Song BookBelinda Hughes

EDP260 Arts EducationPortfolio Two

Song Type Song Title Page

Introduction • D-I-S-C-O• The Cookie Jar

1443

Humorous • Hunk of Tin• Spider Song• What can make a hippopotamus smile?

264146

Rounds • Martian Hop•Kookaburra•Fish and Chip

312818

Repeat After Me • Princess Pat• The Littlest Worm• Tarzan

382942

Actions • Moose song• Head and Shoulders Baby

3323

Nursery Rhymes • Humpty Dumpty• The Window

2544

Learning • 3 Water Buffalo• Beaver Song

58

Sequence • Bean Song• Boom Chicka Boom

711

Increasing Speed • Black Socks• Dum Dum Da Da

916

Songs for Younger Children

Songs for Older Children

Song Type Song Title Page

Slow • Barges• Moon on the Meadow• On The Loose•Magic

6323730

Humorous • Doughnut Shop• Crocodile Song

1512

Rounds • Ging Gang Gooli• Dewey

2113

Repeat After Me • Norwegian Echo• Igga Flygga Fleega Flagga• The Princess Pat

342738

Actions • Rattlin’ Bog• Tarzan

3942

Change a line • Old Lady Leary• Elephant Song• Up Above My Head

361745

Sequence • Boom Chicka Boom• Fried Ham

1120

Increasing Speed • Boogie Woogie Washer Woman• Have You Ever Been A Fishin’?• O Chester

102352

3 Water Buffalo

3 water buffalo, buffalo3 water buffalo, buffalo3 water buffaloSitting in a dead tree

Oh look, one of them has flown aaawayWhat aaaaa shameDarn!

2 water buffalo, buffalo2 water buffalo, buffalo2 water buffaloSitting in a dead tree

Oh look, one of them has flown aaawayWhat aaaaa shameDarn!

1 water buffalo, buffalo1 water buffalo, buffalo1 water buffaloSitting in a dead tree

Oh look, the last one has flown aaawayWhat aaaaa shameDarn!

No water buffalo, buffaloNo water buffalo, buffaloNo water buffalo,Sitting in a dead tree

Oh look, one of them has reeeeturnedLet’s reeeejoiceYay!

1 water buffalo, buffalo1 water buffalo, buffalo1 water buffaloSitting in a dead tree

Oh look, one of them has reeeeturnedLet’s reeeejoiceYay!

2 water buffalo, buffalo2 water buffalo, buffalo2 water buffaloSitting in a dead tree

Oh look, the last one has reeeeturnedLet’s reeeejoiceYay!

3 water buffalo, buffalo3 water buffalo, buffalo3 water buffalo,Sitting in a dead tree

(Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts [GSCWM], 2011b).

See a video of the song here

Barges

Out of my window looking in thenight,I can see the barges’ flickering light.Silently flows the river to the sea,And the barges do go silently.

Barges, I would like to go with you,I would like to sail the ocean blue,Barges, have you treasures in your hold?Do you fight with pirates brave and bold?

Out of my window looking in thenight,I can see the barges’ flickering light.Starboard shines green and port isglowing red,I can see the barges far ahead.

Chorus

Out of my window looking in thenight,I can see the barges flickering light.How my heart longs to sail away withyouAs you sail across the ocean blue

Chorus

Out of my window looking in thenight,I can see the barges flickering light.But I must sit beside my windowDearAnd watch you sail away from here.

Chorus

See the song being sung here (GSCWM, 2011a)

Bean Song

My dog ___ likes to roam, one day ___ left his home.

He came back quite unclean, where oh-where has ___ been?

___ bean, ___ bean, where oh where has ___ been?

___ bean, ___ bean, where oh where has ___ been?

•Pork ‘n•Coffee•Cocoa•Green•String•Butter•Yellow•Refried•Black•Pinto•Baked•Wax•Kidney•Chili•Garbanzo•Mexican Jumping•Jelly•And any other beans...

(GSCWM, 2011b).

