1492 - Columbo SongIn fourteen hundred and ninety two, (repeat) A sailor from New Delhi (repeat) Was walking down the streets of Spain, (repeat) Selling hot tamales (repeat)   Chorus: He said the world was roundo (repeat) He said it could be foundo (repeat) That hypothetical calculatin' son of a gun Colombo(repeat)  He walked right up to the Queen of Spain (repeat) And asked for ships and cargo (repeat) He said I'll be a son of a gun if I don't bring back Chicago (repeat) - Chorus  The ships cook, the ships cook (repeat) Yes he was a cookin' (repeat) He slipped a rat into the pot (repeat) When no one else was lookin' (repeat) - Chorus   The second mate, the second mate (repeat) Yes he was a singin' (repeat) He hit the second highest note (repeat) And all our ears were ringin' (repeat) - Chorus  The first mate, the first mate, (repeat) Yes he was a biggun (repeat) He fought and killed an octopus (repeat) And used its arms for riggin' (repeat) - Chorus  The captain, the captain, (repeat) Yes he was a sailin' (repeat) He guided us around the world (repeat) And home without a failin' (repeat) - Chorus  

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A Song That Gets on Everybody's Nerves SongI know a song that gets on everybody's nervesI know a song that gets on everybody's nervesI know a song that gets on everybody's nervesAnd this is how it goes...

(repeat forever)

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America SongMy 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 the 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 SongO 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!

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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 Song SongAnnouncements, 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. 

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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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Baby Bumble Bee SongNotes: Use Cubmaster or Scoutmaster

(cup hands carrying bee) I found at camp a baby bumble bee Won't Scoutmaster 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 Scoutmaster 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 Scoutmaster 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 Scoutmaster 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 Scoutmaster be so proud of me? I'm mopping up my baby bumble bee... Scoutmaster, 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 SongNotes: 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.

(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

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(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 SongMine 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 

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Battle of New Orleans SongIn eighteen fourteen we took a little trip Along with Colonel Jackson down the mighty Mississip'. We took a little bacon and we took a little beans, And we fought the bloody British near the town of New Orleans.

Chorus: We fired our guns but the British kept a comin'. There wasn't nigh as many as there was a while ago. We fired once more and they began a runnin', Down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico.

We looked down the river and we seen the British come, And there must have been a hundred of 'em beatin' on the drum. They stepped so high and they made their bugles ring. We stood behind our cotton bales and didn't say a thing. - Chorus

Ol' Hickory said we could take 'em by surprise, If we didn't fire our muskets 'til we looked 'em in the eyes. We held our fire 'til we seen their faces well, Then we opened up our squirrel guns and really gave 'em ... Well, ... - Chorus

We fired our cannons 'til the barrel melted down, Then we grabbed an alligator and we fired another round. We filled his mouth with cannon balls and powdered his behind, And when we set the powder off the 'gator lost his mind. oh, ... - Chorus

They ran through the briars and they ran through the brambles. They ran through the bushes where a rabbit couldn't go. They ran so fast, the hounds couldn't catch 'em, Down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico. - Chorus   

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Bill Grogan's Goat SongNotes: Leader sings and then everyone repeats at each (*)

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 Song SongTune: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Version 1As 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 2As I was walking down the street one dark and gloomy dayI came upon a billboard and much to my dismayThe sign was torn and tattered from the storm the night beforeThe 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 clearSimonize your baby with a Hershey's candy barAnd Texaco's the beauty cream that's used by all the stars.

So take your next vacation in a brand new FrigidaireLearn to play the piano in your winter underwearDoctors say that babies should smoke until they're threeAnd people over 65 should bathe in Lipton Tea.

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BoogaLoo Song(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. 

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Boom Chicka Boom Song

(scouts repeat each line)

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] 

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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 FriesI said a Big Mac and Fries I said a Big Mac and Fries and dont forget to Super Size.

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Buffalo Gals SongAs I was walking down the street, Down the street, down the street, A pretty gal I chance to meet Under the silvery moon.  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.  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 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 SongNotes: Tune: On Top of Old Smokey

At camp with the Boy Scouts, 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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Caissons Go Rolling Along SongOver hill, over dale As we hit the dusty trail, And the Caissons go rolling along. In and out, hear them shout, Counter march and right about, And the Caissons go rolling along.  Then it's hi! hi! hee! In the field artillery, Shout out your numbers loud and strong, For where'er you go, You will always know That the Caissons go rolling along.   In the storm, in the night, Action left or action right See those Caissons go rolling along Limber front, limber rear, Prepare to mount your cannoneer And those Caissons go rolling along.  Then it's hi! hi! hee! In the field artillery, Shout out your numbers loud and strong, For where'er you go, You will always know That the Caissons go rolling along.   Was it high, was it low, Where the heck did that one go? As those Caissons go rolling along Was it left, was it right, Now we won't get home tonight And those Caissons go rolling along.  Then it's hi! hi! hee! In the field artillery, Shout out your numbers loud and strong, For where'er you go, You will always know That the Caissons go rolling along. That the Caissons go rolling along. That the Caissons go rolling along 

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Camp Granada Song

 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 waitersAnd 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. Balagreeni. 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. 

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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 brother. 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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Campfire Closing Song SongNotes: Tune: Down in the Valley

Lets us all stand now - time we must go,  Silently leaving - thoughts let us know,  Thoughts let us know, thoughts let us know,  Silently leaving - thoughts let us know.   Watch the fire flicker - the last of the flame,  But as we leave you - your friendship we claim,  Your friendship we claim, yes, your friendship we claim,  But as we leave you - your friendship we claim.   Watch the red embers - a memory of light,  We carry it with us, to show us the right.  To show us the right, yes to show us the right.  We carry it with us - to show us the right.   Watch the hot ashes - once it was wood,  Has changed through service - a blessing that's good.  A blessing that's good, yes, a blessing that's good,  Has changed through service - a blessing that's good.   Watch the fire dying - but when it is dead,  Always the memory - will lead us ahead.  Will lead us ahead, yes, will lead us ahead,  Always the memory - will lead us ahead

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Charlie on the M.T.A. SongNotes: This is an old political song from a Boston mayorial election in 1949.

Let me tell you the story Of a man named Charlie On a tragic and fateful day He put ten cents in his pocket, Kissed his wife and family Went to ride on the MTA

Charlie handed in his dime At the Kendall Square Station And he changed for Jamaica Plain When he got there the conductor told him, 'One more nickel.' Charlie could not get off that train.

Chorus: Did he ever return, No he never returned And his fate is still unlearn'd He may ride forever 'neath the streets of Boston He's the man who never returned.

