.
The Song	There was a farmer who 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 who 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 who had a dog And Bingo was his name-o (clap) (clap) (clap) N G O (clap) (clap) N G O And Bingo was his name-o There was a farmer who had a dog And Bingo was his name-o (clap) (clap) (clap) (clap) G O (clap) (clap) (clap) G O And Bingo was his name-o There was a farmer who had a dog And Bingo was his name-o (clap) (clap) (clap) (clap) (clap) O (clap) (clap) (clap) (clap) O And Bingo was his name-o There was a farmer who had a dog And Bingo was his name-o (clap) (clap) (clap) (clap) (clap) (clap) (clap) (clap) (clap) (clap) (clap And Bingo was his name-o

Boom, Boom, Ain't It Great To Be Crazy?

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Notes:	This is a lively song.
The Song	Boom, boom! Ain't it great to be crazy? Boom, boom! Ain't it great to be nuts like us? Silly and foolish all day long 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!" Boom, boom! Ain't it great to be crazy? Boom, boom! Ain't it great to be nuts like us? Silly and foolish all day long Boom, boom! Ain't it great to be crazy? Way down south where bananas grow A flea stepped on an elephant's toe The elephant cried, with tears in his eyes "Why don't you pick on someone your own size?" Boom, boom! Ain't it great to be crazy? Boom, boom! Ain't it great to be nuts like us? Silly and foolish all day long Boom, boom! Ain't it great to be crazy? 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 slacks to the dance last night! Boom, boom! Ain't it great to be crazy? Boom, boom! Ain't it great to be nuts like us? Silly and foolish all day long Boom, boom! Ain't it great to be crazy?

Boom Chicka Boom

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Notes:	This song is a repeat song. The song leader sings a line and the group sings it back. It's a good song to sing when not everyone knows the words to other songs to get things rolling. Everyone should clap their hands and then snap their fingers on both hands at the same time, repeated over and over again to keep the beat for the song. This is also a way for the song leader to slow down or speed up the pace of the song in the different styles for each verse.
The Song	I said a boom chicka boom I said a boom chicka boom I said a boom chicka locka ckicka locka chicka boom Uh huh Oh yeah One more time Like (Fill in the blank for each verse. It could be slow, fast, high, low, or other things like a Valley Girl.)

Born On A Farm Down In Iowa

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Notes:	This song is sung with hand motions, so it is a good song to get the group going. Repeat the song singing each time faster than the previous time with the hand motions until it is too fast to do any more. Slap your thighs for I and was Clap your hands for born and on Move hands back and forth over each other four times and switch which is on top and bottom half way through for farm down in Iowa Raise right hand and make two circles in the air like washing a window for flaming. Repeat with the left hand for youth Move both hands forward and back parallel to the ground and facing down for I was bound to. Flip the hands to face up and repeat for fly away Make fists and pound them on top of each other twice and switch which is on top, repeating until done singing packed my bags and took my sax - a Stick thums up with the hand in a fist and point the left and then the right one over your shoulders for phone phone Move fingers and hands as if playing a saxaphone while singing a rootie, tootie, tootie, tootie
The Song	I was born on a farm down in Iowa Flaming youth, I was bound to fly away Packed my bags and took my sax - a - phone phone A rootie, tootie, tootie, tootie

Boy And A Girl In A Little Canoe

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Notes:	This is a song I learned at Camp White's Landing. I've seen it in different versions. I can't tell if the Girl Scouts changed it to be more in the mode of Women's Lib or if this is closer to the original.
The Song	Just a boy and a girl in a little canoe With the moon shining all around As he glides his paddle You couldn't even hear a sound So they talked, and they talked 'Till the moon grew dim Then she said you better kiss me Or get out and swim So what you gonna do in a little canoe With the moon shinin' all a Boats floatin' all a Boys swimmin' all around? Not much!

Brownie Smile Song

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Notes:	This song is the very first song I ever learned in Girl Scouts. I learned in back in first grade in the teachers' lounge at Grant Elementary School in Santa Monica.
The Song	I've got something in my pocket It belongs across my face I keep it very close at hand In a most convenient place I'm sure you won't guess it If you guessed a long, long while So I'll take it out and put it on It's a great big Brownie smile