Beaver Song

Beavers One, Beavers All,Let's go do the Beaver Call!Beavers Two, Beavers Three,Let's go climb the Beaver Tree!Beavers Four, Beavers Five,Let's go do the Beaver Jive!Beavers Six, Beavers Seven,Let's all go to Beaver Heaven!Beavers Eight, Beavers Nine,STOP! It's Beaver Time!Go Beaver, go Beaver, go go goBeaver!

To see a video of this song, click here

(GSCWM, 2010)

Black Socks

Black socks they never get dirty!The longer you wear them the blacker they get.Sometimes I think I might wash them…But something inside meKeeps saying not yet… not yet… not yet.

To see a video of this song, click here

(GSCWM, 2011b).

Boogie Woogie Washing Woman

Down in the jungle where nobody goesThere's a Boogie-Woogie Washing Woman washing her clothesWith a scrub-a-dub here and a scrub-a-dub thereA Boogie-Woogie Washing Woman washing her clothesA didly-ah-ah a boogie-woogieA didly-ah-ah a boogie-woogieA didly-ah-ah a boogie-woogieA Boogie-Woogie Washing Woman washing her clothesYeah!

(GSCWM, 2011d).

Boom Chicka Boom

I said a boom chicka boomI said a boom chicka boomI said a boom chicka rocka chicka rocka chicka boomUh huhOh yeahOne more timeUnderwater style! Additional styles:Valley girl, Janitor, Baby, Monster, Astronaut, British, Race Car, Darth Vader, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Harry Potter

To see a video of this song, click here

(GSCWM, 2011a)

Crocodile Song

She sailed away on a sunny summer’sdayOn the back of a crocodile.“You can see,” said she“He’s as tames as he be;I’ll ride him down the Nile!”Well the croc winked his eye,As she waved them all good-bye,Wearing a happy smile.At the end of the ride, the lady wasinside,And the smile was on the crocodile!

To see a video of this song, click here

(GSCWM, 2010)

Dewey

Dewy was the grass at the early breakof day

Dewey was the admiral at ManilaBay.

Dewy were her eyes as she bid herlove adieu.

Do we love each other?I should say we do!

(GSCWM, 2011b).

D-I-S-C-O

Hey ______!Hey what!?Whatca gonna do, whatca gonna do?Step to the side!DISCO!Roll my eyes!DISCO!Stomp my feet!DISCO!And groove to the beat!

D-I-S-C-O!That’s the way we disco!D-I-S-C-O!That’s the way we disco!

(GSCWM, 2011b).

Doughnut Shop

We-e-e-ll, I walked around the cornerAnd I walked around the blockAnd I walked right into a doughnut shopAnd I picked up a doughnut straight out of the greaseAnd I handed the lady a five-centpiece.We-e-e-ll she looked at the nickel andshe looked at meAnd she said "This money is no good to me!There's a hole in the middle and itgoes right through."Said I, “There’s a hole in mydoughnut too!Thanks for the doughnut. Bye bye!”

To see a video of this song, click here(GSCWM, 2010)

Dum Dum Da Da

Dum dum da daDum da dum da daDum dum da da daDum dum dum da da

Dum dum da daDum da dum da daDum dum da da daDum

Each time the song is sung, increase the speed slightly

To see a video of this song, click here

(GSCWM, 2011b).

Elephant Song

Oh have you ever seen,What’s in the air tonight?It’s something great and big,It’s riding on a bike,It is an elephant,It is so elegant,It has a trunk in front,And tail behind.

Each time the verse is sung, replace the next line with ‘na na na na na na’ until you make it through the entire song with na na’s.

(GSCWM, 2011b).

Fish and Chips

Fish and chips and vinegarVinegar, vinegar.Fish and chips and vinegarPepper, pepper, pepper, salt.

Don't throw your trash in mybackyardMy backyard, my backyard.Don't throw your trash in mybackyardMy backyard's full.

One bottle pop, two bottle pop,three bottle popFour bottle pop, five bottle pop, sixbottle pop, seven, seven bottle pop

To see a video of this song, click here

(GSCWM, 2011b).