Now all night long Charlie rides through the tunnels Saying, 'What will become of me? How can I afford to see My sister in Chelsea Or my cousin in Roxbury?'

Charlie's wife goes down To the Scollay Square station Every day at quarter past two And through the open window She hands Charlie a sandwich As the train comes rumblin' through. - Chorus

As his train rolled on Through Greater Boston Charlie looked around and sighed, 'Well, I'm sore and disgusted And I'm absolutely busted; I guess this is my last long ride.'

Now you citizens of Boston, Don't you think it's a scandal That the people have to pay and pay Vote for Walter A. O'Brien And fight the fare increase Get poor Charlie off the MTA. - Chorus

Let me tell you of a story of a Scout named [name] , On that tragic and fateful day; Put his Scout knife in his pocket; Kissed his dog and family; When to hike in the woods far away.

Well, did he ever return? No, he never returned.

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And his fate is still unlearned: He may roam forever in the woods and mountains, He's the Scout who never returned.

Now you citizens of [town name], Don't you think it's a scandal How ol' [name] got lost that day? Take the right equipment; TAKE ALONG A BUDDY, When you hike in the hills that way.

Or else you'll never return, No, you'll never return. And your fate will be unlearned, just like [name] You may roam forever in the woods and mountains, Like the Scout who never returned.   

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Chicken Lips and Lizard Hips SongOh, 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 Scout 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 Song

Most chivalrous fish of the oceanTo 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 boywill inspire him with joyIf he's past the maturity age.

A doctor, a lawyer, a preacher,He'll gobble one any fine day,But the ladies, God bless 'emHe'll only address 'emPolitely and go on his way.

I can readily cite you an instanceWhere a lovely young lady of Breem,Who was tender and sweet and delicious to eatFell 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 drownedif she hadn't been foundBy a chivalrous man-eating shark.

He bowed in a manner most polishedThus 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 itSuch gallantry none can dispute.While the passengers cheered as the vessel they nearedAnd a broadside was fired in salute.

And they soon stood alongside the vessel,When a life-saving dinghy was loweredWith the pick of the crew, And her relatives tooAnd 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 flipperand ate up the skipperAnd went on his way with a smile.

And this shows that the prince of the ocean,To ladies forbearing and mile,Though his record be darkIs the man-eating shark,Who will eat neither woman nor child.

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Clementine SongIn 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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Country Roads SongChorus: Country Roads, take me home to the place I belong - West Virginia, mountain mama, take me home Country Roads.

1. Almost heaven, West Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River. Life is old there, older than the trees, Younger than the mountains, blowin' like a breese.  

2. All my mem'ries, gather round her Miner's lady, stranger to blue water. Dark and dusty, painted on the sky, Misty taste of moonshine, tear drop in my eye.  

3. I hear her voice in the mornin' hours she calls me. The radio reminds me of my home far away. And drivin' down the road I get a feelin' That I should have been home yesterday, yesterday

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Daniel Boone SongDaniel 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 Boone, what a do-er, What a dream come-er true-er was he!  

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Davy Crockett SongBorn on a mountain top in Tennessee The greenest state in the land of the free Raised in the woods so's he knew ev'ry tree Kilt him a b'ar when he was only three Davy, Davy Crockett, king of the wild frontier  Fought single-handed through many a war Till the enemy was whipped and peace was in store And while he was handlin' this risky chore He made himself a legend forever more Davy, Davy Crockett, the man who knew no fear  He went off to Congress and served a spell Fixin' up the Government and the laws as well Took over Washington, so I heard tell And he patched up the crack in the Liberty Bell Davy, Davy Crockett, seeing his duty clear  When he came home his politic'ing was done And the western march had just begun So he packed his gear and his trusty gun And lit out a-grinnin' to follow the sun Davy, Davy Crockett, leading the pioneer 

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Day-O SongHear It  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.  

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Dem Bones SongChorus:I know it brother, brother,Indeed I know it brother, I know it - HEY!Dem bones gonna rise again.

The lord he thought he'd make a man.(all sing DEM BONES GONNA RISE AGAIN! after each line)So he made Adam accordin' to a plan.(all - DEM BONES GONNA RISE AGAIN)Thought he'd make a woman too.(all - DEM BONES GONNA RISE AGAIN)The Lord didn't know just what to do.(all - DEM BONES GONNA RISE AGAIN)- Chorus

Took a rib from Adam's side.For to make Miss Eve, his bride.Put 'em in a garden wide and fair.Told 'em to eat what they found there.- Chorus

Peaches, pears, plums and such.Dem bones gonna rise again One day Miss Eve was walking aroundSpied that tree all loaded down.- Chorus

Serpent crawling around that trunk.At miss Eve, his eye he wunk.Eve, she just took a little pull.Then she filled her fig leaf full.- Chorus

Adam, he just took a little bite.Said 'um um woman that sure am nice.'One day the Lord was walkin' around.Spied them peels all over the ground.- Chorus

The Lord cried out in his mighty voice.That shook the heavens to the joists.Cried, 'Adam, Adam, Where art though?''Here I is Lord, I's comin' now.'- Chorus

'Adam, Adam, did you eat these?''No massa Lord, I 'spect it was Eve.'Then the Lord rose up in his might wrath,Said, 'Ya'll just beat it down the path.'- Chorus

Put an angel at the door.Said, 'Ya'll don't come 'round here no more.'Eve took the needle, Adam took the plow.That's why we're all working now.- Chorus

To this tale there ain't no more.Eve got the Apple, and Adam got the core.- Chorus

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Dixie SongI 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 in early on one frosty morning' 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 marry 'will the weaver' Willum was a gay deceiver Look away! Look away! Look away! Dixie Land But when he put his arm around er, 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 a health to 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 this 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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Down By the Riverside SongGonna lay down my sword and shieldDown by the riversideDown by the riversideDown by the riversideGonna lay down my sword and shieldDown by the riversideAin't gonna study war no more.

Refrain:I ain't gonna study war no more,I ain't gonna study war no more,Study war no more.I ain't gonna study war no more,I ain't gonna study war no more,Ain't gonna study war no more.

Gonna stick my sword in the golden sandDown By the riversideDown by the riversideDown by the riversideGonna stick my sword in the golden sandDown by the riversideAin't gonna study study war no more.

Gonna put on my long white robeDown By the riversideDown by the riversideDown by the riversideGonna put on my long white robeDown by the riversideAin't gonna study study war no more.