The Buzzard Song

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Notes:	This song is a silly song sung with a southern accent.
The Song	If I had the wings of a buzzard, a buzzard Into the sky I would fly, would fly And there I would live as a buzzard, a buzzard Until the day that I died. I died? Oo la la, oo la la, oo la la, again Oo la la, oo la la la, repeat Oo la la, oo la la, oo la la, again Oo la la, oo la la la, next verse If I had the wings of an air-o-plane, air-o-plane Into the sky I would fly, would fly And there I would live as an air-o-plane, air-o-plane Until the day that I died. I died? Oo la la, oo la la, oo la la, again Oo la la, oo la la la, repeat Oo la la, oo la la, oo la la, again Oo la la, oo la la la, The End

Cabin In The Woods

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Notes:	This song is a fun song to sing as everyone mimes the actions while singing.
The Song	I saw a cabin in the wood Little man by the window stood Saw a rabbit hopping by Knocking at his door Help me! Help me! Help me! he said Or the hunter will shoot me dead Come little rabbit, come with me Safely you will be

Campfire's Burning

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Notes:	This song can be sung in a two part round. Start the second group after the first group finishes the second burning. This is a good song to sing over and over again while the campfire is being lit to encourage the fire to start.
The Song	Campfire's burning, campfire's burning Draw nearer, draw nearer In the glowing, in the glowing Come sing and be merry

Chairs To Mend

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Notes:	This song can be sung in a two or three part round. Start each group after the previous group says the second mend. It is helpful to explain this is a song about street vendors calling out their wares.
The Song	Chairs to mend, old chairs to mend Mackerel, fresh mackerel Any old rags, any old rags

Chicken

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Notes:	This song can be sung in a two part round. Start the two groups at the same time singing the two different verses at the same time and the change verses. Use the body to form the letters in the word Chicken while singing each letter. Clap hands to the beat while singing the Rufus Rafus verse.
First Verse	C that's where it begins H that's the second letter in I I am the third And C I'm the fourth letter in that word K I'm hanging in E I'm near the N Oh C H I C K E N That's the way you spell chicken
Second Verse	Oh Rufus Rafus Johnson Brown Whatcha gonna do when rent comes 'round Whatcha gonna say Whatcha gonna pay Whatcha gonna do on the judgement day Oh you know, I know rent means dough Landlord throw you out in the snow Oh Rufus Rafus Johnson Brown Whatcha gonna do when rent comes 'round

Come And Go

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Notes:	This song is sung twice. The second time the higher part is sung. Mime the song as it is sung.
The Song	Come and go with me today We will sail across the bay

The Crocodile Song

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Notes:	This is a lively song with changing tempo. Mime the words as you sing. Use a hand on top of the other for the riding down the Nile part. At the end of the ride part, turn the hands so they are facing each other to show the lady inside.
The Song	She sailed away on a bright and sunny day On the back of a crocodile "You see," said she, "he's as tame as he can be. I'll ride him down the Nile." The crock winked his eye As she waved them all good bye Wearning a great big smile At the end of the ride The lady was inside And the smile was on the crocodile. Clap Clap

Day Is Done (Taps)

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Notes:	This song is sung at the end of a campfire when it is time to go to bed.
The Song	Day is done, gone the sun From the lake, from the hills, from the sky All is well, safely rest, God is nigh

Dickey Bird

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Notes:	Sing the bim salla part as fast as possible. It helps to teach the bim salla part of the song first, or have a sign.
The Song	Up in a tree, a dickey bird Bim salla bim bam bah salla do salla dim Up in a tree, a dickey bird sat Below him sat a furry black Bim salla bim bam bah salla do salla dim Below him sat a furry black cat He said for dinner I shall have Bim salla bim bam bah salla do salla dim He said for dinner I shall have you Then all at once a dickey bird Bim salla bim bam bah salla do salla dim Then all at once a dickey bird flew

Do Your Ears Hang Low

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Notes:	Pull on your ears when singing hang low. Shake your head when singing wobble to and fro. Tie a bow under your chin when singing tie 'em in a knot, tie 'em in a bow. Toss a bag over your shoulder when singing toss them over your shoulder. Solute and march when singing continental soldier. Push hands lower and lower from your ears while singing the last line.
The Song	Do your ears hang low Do they woble 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

Dog Cat Repeat Song

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Notes:	This is a repeat song. The song leader sings a line and the group sings it back. The song is more of a chant than a song. Just say the lines, instead of singing them.
The Song	Dog Dog cat Dog Cat Mouse Froggy Itsy bitsy tiny winy little green froggy Gobble up all those worms and spiders Fleas and flies scrumdiddlyicious ribbit, ribbit, ribbit, ribbit, croak

Doughnut Shop

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Notes:	This is a lively song and is sung to the same tune as Do Your Ears Hang Low.
The Song	Well I ran around the corner and I ran around the block And I ran right into a doughnut shop And I picked up a doughnut right out of the grease And I handed the lady a five cent piece Well she looked at the money and she looked at me And she said, "This money is no good, you see. There's a hole in the middle and it goes right through." And I said, "There's a hole in the doughnut, too." Thanks for the doughnut. So long.