Five Little Duckies

Five little ducks went out one dayOver the hills and far awayMother Duck said, “Quack, quack,quack, quack!”But only four little duckies cameback.Four little ducks went out one day…Three little ducks went out oneday…Two little ducks went out one day…One little duck went out one day…Sad Mother Duck went out one dayOver the hills and far awayMother Duck said, “Quack, quack,quack quack!”And all of the five little duckies cameback!!! (GSCWM, 2010)

Fried Ham

Fried ham, fried hamCheese and baloneyAfter the macaroni,We’ll have some,Pickles, and pretzelsThen we’ll have some more fried hamFried ham, fried ham!

Next verse, same as the first!_____ style, a whole lot worse!

Styles (to sing the song in):MonsterBabyOperaCountry

For final verse:Last verse, same as the first!ALL the styles, a whole lot worse!Sing the chorus through one last time, with a line from each verse (GSCWM, 2011b).

Ging Gang Gooli

Ging gang gooli, gooli, gooli, watchaGing gang goo, Ging gang gooGing gang gooli, gooli, gooli, watchaGing gang goo, Ging gang gooHey-la hey-la shey-laHey-la shey-la hey-la hoHey-la hey-la shey-laHey-la shey-la hey-la hoShalliwalli Shalliwalli ShalliwalliShalliwalliOompah Oompah Oompah...

(GSCWM, 2011b).

Have You Ever Been A Fishin’?

Have you ever been fishin’ on abright and sunny day,With all the little fishies swimming upand down the bay?With your hands in your pockets andpockets in your pants,And all the little fishies doing thehoochie-coochie dance?Na na na na na na na na naNa na na na na na na na naWith your hands in your pockets andpockets in your pants,And all the little fishies doing thehoochie-coochie dance?

To see a video of this song, click here (GSCWM, 2011a)

Head and Shoulders Baby

Head and shoulders baby 1-2-3Head and shoulders baby 1-2-3Head and shoulders,Head and shoulders,Head and shoulders baby 1-2-3

Knees and ankles, baby, 1-2-3…

Pick an apple, baby, 1-2-3…

Scoop the cotton, baby, 1-2-3…

Round the world, baby 1-2-3…

Head and shoulders, knees andankles,pick an apple, scoop the cotton,round the world, baby 1-2-3…

(GSCWM, 2011a)

The Hippo Song

What can make a hippopotamussmile?What can make him run for over amile?It’s not the party with the paper hatsIt’s not the candy that makes him fatThat’s not what hippos doThey… ooze through the goozewithout any shoesThey wade through the water ‘til theirlips turn blueCause that’s what hippo’s do!

What can make a hippopotamussmile?What can make him run for over amile?It’s not the tune on the old violinIt’s not the sound of the whistlingwindThat’s not what hippos doThey… ooze through the goozewithout any shoesThat’s what hippos, yes that’s whathippos, that’s what hippos do.

To see a video of this song, click here(GSCWM, 2011a)

Humpy Dumpty

Humpty-Dump, Hump, Humpty-Dumpty, Dumpty.Humpty-Dump, Hump, Humpty-Dumpty, Dumpty.(insert 6 beats of nursery rhyme)And Huh! Ain’t that funky now!

Nursery rhymes: Twinkle, TwinkleHumpty DumptyBaa-Baa Black SheepMary Had a Little LambLittle Jack HornerLittle Miss MuffettJack & JillMary, Mary Quite ContraryThe Itsy Bitsy Spider

Watch a video of this song here

(GSCWM, 2011c).

Hunk of Tin

I'm a little hunk of tin,Nobody knows what shape I'm in.Got four wheels and a running board!I'm a Chevy, not a Ford!

Honk, honk, Rattle, rattle,Crash, beep, beep!Honk, honk, Rattle, rattle,Crash, beep, beep!Honk, honk, Rattle, rattle,Crash, beep, beep!Honk, honk, Rattle,Crash, beep, beep!

I’m a little tea and teaI’m as cute as I can beI’ve got ruffles on my oops boys take another guessI’ve got ruffles on my dress

Coca-Cola came to town,Pepsi-Cola knocked him down.Dr. Pepper fixed him up,Now we all drink 7-up!

Chorus

7-up has got the flu.No one knows just what to do.I know what and so do you,Now we all drink Mountain Dew.