Gonna put on my starry crownGonna put on my golden shoesGonna talk with the Prince of PeaceGonna shake hands around the world

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Drunken Sailor Song

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, hay up she rises, Way, hay, up she rises, Way, hay, 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.  That's what you do with a drunken sailor

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Eddie Koochie Catchinary SongChorus:Eddie Koochie Catchinary Toesinary Moesinary Sammy Gammy Wacky BrownWHO?Eddie Koochie Catchinary Toesinary Moesinary Sammy Gammy Wacky BrownFell 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 BreadCalled old Joe and told him that her Susie said that...- Chorus

Then Old Joe he laid his plow asideGrabbed his cane and hobbled into town and cried that...- Chorus

To the well everybody cameWhat a shame it took so long to say his name that...Eddie Koochie Catchinary Toesinary Moesinary Sammy Gammy Wacky BrownWHO?Eddie Koochie Catchinary Toesinary Moesinary Sammy Gammy Wacky Brown - DROWNED!

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Follow Me, Boys SongChorus: Follow me boys, follow me. When you think your really beat  That's the time to lift your feet, And follow me boys, follow me. Pick'em up, put'em down and follow me, Pick'em up, put'em down pick'em up.  There's a job to do, There's a fight to win, Follow me boys, follow me. And it won't be time till we all pitch in, Lift your chin with a grin and follow me. - Chorus  It's a long long climb,  But we've got the will, Follow me boys, follow me. When we reach the top Then It's all down hill, Till you drop don't you stop and follow me. - Chorus  So the journey's end Is beyond our sight, Follow me boys, follow me. If we do our best And we've done alright, Pack your load, hit the road and follow me. - Chorus  

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Food Song

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 Boy Scouts dine!

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Ghost Chickens in the Sky Song

Tune: 'Ghost Riders in the Sky'  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)

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Ging Gang Goolee Song

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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God Bless America SongGod 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 SongNotes: Tune: God Bless America

God bless my underwear, my only pair. Stand beside them, and guide them, Through the rips, through the holes, through the tears. From the washer, to the dryer, to the clothesline in the air. God bless my underwear, my only pair.

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Goober Peas Song

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, here'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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Grandma's Feather Bed SongWhen 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 saidThat I'd trade 'em all plus the gal down the road for Grandma's feather bed.- Chorus

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Green Berets SongFighting soldiers from the sky  Fearless men who jump and die  Men who mean just what they say  The brave men of the Green Beret   Silver wings upon their chest  These are men, America's best  One hundred men will test today  But only three win the Green Beret   Trained to live off nature's land  Trained in combat, hand-to-hand  Men who fight by night and day  Courage peak from the Green Berets   Silver wings upon their chest  These are men, America's best  One hundred men will test today  But only three win the Green Beret   Back at home a young wife waits  Her Green Beret has met his fate  He has died for those oppressed  Leaving her his last request   Put silver wings on my son's chest  Make him one of America's best  He'll be a man they'll test one day  Have him win the Green Beret. 

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Hageleena Mageleena SongChorus: Hagaleena Magaleena Upa Staka Waka Taka Oka Poka Loka was her name. (Clap Clap)

She had two hairs in the middle of her head One was green (put one finger on top of your head) And the other one was red (put another finger on top of your head)

Chorus

She had two teeth in the middle 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 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 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

A big mack truck hit Mag-a-leena (slow down during this line) (back to original tempo) Poor old guy had to buy a new machina!

Chorus

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Happy Wanderer SongI 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

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Hey, Lolly SongNotes: Make up simple rhyming verses to keep it going as long as the scouts want.

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 Webelos singers 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 SongNotes: Just a super silly song with no reason.

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!  When it's ice fishing time in Minnesota, When it's ice fishing time in Minnesota, When it's ice fishing time in Minnesota, Then it's ice fishing time in Minnesota.  When it's cheese stirring time in Wisconsin, When it's cheese stirring time in Wisconsin, When it's cheese stirring time in Wisconsin, Then it's cheese stirring time in Wisconsin.  When it's spud picking time in Idaho, When it's spud picking time in Idaho, When it's spud picking time in Idaho, Than it's spud picking time in Idaho.  See if you can come up with verses for all states and send them to me. 

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Hole in my Bucket SongNotes: This is a funny skit if two scouts 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 SongThere'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 Song

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

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How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning SongThe other day I chanced to meet a Boy Scout friend of mine.He'd been in camp for several weeks and he was looking fine.His muscles had developed and his cheeks were rosy red.I asked him how he liked the camp, and this is what he said:

Oh, how I hate to get up in the morning.Oh, how I'd love to remain in bed.For the hardest blow of all,Is to hear the bugler call;You've got to get up,You've got to get up,You've got to get up this morning.Someday I'm going to murder the bugler.Someday they're going to find him dead.I'll amputate his reveilleand stomp upon it heavily,And spend the rest of my life in bed!

A bugler at scout camp is the luckiest of men.He wakes the boys at five and then goes back to bed again.He doesn't have to blow again until the afternoon.If everything goes well with me, I'll be a bugler soon!

Oh, how I hate to get up in the morning.Oh, how I'd love to remain in bed.For the hardest blow of all,Is to hear the bugler call;You've got to get up,You've got to get up,You've got to get up this morning.Someday I'm going to murder the bugler.Someday they're going to find him dead.I'll amputate his reveilleand stomp upon it heavily,And spend the rest of my life in bed!

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I Met a Bear SongNotes: Audience repeats each short line after the leader, then everyone sings the

whole verse together.

The other day, I met a bear, Out in the woods, away out there. [Point]

everyone: The other day, I met a bear. Out in the woods, away out there.

He looked at me, I looked at him, He sized up me, I sized up him.

everyone: He looked at me, I looked at him. He sized up me, I sized up him.

He says to me, 'Why don't you run?' 'Cause I can see, you got no gun.'

everyone: He says to me, 'Why don't you run?' 'Cause I can see you got no gun.'

I says to him, 'That's a good idea.' 'Now legs get going, get me out of here!'

I began to run, away from there, But right behind me was that bear.

And on the path ahead of me, I saw a tree, Oh glory be.

The lowest branch was ten feet up, I'd have to jump and trust my luck.

And so I jumped into the air, But I missed that branch away up there.

Now don't you fret, and don't you frown, I caught that branch on the way back down.

That's all there is, there ain't no more, Unless I meet that bear once more.

 

  The littlest worm 

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I ever saw was stuck inside  my soda straw. everyone: The littlest worm I ever saw, was stuck inside my soda straw.   I took a sip and he went down right through my pipes  He'll surely drown. everyone: I took a sip and he went down, right through my pipes he'll surely drown.   I burped him up and he was dead. I buried him in a flower bed. everyone: I burped him up and he was dead. I buried him in a flower bed.   He was my pal, He was my friend and now he's gone and now he's dead. everyone: He was my pal, he was my friend and now he's gone and now he's dead.   