Down On The Banks Of The Hanky Panky

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Notes:	This is a lively song.
The Song	Down on the banks of the hanky panky Where the bullfrogs jump from bank to banky With an eep, ip, oop, up E-Sapa-dilly and a ker-plop

Epo

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Notes:	This song has a handshake that goes with it and is done while singing the song. Shake hands twice while singing epo. Grasp hands with thumbs locked while singing ee. Shake hands again while singing the first tie. Lock curled fingers with each other while singing the second tie. Pull back hands and snap while singing ay. Bump fists together knickes to knuckes while singing oh. Continue the hand shake pattern through the end of the song, ending with bumping fists at the very end.
The Song	Epo ee tie tie ay oh Epo ee tai tie ay oh Epo ee tie tie Epo ee tookie tookie Epo ee tookie tookie ay oh

Evening Is Here

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Notes:	This song is a grace.
The Song	Evening is here Come bow your head We thank thee Lord For this good bread

Evening Star

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Notes:	This song can be sung in a two part round. Start the second group after the second evening. Draw a triangle in the air to help the group follow along with the song. Sing evening at the bottom of the triangle and sing star at the top of the triangle. When the two parts are sung together, evening star is said by the two groups one right after the other.
The Song	Evening, evening, star, star Evening, evening, star, star Here we go singing and here we go swinging on Evening, evening, star, star Evening, evening, star, star

Ezekiel Saw Two Wheels a-Rollin'

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Notes:	This song can be sung in a two part round. Start the second group after a-rollin' or air. Mime the words as you sing the song. It helps to keep the group together.
The Song	Ezekiel saw two wheels a-rollin', way in the middle of the air A wheel within a wheel a-rollin', way in the middle of the air One wheel ran by faith The other ran by the grace of God A wheel within a wheel a-rollin', way in the middle of the air

Fishin' Hole

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Notes:	This is a lively song. There may be other verses, but this is all I can remember for now.
The Song	You get a line, I'll get a pole, honey, honey. You get a line, I'll get a pole, babe, babe. You get a line, I'll get a pole. We'll go down that fishin' hole. Honey, oh babe, be mine. Yee Haa!

Flea Repeat Song

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Notes:	This is a repeat song. The song leader sings a line and the group sings it back.
The Song	Flea Flea fly Flea fly flow Mosquito Itchy, itchy, scratchy, scratchy Ooh I got one on my backy Calamine, calamine, calamine lotion No, no, no, no, not the lotion Aaaahhhhh

For Health And Strength

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Notes:	This is a grace.
The Song	For health and strength And daily bread We praise thy name Oh Lord

G S For Girl Scouts

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Notes:	This is a lively song.
The Song	G S for Girl Scouts G S for Girl Scouts Someone's in the corner yelling G S for Girl Scouts 1 2 3 4 Who ya gonna yell for? Girl Scouts! THat's us! She wears a G for generosity She wears an I for interest true She wears an R for real life sportsmanship She wears an L for loyalty, for loyalty She wears an S for her sincerity She wears a C for curiosity She wears an O U T for outdoor life, for outdoor life And that Girl Scout is me

Girl Scouts Together

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Notes:	This song can be sung towards the end of a campfire, since it is a quiet song.
First Verse	Girl Scouts together, that is our song Winding the old roads, rocky and long Learning our motto, living our creed Girl Scouts together in every good deed
Second Verse	Girl Scouts together, happy are we Friendly to neighbors, far o'er sea Faithful to country, loyal to home Known as true Girl Scouts, wherever we roam

Greeting Song

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Notes:	This song can be sung as a group of people arrive.
The Song	Hello, hello, hello, hello We are glad to meet you We are glad to greet you Hello, hello, hello, hello We are glad you're here

Hark To The Chimes

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Notes:	This song can be sung as a grace before meals.
The Song	Hark to the chimes Come bow thy head We thank thee Lord For this good bread

Have Fun

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Notes:	This is a song that is good for the middle of a campfire.
The Song	Have fun! Our motto is: Have fun! Or you will miss A life of happiness While you're young Remember, have fun Remember, have fun Have friends Believe in them Have friends Receive from them A life of happiness While you're young Remember, have fun Remember, have fun Have faith In God above Have faith In His great love Have faith and happiness While you're young Remember, have fun Remember, have fun Have love It's all that's good Have love It's undersood You'll live The life you should While you're young Remember, have fun Remember, have fun