Chorus

To watch a video of this song, click here

(GSCWM, 2011b).

Igga Flygga Fleega Flagga

Early in the morning, When I was fast asleep. I hear a little birdie,That goes cheep, cheep! And the little birdie, Has a funny name. She's.... Called....

Igga Flygga Fleega FlaggaIsh Knishga Niga NigaIgga Flygga Fleega FlaggaBir-r-r-die (Echo)!

Gonna buy some birdseed,For my windowsill. Just to keep her quiet, Just to keep her still! It's for the little birdie, With the funny name. She's.... Called....

Chorus

To see a video of this song, click here

(GSCWM, 2011a)

Kookaburra

Kookaburra sits On the old gum treeMerry merry king Of the bush is heLaugh! Kookaburra, laugh!Gay your life must be!

The Littlest Worm

The littlest worm, I ever saw,Was stuck inside,My soda straw.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,He said to me don’t take a sip, for if you do I’ll surely slip

I took a sip, And he went down,All through my pipes, He surely drowned.I took a sip and he went down, right through my pipes he surely drowned.

I burped him up, And he was deadI buried him,In my teacher’s bedI burped him up and he was dead, I buried him in my teacher’s bed

The morale of,This little tale,If you see a worm, Do not inhale!The morale of this little tale, if you see a worm do not inhale!

This is the end,There is no more,So what are we,Still singing for?This is the end, there is no more! So what are we still singing for?

To see a video of this song, click here (GSCWM, 2011c).

Magic

Magic is the sun that makes the rainbow out of rain.And magic keeps the dream alive to try, try again.Magic is the love that stays when good friends have to leave.I do believe in magic, I believe.

When I was young I thought the stars were made for wishing on.And every hole deep in a tree must hide a leprechaun.Old houses all had secret rooms, if one could find the key.I do believe in magic, I believe.

Chorus

Growing up the grown ups said someday I’d wake to find,that magic was a childhood game I’d have to leave behind.Like clothes that would no longer fit, or toys that I’d ignored.I’d not believe in magic anymore.

Chorus

When I grew up I learned again that, much to my surprise,the magic did not fade away it took a new disguise.A child, a friend, a smile a song, the courage to stand tall.I do believe in magic, after all.

Chorus

Magic is the sun that makes the rainbow out of rain.And magic keeps the dream alive to try, try again.Magic is the love that stays when good friends have to leave.I do believe in magic, For love’s the greatest magic,I do believe in magic, I believe.

See a video of the song here

(GSCWM, 2011a)

Martian Hop

Ooh mau mauBoppa ooh mau mauBoppa ooh mau mauBoppa ooh mau mau

Ooh mau mauBoppa ooh mau mauBoppa ooh mau mauBoppa ooh mau mau

Ooh mau mauBoppa ooh mau mauBoppa ooh mau, ooh mau,Ooh mau mau

Ooh mau mauBoppa ooh mau mauBoppa ooh mau, ooh mau,Ooh mau mau

EeeeeeeeeEi eeeeeeeeeEi eeeeeeeeeMartian hop!

EeeeeeeeeEi eeeeeeeeeEi eeeeeeeeeMartian hop!

(GSCWM, 2011b).

Moon on the Meadow

Moon on the meadow, bugs in ourearsSmoke in our eyes, wet wood andtearsUp on the meadow, watersomewhereWe were the only ones there.

Wild horse and slushy, dry lakes thepeaksFinding the love there that everyoneseeksHiking to rainbows, sunsets and starsJust finding out who we are

We will return there one lucky dayOur hearts will guide us, they knowthe wayPeople in cities can't understandFalling in love with the land

Moon on the meadow, bugs in ourearsSmoke in our eyes, wet wood andtears.