  The prettiest girl  I ever saw  Was sippin' cider  Through a straw. everyone: The prettiest girl I ever saw, was sippin' cider through a straw.  I asked her if  She'd teach me how  To sip cider  Through a straw. everyone: I asked her if she'd teach me how to sip cider through a straw.  First cheek to cheek  Then jaw to jaw  We sipped that cider Through that straw.  everyone: First cheek to cheek then jaw to jaw, we sipped that cider through that straw.  And now and then That straw did slip  And we'd sip cider Lip to lip. everyone: And now and then that straw did slip, and we'd sip cider lip to lip.  Now 49 kids All call me 'pa' From sippin' cider Through a straw.  everyone: Now 49 kids all call me 'pa', from sippin' cider through a straw.  The moral of This little joke Is don't sip cider Sip a coke! everyone: The moral of this little joke, is don't sip cider, sip a coke!   

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If I Weren't a Boy Scout SongIf I were not a Boy Scout, I wonder what I'd be  If I were not a Boy Scout, a ......    A bird watcher I'd be -  Hark a lark, flying through the park, SPLAT! A plumber I would be Plunge it, flush it, look out below! A mermaid I would be Bloop, bloop, bloop, bloop, bloop, bloop! A carpenter I'd be Two by four, nail it to the floor! A secretary I'd be z-z-z-z get the point, z-z-z-z get the point? A teacher I would be Sit down, shut up, throw away your gum! An airline attendant I'd be Coffee, tea, or me, sir; here's your little bag,BLEH! A typist I would be Ticka, ticka, ticka, ticka, ticka, ticka, ZING! A hippie I would be Love and peace, my hair is full of grease! [or] Hey Man! Cool Man! Far out! Wow! A farmer I would be Here's a cow, there's a cow, and here's another yuck! [or] Come on Betsy give... the baby's gotta live A laundry worker I would be Starchy here, starchy there, starchy in your underwear! A cashier I would be Twenty nine, forty nine, here is your change, sir! A gym teacher I'd be We must, we must, improve the bust! A medic I would be Turn around, drop your pants, jab, jab, jab! A doctor I would be Take a pill; pay my bill! I'm going golfing! [or] Needle! Thread! Stick 'em in the head! An electrician I would be Positive, negative bbzzzzt zap A fireman I would be Jump lady, jump... whoa spat! A cook I would be Mix it, bake it; heartburn-BURP! A ice cream maker I'd be Tutti-frutti, tutti-frutti, nice ice cream! A politician I would be Raise the taxes, lower the pay, vote for me on election day! A butcher I would be Chop it up, grind it up, make a little patty! A garbage collector I'd be Lift it, dump it, pick out the good stuff [or] Pile that garbage. Pile that garbage. Pile it to the sky. A [Domino's] pizza maker I'd be 30 minute, fast delivery! A clam digger I would be Dig one here, dig one there-Oh my frozen derriere! Superman I would be It's a bird, it's a plane, where is Lois Lane? Lois Lane I would be Get away, get away, get away, Clark Kent! A cyclist I would be peddle, peddle, peddle, peddle; ring, ring, ring! A truck driver I'd be Here's a curve, there's a curve. HERE'S A BETTER CURVE! [Makes outline of shapely woman.]

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A house cleaner I'd be Ooh, a bug; squish it in the rug! A baby I would be Mama, Dada, I wuv you! A Preacher I would be Well, well, you never can tell; you might go to heaven, or you might go to ... A DJ I would Be, Miles of smiles on the radio dial. A Stewardess I would be, Here's your coffee, here's your tea. here's your paper bag, urrrp A Baker I would be, Donuts! Eclairs! Buy My Buns! A Lifeguard I would be, Save yourself, Man. I'm working on my tan! [or] Mouth to Mouth Resuscitate, What a way to get a date. A Lawyer I would be, Honest. I swear, My client wasn't there An Undertaker I would be, 6 x 4, nail them to the floor. An Engineer, I would be, Push the button, push the button, kick the darn machine. A Ranger I would be, Get eaten by a bear, see if I care. A Scoutmaster I would be, Do this, do that, I'm gonna take a nap.  

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I'm a Nut SongI'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 seeIf 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 Grampa SongMany, 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 grampa, I'm my own grampa  It sounds funny I know But it really is so I'm my own grampa.   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 grampa,  I'm my own grampa  It sounds funny I know But it really is so I'm my own grampa.  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 grampa.  I'm my own grampa,  I'm my own grampa  It sounds funny I know But it really is so I'm my own grampa. 

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It Ain't Gonna Rain No More SongChorus:Oh, it ain't gonna rain no more, no moreIt ain't gonna rain no moreHow in the heck can I wash around my neckif it ain't gonna rain no more

A bum sat by the sewerAnd by the sewer he diedAnd at the coroners inquestThey called it 'sewer side'- Chorus

A peanut sat on the railroad trackIt's heart was all a-flutterAlong came the 4:15Toot toot, peanut butter- Chorus

My father is a butcherMy mother is a cookAnd I'm the little hot-dogWith the candy that I took- Chorus

My father built a chimneyHe built it up so highHe had to take it down each nightTo let the moon go by.- Chorus

My daddy is a doctor,My mommy is a nurse,And I'm the little needleThat gets you where it hurts.- Chorus

Mary had a little lamb,Her father shot it deadOh, she still takes it off to schoolBut on a slice of bread.- Chorus

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It's a Lie SongI 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 

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Itsy Bitsy Spider Birthday SongNotes: Tune: Itsy Bitsy Spider Climbed Up the Waterspout

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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I've Been Working on the Railroad SongI've been working on the railroadAll the livelong dayI've been working on the railroadJust to pass the time away

Can't you hear the whistle blowingRise up so early in the mornCan't you hear the captain shoutingDinah, blow your horn

Dinah, won't you blowDinah, won't you blowDinah, won't you blow your hornDinah, won't you blowDinah, won't you blowDinah, won't you blow your horn

Someone's in the kitchen with DinahSomeone's in the kitchen I knowSomeone's in the kitchen with DinahStrumming on the old banjo, and singing

Fie, fi, fiddly i oFie, fi, fiddly i oFie, fi, fiddly i oStrumming on the old banjo

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Jon Johnson SongNotes: Use as thick a 'Norwegian Ole and Sven' type accent as you can.

Just keeping singing it as long as everyone can stand.

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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Jumped From 20,000 Feet SongHe jumped from 20,000 feet and didn't pull the cord.He jumped from 20,000 feet and didn't pull the cord.He jumped from 20,000 feet and didn't pull the cord.And he ain't gonna jump no more.

CHORUS:Glory, glory, what a heck of a way to die.Glory, glory, what a heck of a way to die.Glory, glory, what a heck of a way to die.And he aint gonna jump no more.