Head, Shoulders, Knees And Toes

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Notes:	Touch each part of the body as it is sung. Sing this song over and over, singing it faster and faster each time.
The Song	Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes Head shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes Eyes and ears and nose and mouth Head shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes

Hear The Lively Song

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Notes:	This song can be sung in a two or three part round. Start each group after the word song.
The Song	Hear the lively song Of the frogs in yonder pond Crick, crick, crickety, crick, brrrrump

Hey Ho Nobody Home

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Notes:	This song can be sung in a two part round. Start the second group after the word home. This song can also be sung as a three part round with Rose and Ah Poor Bird. Some say these are actually three verses of the same song. This is a song about a hobo.
The Song	Hey ho nobody home Eat, nor drink, nore money have I none Still I will be very merry Hey ho nobody home

Horsey Horsey

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Notes:	Clap your hands in a cupped shape to keep the beat of the song and to sound like horses hooves on a cobbled street. Doblin is the name of the horse who is leading a carriage.
First Verse	Horsey, horsey on your way da, da, da We've been together for many a day So let your tail go swish and your wheels go 'round Giddy up, we're homeward bound
Second Verse	I like to take my horse and buggy I like to travel through the town I like to hear old Doblin's clip clop I like to see those wheels go 'round and 'round

I Don't Care If I Go Crazy

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Notes:	Sometimes it helps to have a sign for this song, since part of it is sung in reverse order.
The Song	I don't care if I go crazy. 1 2 3 4 5 6 switch Crazy go I if care don't I 6 5 4 3 2 1 switch

I Know A Place

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Notes:	This is a song suitable for the middle of a campfire.
The Song	I know a place where no one ever goes There's peace and quiet, beauty and repose It's hidden in a valley, down beside a mountain stream And lying there beside the stream I find that I can dream Oh what a place of beauty to the eye Snow peaked mountains towering towards the sky Now I know that God has made this world for me One can imagine himself as in a dream Climbing a mountain or down a small ravine The magic of this peace and quiet always will stay To make this place a haven each and every day Oh how I wish I never had to leave And all my life such beauty to receive Now I know that God has made this world for me

I Love The Mountains

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Notes:	This is a song suitable for the middle of a campfire. Once the group gets to the boom-de-ada's the group spilts and one group sings the song again while the other group continues the boom-de-ada's and then change groups, so both groups get to sing the boom-de-ada's during the song. This makes it sung three times total.
The Song	I love the mountains, I love the rolling hills I love the flowers, I love the daffodils I love the fireside when all the lights are low Boom-de-ada, boom-de-ada, ...

I'm A Nut

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Notes:	This is a silly song.
First Verse	I'm a little acorn round Lying on the cold, cold ground Somebody came and stepped on me That is why I'm cracked, you see I'm a nut (clap, clap) I'm a nut (clap, clap) I'm crazy
Second Verse	Called myself on the telephone Just to see if I was home Asked myself out for a date Gotta be ready by half past eight I'm a nut (clap, clap) I'm a nut (clap, clap) I'm crazy
Third Verse	Took myself to the picture show Sat myself in the very first row Wrapped my arms around my waist Got so fresh, I slapped my face I'm a nut (clap, clap) I'm a nut (clap, clap) I'm crazy

I'm Going Crazy

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Notes:	This is a lively song. Start and end with the chorus.
Chorus	I'm going crazy Don't ya wanna come along I'm going crazy Just singing this song
First Verse	Once I had a little cat And all she ate was yarn So when those little kittens came They came with sweaters on
Second Verse	Once I had a little dog And all she ate were cans So when those little puppies came They came in Ford sedans
Third Verse	Mary had a little lamb The doctor was surprised When Old MacDonald had a farm The doctor nearly died

I’ve Been Workin’ On The Railroad

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Notes:	This is a lively song.
The Song	I’ve been workin’ on the railroad All the live long day I’ve been workin’ on the railroad Just to pass the time away Can’t you hear the whistle blowing Rise up so early in the morn Don’t you hear the captain shoutin’ 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 Strummin' on the old banjo And singing Fee, fie, fiddleio Fee, fie, fiddleio Fee, fie, fiddleio Strummin' on the old banjo

In Back Of The Bread

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Notes:	This song can be sung as a grace before meals.
The Song	In back of the bread is the flour In back of the flour is the mill In back of the mill is the wind and the rain And the Father's will