He was last to leave the cockpit and the first to hit the ground.He was last to leave the cockpit and the first to hit the ground.He was last to leave the cockpit and the first to hit the ground.And he ain't gonna jump no more.

He landed on the runway like a lump of berry jamHe landed on the runway like a lump of berry jamHe landed on the runway like a lump of berry jamAnd he aint gonna jump no more.

They scraped him off the runway with a tiny silver spoon.They scraped him off the runway with a tiny silver spoon.They scraped him off the runway with a tiny silver spoon.And he ain't gonna jump no more.

They sent him home to mother in a little wooden box.They sent him home to mother in a little wooden box.They sent him home to mother in a little wooden box.And he ain't gonna jump no more.

She put on the mantle piece for everyone to see.She put on the mantle piece for everyone to see.She put on the mantle piece for everyone to see.And he aint gonna jump no more.

She put him on the table when the Preacher came to tea.She put him on the table when the Preacher came to tea.She put him on the table when the Preacher came to tea.And he aint gonna jump no more.

The Preacher spread him on some toast and said what lovely jam.The Preacher spread him on some toast and said what lovely jam.The Preacher spread him on some toast and said what lovely jam.And he aint gonna jump no more.

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Little Birdies SongWay 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 whipser shh! shout 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 whipser shh! shout they're sleeping)

The bright sun comes up (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 skyThe big birdies dieWhile down in the nestSo 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 SongNotes: Tune: Clementine

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 SongEee 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 SongNotes: Like 'I Met a Bear'. Repeat short line after leader, then everyone sings verse

together.

The littlest wormI ever saw,Was stuck insideMy 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 sipand he went downright through my pipeshe must of drowned.everyone: I took a sip and he went down, right through my pipes he must of drowned.

I coughed him upand he was dead.I buried himin my counselor's bed.

He was my pal.He was my friend.But now he's goneand thats the end.

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MacTavish Brothers SongNotes: Tune: The Irish Washerwoman

Oh, MacTavish is dead and his brother don't know it,His brother is dead and MacTavish don't know it,There're both of them dead in the very same bed...And neither one knows that the other is dead.

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Meadow Muffin Blues SongChorus: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 dayA cow dropped her dinnerAnd I'm standing inerShe quickly smiled and walked away.Chorus

Now a cow's sense of humor is kind of bentAnd the stuff is stickin' like cement.It started raining and my legs are really strainingSo 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 fasterOr your shoes are going to pick up all the goods.Chorus

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Mountain Dew SongMy brother Bill runs a still on the hill Where he turns out a gallon or two (or three) And the buzzards in the sky get so drunk they can not fly Just from sniffing that good ol' mountain dew.

Chorus: They call it that good ol' mountan dew, And them that refuse it are few. I'll hush up my mug if you'll fill up my jug With that good ol' mountain dew.

My aunt Lucille had an automobile, It ran on a gallon or two (or three) It didn't need no gas and it went awful fast Running on that good ol' mountain dew. - Chorus

My uncle Mort, he is sawed off and short, He measures 'bout four foot two (or three) But he thinks he's a giant when you give him a pint Of that good ol' mountain dew. - Chorus

Old Auntie June had a brand new perfume, It had such a wonderful 'pew' (pee-ew) But to her surprise, when she had it analyzed, It was nothing but that good ol' mountain dew - Chorus

I know a guy named Pete, his hair ain't so neat, Though he fixes it with syrup and blue (what's blue?) But it stays right in place when he uses just a trace Of that good ol' mountain dew. - Chorus

The preacher-he walked by, with a big tear in his eye Said that his wife had the flu (boo hoo) And hadn't I ought just to give him a quart Of that good ol' mountain dew. - Chorus

My uncle Klaus had a real mean old mouse It'd beat up a cat or two ( or three) When they asked how it happened, He said it was a lappin' That good ol' mountain dew - Chorus

There's an old hollow tree, just a little way from me Where you lay down a dollar or two If you hush up your mug, then they'll give you a jug Of that good ol' mountain dew. - Chorus

You take a little trash and you mix it up with ash, And you throw in the soul of a shoe. Then you stir it awhile with an old rusty file, And they call it that good ol' mountain dew. - Chorus

During the last war, we couldn't get no more, We didn't have no sugar for the dew With a few old potaters and a few ripe tomaters, We turned out some stuff, I'm tellin' you.

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- Chorus

Old Deacon Crane took a trip in the rain, Said his wife had come down with the flu, But she'll be all right if you give her a pint Of that good ol' mountain dew. - Chorus

Mr. Franklin Roosevelt, he told me how he felt The day the old dry law went through: If your likker's too red, it will swell up your head Better stick to that good ol' mountain dew. - Chorus

Verses Troop 479 created at Many Point Scout Camp in 2005...

The scouts yell all day and they like to play Maybe sing a song or two (or three) The key may be wrong but they'll sing out strong For that good ol' Mountain Dew - Chorus

The Many Point staff could sure use a bath Maybe one or two (or three) They surely will laugh if you give 'em a bath In that good ol' Mountain Dew - Chorus

The racoons at night sure give us a fright They come in by ones or twos (or threes) But we chase them off fast when they come for our glass Of that good ol' Mountain Dew - Chorus

The beachfront is great and we hardly can wait To swim for an hour or two (or three) The water will fizz when we take a whiz After drinking that Mountain Dew - Chorus

Now that we're home we still like the foam When we drink a can or two (or three) We'll be back next year and then we'll cheer For our good ol' Mountain Dew - Chorus

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Mr. Columbus, Turn the Ship Around SongIn fourteen hundred ninety two,three ships set out to sea:the Nina and the Pinta and theSANTA MARIE!And as they sailed the stormy seasOn that historic dayFrom way up in the crow's nest,You could hear Luigi say ...

Chorus: (strong italian accent)PUH-leeeZUH Meester Columbus,Turnah the SHEEP around!Take-UH me back, I WANNA seemy two feet on the GROUND!Why-yuh tell-uh EeezabellaThatta the world is round?PULEEEZUH Meester ColumbusTurn-uh da SHEEP around!

Then Chris took out his mandolinand he began to play. They sang and danced the Tarantelluntil the break of day. They ate up all the provolone- that's Italian cheese. But still up in the crow's nest you could hear Luigi's pleas ... (Chorus)

And then one day they sighted land just off the starboard bow. Columbus said 'I told ya so.The journey's over now.'An Indian girl upon the shore yelled 'I see you up there, man!' Luigi shouted back, 'Ahoy'and started on a plan. (Repeat Chorus)

Oh please Mr. Columbus don't take me back no more.I wanna stay right here and makethe chief my father-in-law. I'm glad you told Isabellathat the world was round. I don't know where we are but there's pisanos all around.

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Mules SongNotes: More of a poem that's fun for scouts to figure out what is being said.

On Mules We Find Two Legs Behindand Two We Find Before;We Stand Behind Before We FindWhat the Two Behind Be For.

When We're Behind the Two BehindWe Find What These Be For;So Stand Before the Two Behindand Behind the Two Before.

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My Dead Dog Rover SongNotes: Tune: I'm Looking Over a Four-Leaf Clover

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 remainingIt's splattered on the kitchen door.I'm looking over my dead dog Rover,that I over-ran with the mower.

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Off We Go Into The Wild Blue Yonder SongOff we go into the wild blue yonder,  Climbing high into the sun;  Here they come zooming to meet our thunder,  At 'em boys, Give 'er the gun! (Give 'er the gun now!) Down we dive, spouting our flame from under,  Off with one heckuva roar!  We live in fame or go down in flame. Hey!  Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force!   Minds of men fashioned a crate of thunder  Sent it high into the blue.  Hands of men blasted the world asunder,  How they lived God only knew!  Souls of men dreaming of skies to conquer  Gave us wings ever to soar. With scouts before and bombers galore, Hey! Nothing'll stop the US Air Force!   Here's a toast to the host of those  Who love the vastness of the sky,  To a friend we send a message Of his brother men who fly.  We drink to those who gave their all of old,  Then down we roar  to score the rainbow's pot of gold.  A toast to the host of men we boast, the US Air Force.   Zoom!  Off we go into the wild sky yonder,  Keep the wings level and true!  If you'd live to be a grey-haired wonder,  Keep your nose out of the blue! (Out of the blue, boy!) Flying men guarding the nation's border,  We'll be there, followed by more,  In echelon we carry on! Hey! Nothing'll stop the US Air Force!  

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Oh, Susanna Song

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 dryThe 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 dieAnd when I'm dead and buried, Susanna don't your cry.

Chorus

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Old Mother Leary SongLate one nightWhen we were all in bedOld mother Leary left a lantern in the shedAnd when the cow kicked it overShe winked her eye and said,There'll be a HOT time on the old town tonight.FIRE, FIRE, FIRE!

Night one lateWhen bed in all were weOld Leary mother left a shed the lantern in.And when the kick cowed it overShe 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 SongOn 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 the Loose SongChorus:On the loose to climb a mountain, On the loose where I am free,On the loose to live my life the way I think my life should be.For I only have a moment, and a whole world yet to see.I'll be looking for tomorrow on 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 bed?Have you sat and talked with friends, though a word was never said?Then you're just like me and you've been on the loose.- Chorus

There's a trail that I'll be hiking just to see where it might go,Many places yet to visit, many people yet to know.But in following my dreams, I will live and I will grow,In a world that's waiting out there on the loose.- Chorus

So in search of love and laughter, I am traveling across this land.Never sure of where I'm going, for I haven't any plans.Anytime when you are ready, come and join me take my hand. And together we'll share life out on the loose.- Chorus

As I sit and watch the sunset and the daylight slowly fades,I am thinking of tomorrow, and the friendships I have made.I will treasure them for always, and I hope that you will too.And forever we'll share life out on the loose.- Chorus

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On Top of Old Smokey SongOn 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.

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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 tastyAs tasty could be,

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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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Peanut Butter SongWell, there's a food going 'round and it's a sticky, sticky goo- Peanut, peanut butterIt tastes to good, but it's so hard to chew- Peanut, peanut butterPeople everywhere, they think it's the most- Peanut, peanut butterEarly 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 butterHe woke up all my neighbors, I almost got in a fight- Peanut, peanut butterSo I gave him peanut butter just to quiet him down- Peanut, peanut butterHe chewed himself to sleep and he never made a sound- Peanut, peanut butterChorus

I went to a dinner party and what did they eat?- Peanut, peanut butterI took a big bite and it stuck to my teeth- Peanut, peanut butterPeople going 'round look like they got the mumps- Peanut, peanut butterThey were eating peanut butter in great, big hunks- Peanut, peanut butterChorus

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Pink Pajamas SongNotes: Tune: Battle Hymn of the Republic

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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Quartermaster SongNotes: Tune: Nobody Knows the Troubles I've Seen

Nobody knows the grub that I've seen, Nobody knows the mixture. Nobody knows the way it's prepared, They're better off that way.

The Scouts were ravished beyond compare, They gathered and washed their hands. They came to the table and said their prayers But only I know why!

Cause, nobody knows the grub that I've seen, Nobody knows the mixture. Oh, nobody asks for my recipes, They're better off that way.

Sometimes there is a food fight, The hardtack's mighty fine. For propelling from a napkin, The recipe is mine.

Sometimes the beans are thick, and sometimes they are not, Can you think of my ingredient, . . . I'd tell but I'd rather not.

Cause, Nobody knows the grub that I've seen, Oh, nobody knows the mixture, Nobody knows the way it's prepared, They're better off that way.

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Quartermaster's Store SongThere are rats, rats, as big as alley cats, At the store, at the store. There are rats, rats, as big as alley cats, At the Quartermaster's store.

Chorus: My eyes are dim, I can not see. I have not brought my specks with me. [Repeat]

Mice . . . running through the rice. Snakes . . . as big as garden rakes. Beans . . . as big as submarines. Gravy . . . enough to float the navy. Cakes . . . that give us tummy aches. Eggs . . . with scaly chicken legs. Butter . . . running in the gutter. Lard . . . they sell it by the yard. Bread . . . with great big lumps like lead. Cheese . . . that makes you want to sneeze. Soot . . . they grow it by the foot. Goats . . . eating all the oats Bees . . . with little knobby knees. Owls . . . shredding paper towels. Apes . . . eating all the grapes. Turtles . . . wearing rubber girdles. Bear . . . with curlers in its hair. Buffalos . . . with hair between their toes. Foxes . . . stuffed in little boxes. Coke . . . enough to make you choke. Pepsi . . . that gives you apoplexy. Roaches . . . sleeping in the coaches. Flies . . . swarming 'round the pies. Fishes . . . washing all the dishes. Moths . . . eating through the cloths Scouts . . . eating brussel sprouts. Leaders . . . slapping at the skeeters.

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Red River Valley Song

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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Row, Row, Row Your Boat SongRow, 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 Patrol Leader overboard And listen to him 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.

(make up more with your scout group and tell me so I can add them here.)