John Jacob Jingle Heimer Schmidt

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Notes:	This is a lively song and can be sung more and more quietly each time, while singing the dah dah dah dah part louder each time.
The Song	John Jacob Jingle Heimer Schmidt That’s my name too Whenever I go out The people always shout There goes John Jacob Jingle Heimer Schmidt Dah, dah, dah, dah, dah, dah, dah

Johnny Appleseed

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Notes:	This song can be sung as a grace before meals.
The Song	Oh the Lord is good to me And so I thank the Lord For giving me the things I need The sun and the rain and the appleseed The Lord is good to me

Kookaburra

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Notes:	This song can be sung in a two part round, starting the second group after tree.
The Song	Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree Merry, merry king of the bush is he Laugh Kookaburra, laugh Kookaburra Gay your life must be

Little Bells Of Westminster

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Notes:	This song can be sung in a two part or many part round. When there are only two parts, start the second group after Westminster. When there are several groups, start each group after bells.
The Song	The little bells of Westminster Go ding, dong, ding, dong, dong

Little Birds

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Notes:	This song is mimed while singing. Sing the shhh part softly and the they're sleeping part loudly.
The Song	Way up in the sky The bid birdies fly Way down in the nest The little birds rest With a wing on the left And a wind on the right The little birds sleep all through the night SHHHH!! They're sleeping! The bright sun comes out The dew falls away "Good morning! Good morning!" The little birds say

Lollipop Song

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Notes:	This song is a good song to practice sign language finger spelling while singing the letters to the words.
First Verse	L O double L I P O P spells lollipop lollipop It's the only decent kind of candy candy Man who made it must have been a dandy dandy L O double L I P O P you see you see It's a lick on a stick Guaranteed to make you sick Lillipop for me Da da da da da da da da
Second Verse	C A S T O R O I L spells caster oil caster oil It's the only decent kind of medicine medicine Man who made it must have been an Edison Edison C A S T O R O I L you see you see It's a lick on a spoon Guaranteed to kill you soon Caster oil for me Da da da da da da da da
Third Verse	D A V E N P O R T spells davenport davenport It's the only decent kind of love seat love seat Man who made it must have been a heart beat heart beat D A V E N P O R T you see you see It's a hug and a squeeze And and oh George please Davenport for me Da da da da da da da da

Lullaby

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Notes:	This song is a quiet song and can be sung towards the end of a campfire.
The Song	Like a ship on the harbor Like a mother and child Like a light in the darkness I'll hold you a while We'll rock on the water I'll cradle you deep And I'll hold you while angels Sing you to sleep

Make New Friends

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Notes:	This song can be sung in a two part round. Start the second group after friends or old.
The Song	Make new friends, but keep the old One is silver and the other gold

Music Shall Live

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Notes:	This song can be sung in a two part round. Start the second group after perish or sky.
The Song	All things shall perish from under the sky Music alone shall live Music alone shall live Music alone shall live Never to die

My Big Tall Hat

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Notes:	This is a lively song.
The Song	One day as I was riding on the subway My big tall hat, it looked like that I layed it on the seat beside me My big tall hat, it looked like that A big a fat a lady she came and sat upon my hat My big tall hat, it looked like that A big a fat a lady she came and sat upon my hat My big tall hat, it looked like that Now Christopher Columbus what do you think of that? My big tall hat, it looked like that Now Christopher Columbus what do you think of that? My big tall hat, it looked like that Christopher Columbus what do you think of that, my hat?

My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean

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Notes:	This song can gets people going. Stand up or sit down for every word beginning with the letter B.
The Song	My Bonnie lies over the ocean My Bonnie lies over the sea My Bonnie lies over the ocean So bring back my Bonnie to me Bring back, bring back Bring back my Bonnie to me, to me Bring back, bring back Bring back my Bonnie to me, to me

My Paddle's Keen And Bright

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Notes:	This is a conoeing song.
The Song	My paddle's keen and bright Flashing like silver Quick as the wild geese fly Dip, dip and swing Dip, dip and swing

Noble Duke Of York

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Notes:	Stand up when singing the word up. Squat down when singing the word down. Be half way up when singing about being half way up.
The Song	The noble Duke of York He had ten thousand men He marched them up the hill And he marched them down again And when you're up, you're up And when you're down, you're down And when you're only half way up You're neither up nor down

Oh, How Lovely Is The Evening

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Notes:	This is a lively, but quiet song that can be sung as a campfire is starting to wind down.
The Song	Oh, how lovely is the evening, is the evening When the bells are sweetly ringing, sweetly ringing Ding, dong, ding... ding, dong, ding

Old Mother O'Leary

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Notes:	This song is about the great Chicago fire. The first part of the song is sung together. Different groups can sing each of the yelling parts and then everyone sings the aaaahhh part together.
The Song	Old Mother O'Leary left the lantern in the shed And when the cow kicked it over, she winked her eye and said There'll be a hot time in the old town tonight Fire, fire, fire, fire Water, water, water, water Save my child, save my child Jump lady, jump Aaaaaahhhhh

On The Loose

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Notes:	This is a quiet song.
The Song	On the loose to climb a mountain On the loose where I am free On the loose to live my life The way I think my life should be Though I've only got a moment And the whole world yet to see I'll be looking for tomorrow One the loose Have you ever seen the sunrise Turn the sky completely red? Have you slept beneath the moon and stars A pine bough for your head? Do you sit and talk with friends Though a word is never said? Then you're just like me And you've been on the loose There's a trail that I've been hiking Just to see where it might go Many places yet to visit Many people yet to know So in following my dreams I will live and I will grow On a trail that's waiting out there On the loose So in search of love and laughter I'll be traveling 'cross this land Never sure of where I'm going For I haven't any plans So in time when you are ready Come and join me, take my hand And together we'll share life out On the loose

One And Twenty

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Notes:	This is a game to be played with a large number of people. Everyone arranges themselves into pairs holding hands in a circle. There should be one extra person who does not have a partner to hold hands. That person starts the game. Everyone starts singing the song. While the song is being sung, the person in the middle runs to hold onto someone's hand. The person on the other side of this person lets go and runs to find another person to hold hands. Changing partners continues with the extra person running until the song ends. When the song ends, the person in the middle starts the new game and the song starts again.
The Song	One and twenty Two and twenty Three and four and five and six and twenty Twenty-seven Twenty-eight Twenty-nine And thirty The song continues with one and thirty all the way up to one hundred when the game ends.

One Bottle O' Pop

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Notes:	This song can be sung as a three part round, each group singing a different verse at the same time and then changing. It can be helpful for the three song leaders to change places when it is time to change verses, so each song leader only sings one of the songs three times.
First Verse	One bottle o' pop Two bottle o' pop Three bottle o' pop Four bottle o' pop Five bottle o' pop Six bottle o' pop Seven, seven bottle o' pop
Second Verse	Fish and chips 'n' vinegar, vinegar, vinegar Fish and chips 'n' vinegar Pepper, pepper, pepper, pop
Third Verse	Don't chuck your muck in my dust pan, my dust pan, my dust pan Don't chuck your muck in my dust pan My dust pan's full

Peace I Ask Of Thee Oh River

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Notes:	This song is a quiet song suitable for campfires.
The Song	Peace I ask of thee, O river -- peace, peace, peace When I learn to live serenely cares will cease From the hills I gather courage Vision of the day to be Strength to lead and faith to follow All are given unto me. Peace I ask of thee, O river -- peace, peace, peace

Piece Of Tin

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Notes:	This song can be sung in a two part round. Start the second group after the word tin. Pull on the ear for the word honk. Shake the head for the word rattle. Put the palm of the hand on the chin for the word crash. Pat the nose with the fingers for the word beep.
The Song	I'm a little piece of tin Nobody knows what shape I'm in Got four wheels and a running board I'm not a Chevy and I'm not a Ford Honk, honk, rattle, rattle, rattle, crash, beep, beep Honk, honk, rattle, rattle, rattle, crash, beep, beep

Ram Sam Sam

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Notes:	This song has hand movements and is sung quickly. Pound fists on top of each other while singing ram sam sam Pull taffy with fingers while singing guli guli guli guli guli Shake hands in the air while singing a rafi, a rafi
The Song	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

Rig O' Bamboo

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Notes:	This is a repeat song. Each line should be repeated. It's a song about a ship called the Princess Pat and it's rigging made out of bamboo.
The Song	The Princess Pat Light infantry She sailed across The seven seas She sailed across The channel, too And she took with her A rig o' bamboo A rig o' bamboo Now what is that? It's something made For the Princess Pat It's green and gold And purple, too That's why it's called A rig o' bamboo Now Captain Jack Had a mighty fine crew They sailed across The channel, too Their ship did sink And so will you If you don't take A rig o' bamboo The Princess Pat Saw Captain Jack She reeled him in And brought him back She saved his life And his crew's, too And so do you Do you know how? With a rig o' bamboo