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Sam, Sam, the Lavatory Man SongSam, 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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Scout Camp SongThe 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 goBut, they won't let me goHey, 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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Scout Vespers SongNotes: Tune: Oh, Christmas Tree

Softly falls the light of day, As our campfire fades away. Silently, each Scout should ask Have I done my daily task? Have I kept my honor bright? Can I guiltless sleep tonight? Oh, have I done and have I dared Everything to be prepared?

Listen Lord, O Listen Lord, as I whisper soft and low. Bless my Mom and bless my Dad, there is something they ought to know. I will keep my honor bright, the Oath and Law will be my guide. And Mom and Dad this you should know, deep in my heart I love you so.

Quietly we join as one, Thanking God for Scouting fun, May we now go on our way. Thankful for another day. May we always love and share, Living in peace beyond compare, As Scouts may we find, Friendships true with all mankind.

Quietly we now will part, Pledging ever in our heart, To strive to do our best each day, As we travel down life's way. Happiness we'll try to give, Trying a better life to live, Till all the world Be joined in love, Living in peace under skies above.

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Scout WETspers SongNotes: Tune: Oh, Christmas Tree

Softly falls the rain todayAs our campsite floats away.Silently, each Scout should askDid I bring my SCUBA mask?Have I tied my tent flaps down,Learned to swim so I won't drown,Oh, have I done, and will I tryEverything to keep me dry?

 

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Star Spangled Banner SongOh, 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 waveO'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 waveO'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

And where is that band who so vauntingly sworeThat the havoc of war and the battle's confusionA 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 slaveFrom the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave:And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth waveO'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 landPraise 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 waveO'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

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Stay On the Sunny Side Song(Sing the chorus to get started. Then, have scouts 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 Scout Camp SongNotes: Tune: Take Me Out to the Ball Game

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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The Man In Black Song

 Well, you wonder why I always dress in black Why you never see bright colors on my back And why does my appearance seem to have a somber tone Well, there's a reason for the things that I have on.  I wear the black for the poor and the beaten down Living in the hopeless, hungry side of town I wear it for the prisoner who has long paid for his crime But is there because he's a victim of the times.  I wear the black for those who never read Or listened to the words that Jesus said About the road to happiness through love and charity Why, you'd think He's talking straight to you and me.  Well, we're doing mighty fine, I do suppose In our streak of lightning cars and fancy clothes But just so we're reminded of the ones who are held back Up front there oughta be a Man In Black.  I wear it for the sick and lonely old For the reckless ones whose bad trip left them cold I wear the black in mourning for the lives that could have been Each week we lose a hundred fine young men.  And, I wear it for the thousands who have died Believing that the Lord was on their side I wear it for another hundred thousand who have died Believing that we all were on their side.  Well, there's things that never will be right, I know And things need changing everywhere you go But 'til we start to make a move to make a few things right You'll never see me wear a suit of white.  Ah, I'd love to wear a rainbow every day And tell the world that everything's okay But I'll try to carry off a little darkness on my back 'Till things are brighter, I'm the Man In Black. 

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The Thing SongWhile 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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They Ain't Gonna Climb No More SongNotes: Tune: Battle Hymn of the Republic

Chorus:Gory, gory, what a heck of a way to die.Gory, gory what a heck of a way to die.Gory, gory what a heck of a way to die.And they ain't gonna climb no more!

'Will it go around the chockstone?' called the belayer, looking up.The climber feebly answered, 'Yes,' and slowly inched on up.He was trying to drive a piton when his foothold crumbled out.Oh they ain't gonna climb no more!- Chorus

He slid on down the chimney and he quickly gathered speed.He shot past the belayer, who'd forgot the climber's creed.An anchor to a piton would've been all he'd ever need.Oh he ain't gonna climb no more!- Chorus

The belayer felt the rope pull taught and tried to let it run.But it jerked him from position and he knew his time had come.He left the ledge behind him and it shot up toward the sun.Oh they ain't gonna climb no more!- Chorus

They sped on down the chimney and they passed the Southern Col.They had such good exposure that it made a glorious fall.They slithered o'er a friction pitch and sped on down the wall.Oh they ain't gonna climb no more.- Chorus

The medic in the valley watched them through his telescope.And as they neared the bottom, his eyes grew bright with hope.For it had been a week or more since the parting of the rope.Oh they ain't gonna climb no more!- Chorus

One had a rope around his neck and a piton through his spleen.An ice-axe in the rucksack had split the other's bean.The trails of red marked their descent as they neared the slopes of green.Oh they ain't gonna climb no more.- Chorus

They hit the ground - the sound was 'SPLAT', the blood went spurting high.Their comrades were heard to say, 'What a colorful way to die!'And as they lay there rolling in the welter of their gore.Oh they ain't gonna climb no more!- Chorus

There was blood upon the rucksacks, there were brains upon the rope.Intestines were entwined across the green and grassy slope.We picked them up in a lunch pail after salvaging the rope.Oh they ain't gonna climb no more!

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Tie Me Kangaroo Down SongNotes: 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.

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, sportTie me kangaroo down.Tie me kangaroo down, sportTie me kangaroo down.

Watch me wallabies feed, Reed,Watch me wallabies feed.They're a dangerous breed, ReedSo, 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, JackTake me koala back.He lives somewhere out on the track, JackSo, take me koala back.

Mind me platypus duck, BillMind me platypus duck.Don't let him go running amuck, BillJust, mind me platypus duck.

Play your digeridoo, BluePlay your digeridoo.Keep playing 'til I shoot through, BluePlay your digeridoo.

Tan me hide when I'm dead, FredTan me hide when I'm dead.So, we tanned his hide, when he died, ClydeAnd that's it hangin' on the shed.

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Tom the Toad SongOh 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 ëgatorís 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?

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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

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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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Trusty Tommy SongNotes: Tune: Yankee Doodle

A good way to remember the 12 parts of the Scout Law

Trusty Tommy was a Boy ScoutLoyal to his mother,Helpful to the folks about,And Friendly to his brother.Courteous to the girls he knew,Kind unto his rabbit,Obedient to his father, too,and Cheerful in his habits.Thrifty saving for a need,Brave, but not a faker,Clean in thought and word and deed,And Reverent to his Maker.

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Wabash Cannonball Song

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 accomodation, 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 SongOnce 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 boiledYou'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 tuckerbagYou'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 billabongYou'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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When a Hearse Goes By SongDon't you laugh when the hearse goes by 'Cause you might be the next to die

They'll wrap you up in a clean white sheet And put you down about six feet deep

They put you into a wooden box,And cover you over with earth and rocks.

It's not so bad for the first few weeks Until your coffin begins to leak.

The worms crawl in, the worms crawl out The worms play pinochle on your snout

They eat your eyes, they eat your nose They eat the jelly between your toes

They eat your clothes, they eat your hat They crawl in skinny, and crawl out fat

Your teeth fall in and your eyes pop out,Your brains come trickling down your snout.