Rise Up Oh Flame

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Notes:	This song can be sung in a two part round. Start the second group after flame. This is a good song to sing over and over again while the campfire is being lit to encourage the fire to start.
The Song	Rise up oh flame By thy lights glowing Show to us beauty Vision and joy

Rose

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Notes:	This song can be sung in a two part round. Start the second group after the fourth rose. This song can also be sung as a three part round with Hey Ho Nobody Home and Ah Poor Bird. Some say these are actually three verses of the same song. This song is about a young girl and her father discussing her marriage. Some people prefer to sing the song replacing the word thy with the word my, so that it is Rose's choice when she marries, instead of the father's.
The Song	Rose, rose, rose, rose Will I ever see thee wed I will marry at thy will Sire, at thy will

Row, Row, Row Your Boat

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Notes:	This song can be sung in a two, three or four part round. If there are only two parts, then start the second group after boat. For more parts, start the song after each row. An alternate way to sing the song, which takes a lot of concentration and more time, is to drop the last word of the song each time it is sung. Continue dropping words until there is only one word left in the song. Make sure to count how many of the repeat words you are singing each time.
The Song	Row, row, row your boat Gently down the stream Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily Life is but a dream

Sarasponda

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Notes:	This is a lively song.
The Song	Sarasponda, sarasponda, sarasponda ret set set Sarasponda, sarasponda, sarasponda ret set set Ah door ray oh, ah door ray boom day oh Ah door ray boom day ret set set Ah say pa say oh

Say When

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Notes:	This is a lively song.
The Song	Say when and I'll meet you right then Say when and I'll meet you right then Say when and I'll meet you right then Say when my friend, say when Say where and I'll meet you right there Say where and I'll meet you right there Say where and I'll meet you right there Say where my friend, say where Say why do we have to say goodbye Say why do we have to say goodbye Say why do we have to say goodbye Say why my friend, say why Say when and I'll meet you right then Say where and I'll meet you right there Say why do we have to say goodbye Say when, say where, say why

Six Little Ducks

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Notes:	This is a lively song. Mime the words as you sing.
The Song	Six little ducks that I once knew Tall ones, short ones, skinny ones, too But the one little duck with the feathers on his back He ruled the others with a quack, quack, quack Down to the river they would go Wibble, wobble, wibble, wobble to and fro But the one little duck with the feathers on his back He ruled the others with a quack, quack, quack Into the water he would dive In and out of the other five But the one little duck with the feathers on his back He ruled the others with a quack, quack, quack

Skunk Song

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Notes:	This song is repeated as many times as the area can stand the noise. Each time the song is sung louder than the previous time, but each time the second verse same as the first part is sung quieter than the previous time. Hold the nose when singing the smelly part.
The Song	I'm a little striped skunk Sleeping under someone's bunk Nobody wants to play with me Cuz I'm as smelly as I can be Second verse, same as the first, a little bit louder and a little bit worse

Singing In The Rain

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Notes:	This song has some repeat and some add on to it. Twist back and forth while singing the chee chee cha cha part.
The Song	I'm singing in the rain, just singing in the rain What a glorious feeling, I'm happy again Thumbs up! (group repeats) Chee chee cha cha chee chee cha cha chee cha cha cha I'm singing in the rain, just singing in the rain What a glorious feeling, I'm happy again Thumbs up! (group repeats) Elbows in! (group repeats) Chee chee cha cha chee chee cha cha chee cha cha cha I'm singing in the rain, just singing in the rain What a glorious feeling, I'm happy again Thumbs up! (group repeats) Elbows in! (group repeats) Knees together! (group repeats) Chee chee cha cha chee chee cha cha chee cha cha cha I'm singing in the rain, just singing in the rain What a glorious feeling, I'm happy again Thumbs up! (group repeats) Elbows in! (group repeats) Knees together! (group repeats) Toes together! (group repeats) Chee chee cha cha chee chee cha cha chee cha cha cha I'm singing in the rain, just singing in the rain What a glorious feeling, I'm happy again Thumbs up! (group repeats) Elbows in! (group repeats) Knees together! (group repeats) Toes together! (group repeats) Butts out! (group repeats) Chee chee cha cha chee chee cha cha chee cha cha cha I'm singing in the rain, just singing in the rain What a glorious feeling, I'm happy again Thumbs up! (group repeats) Elbows in! (group repeats) Knees together! (group repeats) Toes together! (group repeats) Butts out! (group repeats) Chest out! (group repeats) Chee chee cha cha chee chee cha cha chee cha cha cha I'm singing in the rain, just singing in the rain What a glorious feeling, I'm happy again Thumbs up! (group repeats) Elbows in! (group repeats) Knees together! (group repeats) Toes together! (group repeats) Butts out! (group repeats) Chest out! (group repeats) Chin out! (group repeats) Chee chee cha cha chee chee cha cha chee cha cha cha I'm singing in the rain, just singing in the rain What a glorious feeling, I'm happy again Thumbs up! (group repeats) Elbows in! (group repeats) Knees together! (group repeats) Toes together! (group repeats) Butts out! (group repeats) Chest out! (group repeats) Chin out! (group repeats) Tongue out! (group repeats) Chee chee cha cha chee chee cha cha chee cha cha cha

Slap Bang

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Notes:	This song is a table song. Clap your hands together when singing slap. Knock your elbows on the table when singing bang.
The Song	Slap bang here we go again, here we go again, here we go again Slap bang here we go again, jolly good friends are we We laugh, we sing We laugh ha ha We sing tra la Slap bang here we go again, jolly good friends are we

Stay On The Sunny Side

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Notes:	This song is a knock knock joke song. Fill in your own knock knock jokes. The song leader says Knock Knock. The group says Who's There and the song leader tells the joke. Sing the Stay on the Sunny Side part between each knock knock joke.
The Song	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 So stay on the sunny side of life Knock, knock (song leader) Who's there? (group) Orange (song leader) Orange who? (group) Orange you glad to meet me? (song leader)

Today

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Notes:	This song is a quiet song good for campfires.
The Song	Today, while the blossoms still cling to the vine I'll taste your strawberries, I'll drink your sweet wine A million tomorrows shall all pass away E're I forget all the joy that is mine today

Tony Chestnut

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Notes:	This song is a movement song that can be sung faster and faster each time. Hand motions: Touch your toes when saying the first part of Tony. Touch your knees when saying the second part of Tony. Touch your chest when saying the first part of Chestnut. Touch your head when saying the second part of Chestnut. Touch your nose when saying knows. Touch the side of your eye when saying I. Cross your arms over your chest when saying loves. Point away from you when saying you.
The Song	Tony Chestnut knows I love you Tony knows, Tony knows Tony Chestnut knows I love you That's what Tony Chestnut knows

Waddly Ah Cha

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Notes:	This song is a lively song with hand motions. Try singing it faster and faster each time through. Hand Motions: Slap thighs twice. Clap hands twice. Move the right hand over the left hand twice Move the left hand over the right hand twice. Touch the nose with the right hand. Move the right hand to the left shoulder. Touch the nose with the left hand. Move the left hand to the right shoulder. Make a talking hand motion with both hands at the same time twice. (Repeat this set of motions throughout the song.) An alternate for more advanced hand motions is to put one hand on the nose and one hand on the opposite ear and switch instead of the hand on the shoulder part.
The Song	Waddly ah cha waddly ah cha Doodly do doodly do waddly ah cha waddly ah cha Doodly do doodly do Simples thing, there isn't much to it All you gotta do is doodly do it I like the rest, but the part I like best goes Doodly doodly do, boop boop

Wasn't It A Bit Of Luck

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Notes:	This song can be sung in a two, three or four part round. If there are only two parts, then start the second group after luck. For more parts, start the song after it. Point to your chest when singing I. Point to your socks when singing socks. Point to your shoes when singing shoes. Fold your arms with your hands in your armpits to flap them when singing the quacks and cheering yeah ducks.
The Song	Wasn't it a bit of luck That I was born a baby duck With yellow socks and yellow shoes So I can go where ever I choose Quack, quack, quack, quack, quack Yeah ducks

White Coral Bells

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Notes:	This song can be sung in a two part round. Start the second group after bells or stalk. It helps to lead this song using the hand to show how high or low each note is relative to the previous note.
The Song	White coral bells upon a slender stalk Lillies of the valley deck my garden walk Oh don't you wish that you could hear them ring That would happen only when the fairies sing

You And Me

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Notes:	This song can be sung in a two part round singing the same words starting on different notes in harmony.
The Song	You and me, we're gonna be partners You and me, we're gonna be pals You and me, we're gonna be partners Buddies and pals

Zulu Warrior

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Notes:	This song can be sung with two groups, where one group chants chief while the other group sings the song, then change parts. Put your hand over your eyes and search when singing see him there. Change hands for the second time.
The Song	I come a zimba zimba zia I come a zimba zimba zee I come a zimba zimba zia I come a zimba zimba zee See him there, the Zulu warrior See him there, the Zulu chief, chief, chief, chief

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