Then you turn disgustingly green Your skin as slimy as whipping cream.

So next time you see the hearse go by Watch out! You may be the next (pause) To (pause) Die!

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When Johnny Comes Marching Home SongWhen Johnny Comes Marching Home Again,Hurrah! Hurrah!We'll give him a hearty welcome thenHurrah! Hurrah!The men will cheer and the boys will shoutThe ladies they will all turn outAnd we'll all feel gay,When Johnny comes marching home.

The old church bell will peal with joyHurrah! Hurrah!To welcome home our darling boyHurrah! Hurrah!The village lads and lassies sayWith roses they will strew the way,And we'll all feel gayWhen 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 nowTo place upon his loyal browAnd we'll all feel gayWhen Johnny comes marching home.

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Where Have All the Tigers Gone? SongNotes: Tune: Where have all the flowers gone?

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 oneThey'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 goneGone 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? SongWhere, 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 meWas '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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Yankee Doodle SongYankee 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 Song

There's a yellow rose of TexasThat I am going to see,No other fellow knows her,No other, only me.She cried so when I left her,It like to break my heart,And if I ever find herWe never more will part.

She's the sweetest rose of colorA fellow ever knew,Her eyes are bright as diamonds,They sparkle like the dew.You may talk about your dearest Mayand sing of Rosa Lee,But the Yellow Rose of TexasBeats the belles of Tennessee.

Oh, now I'm going to find her,For my heart is full of woe,And we'll sing the song together,That we sung long ago;We'll play the banjo gaily,and we'll sing the songs of yore,And the Yellow Rose of TexasShall be mine forevermore.

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Yodeler on a Mountain So High SongNotes: 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.

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 ( cuckoo )Ho-lee-ah, cu-kee-ah, ho-lee-ah cuckoo ( cuckoo )Ho-lee-ah, cu-kee-ah, ho-lee-ah cuckoo ( 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]

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1492 - COLUMBO SONG 1

A SONG THAT GETS ON EVERYBODY'S NERVES SONG 2

AMERICA SONG 3

AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL SONG 4

ANNOUNCEMENTS SONG SONG 6

BABY BUMBLE BEE SONG 8

BABY SHARK SONG 9

BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC SONG 11

BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS SONG 12

BILL GROGAN'S GOAT SONG 13

BILLBOARD SONG SONG 14

BOOGALOO SONG 15

BOOM CHICKA BOOM SONG 16

BUFFALO GALS SONG 18

BUG JUICE SONG 19

CAISSONS GO ROLLING ALONG SONG 20

CAMP GRANADA SONG 21

CAMPFIRE CLOSING SONG SONG 23

CHARLIE ON THE M.T.A. SONG 24

CHICKEN LIPS AND LIZARD HIPS SONG 26

CHIVALROUS SHARK SONG 27

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CLEMENTINE SONG 28

COUNTRY ROADS SONG 29

DANIEL BOONE SONG 30

DAVY CROCKETT SONG 31

DAY-O SONG 32

DEM BONES SONG 33

DIXIE SONG 34

DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE SONG 35

DRUNKEN SAILOR SONG 36

EDDIE KOOCHIE CATCHINARY SONG 37

FOLLOW ME, BOYS SONG 38

FOOD SONG 39

GHOST CHICKENS IN THE SKY SONG 40

GING GANG GOOLEE SONG 41

GOD BLESS AMERICA SONG 42

GOD BLESS MY UNDERWEAR SONG 43

GOOBER PEAS SONG 44

GRANDMA'S FEATHER BED SONG 45

GREEN BERETS SONG 46

HAGELEENA MAGELEENA SONG 47

HAPPY WANDERER SONG 48

HEY, LOLLY SONG 49

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HOG CALLING TIME IN NEBRASKA SONG 50

HOLE IN MY BUCKET SONG 51

HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA SONG 52

HOME ON THE RANGE SONG 53

HOW I HATE TO GET UP IN THE MORNING SONG 54

I MET A BEAR SONG 55

IF I WEREN'T A BOY SCOUT SONG 57

I'M A NUT SONG 59

I'M MY OWN GRAMPA SONG 60

IT AIN'T GONNA RAIN NO MORE SONG 61

IT'S A LIE SONG 62

ITSY BITSY SPIDER BIRTHDAY SONG 63

I'VE BEEN WORKING ON THE RAILROAD SONG 64

JON JOHNSON SONG 65

JUMPED FROM 20,000 FEET SONG 66

LITTLE BIRDIES SONG 67

LITTLE BLACK THINGS SONG 68

LITTLE GREEN FROG SONG 69

LITTLEST WORM SONG 70

MACTAVISH BROTHERS SONG 71

MEADOW MUFFIN BLUES SONG 72

MOUNTAIN DEW SONG 73

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MR. COLUMBUS, TURN THE SHIP AROUND SONG 75

MULES SONG 76

MY DEAD DOG ROVER SONG 77

OFF WE GO INTO THE WILD BLUE YONDER SONG 78

OH, SUSANNA SONG 79

OLD MOTHER LEARY SONG 80

ON A DAY LIKE THIS SONG 81

ON THE LOOSE SONG 82

ON TOP OF OLD SMOKEY SONG 83

PEANUT BUTTER SONG 86

PINK PAJAMAS SONG 87

QUARTERMASTER SONG 88

QUARTERMASTER'S STORE SONG 89

RED RIVER VALLEY SONG 90

ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BOAT SONG 91

SAM, SAM, THE LAVATORY MAN SONG 92

SCOUT CAMP SONG 93

SCOUT VESPERS SONG 94

SCOUT WETSPERS SONG 95

STAR SPANGLED BANNER SONG 96

STAY ON THE SUNNY SIDE SONG 97

TAKE ME OUT TO THE SCOUT CAMP SONG 98

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THE MAN IN BLACK SONG 99

THE THING SONG 100

THEY AIN'T GONNA CLIMB NO MORE SONG 101

TIE ME KANGAROO DOWN SONG 102

TOM THE TOAD SONG 103

TRUSTY TOMMY SONG 106

WABASH CANNONBALL SONG 107

WALTZING MATILDA SONG 108

WHEN A HEARSE GOES BY SONG 109

WHEN JOHNNY COMES MARCHING HOME SONG 110

WHERE HAVE ALL THE TIGERS GONE? SONG 111

WHERE OH WHERE ARE YOU TONIGHT? SONG 112

YANKEE DOODLE SONG 113

YELLOW ROSE OF TEXAS SONG 114

Yodeler on a Mountain So High Song 115

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