See a video of the song here

(GSCWM, 2011a)

Moose Song

There was a great big mooseWho liked to drink a lot of juiceThere was a great big mooseWho liked to drink a lot of juice

Singin’ Way-oh!Way-oh way-oh way-oh way-oh Way-oh, way-oh!Way-oh way-oh way-oh way-oh

The moose's name was Fred He liked to drink his juice in bedThe moose's name was FredHe liked to drink his juice in bed

Chorus

He drank his juice with careBut he spilt it in his hair He drank his juice with care But he spilt it in his hair

Chorus

Now he's a sticky moose But he’s a moose…Full of juice... On the loose…

Chorus

To see a video of this song and the actions, click here (GSCWM, 2011a)

Norwegian Echo

We have campfired here (echo)By the deep, deep sea (echo)And the slender trees (echo)On a lonesome isle (echo)

All that we hold dear (echo)In the north and south (echo)Can be seen so clear (echo)In the golden glow (echo)

When the sun goes down (echo)Everything is still (echo)And our campfire song (echo)Echoes round the hill (echo)

We have campfired here (echo)By the deep fjord (echo)And the slender trees (echo)On Norwegian soil (echo)

See a video of the song here

(GSCWM, 2010)

O Chester

Oh Chester, have youHeard about Harry?Just got back from the armyI heard he learnedHow to wear his clothesHip, hip, hooray For the army

To see a video of the actions and the song, please click here

(GSCWM, 2011b).

Old Lady Leary

Late last night while we were all inbedOld Lady Leary hung a lantern in the shedAnd when the cow kicked it overShe winked her eye and said“There’ll be a hot time in the oldtown tonight”FIRE! FIRE! FIRE!Pour on water, pour on water!Save my children, save my children!Jump, lady, jump, HA!

repeat, while omitting the phrases bed, lantern, kicked, eye, fire fire fire, pour on water pour on water, save my children save my children, jump lady jump

(GSCWM, 2011c).

On The Loose

On the loose to climb a mountainOn the loose where I am freeOn the loose to live my lifeThe way I think my life should be.For I've only got a momentAnd the whole world yet to seeI'll be looking for tomorrow on the loose.

Have you ever watched the sunriseTurn the sky completely red?Have you slept beneath the moonand starsA pine bough for your bed?Do you sit and talk with friendsThough a word is never said?Then you're just like me andYou've been on the loose.

Chorus

There's a trail that I've been hikingJust to see where it may goMany places yet to visitMany people yet to knowSo in following my dreamsI will live and I will growOn a trail that's waitingOut there on the loose.

Chorus

So in search of love and laughterI'll be traveling ‘cross this landNever sure of where I'm goingFor I haven't any plans.So in time when you are readyCome and join me, take my hand,And together we'll share lifeOut on the loose

ChorusTo see a video of this song, click here (GSCWM, 2011b).

Princess Pat

The Princess PatLived in a treeShe sailed acrossThe seven seasShe sailed acrossThe channel twoAnd she took with herA rig of bamboo!

A rig of bambooNow what is that?It’s something madeBy the Princess PatIt’s red and goldAnd purple tooThat’s why it’s calledA rig of bamboo

Now Captain JackHad a mighty fine crewThey sailed acrossThe channel tooBut his ship sankAnd yours will tooIf you don’t takeA rig of bamboo!

Chorus

Now SupermanHas lost his tanAnd SupergirlHas lost her curlsBut they still flew!And you will tooIf you just takeA rig of bamboo!

Chorus

To see a video of the song, click here

(GSCWM, 2011a)

Rattlin’ Bog

Hey-ho the rattlin' bog,the bog down in the valley-oHey-ho the rattlin' bog,the bog down in the valley-o

And in that bog,There was a tree, A rare tree,A rattlin' tree With the tree in the bogAnd the bog down in the valley-o.

Chorus

Now on that tree,There was a limb,A rare limb,A rattlin' limb With the limb on the treeAnd the tree in the bogAnd the bog down in the valley-o.

Chorus

(Repeat, adding a line each time)Now on that limb there was a branch, a rare branch, a rattlin' branchNow on that branch there was a twig,a rare twig, a rattlin' twig.....Now on that twig there was a nest, arare nest, a rattlin' nest.....Now in that nest there was an egg , arare egg, a rattlin' egg.....Now on that egg there was a chicken,a rare chicken, a rattlin' chicken.....Now on that chicken there was afeather, a rare feather, a rattlin'feather .....Now on that feather there was a tick,a rare tick, a rattlin' tick....Now on that tick there was anelephant…Are you kidding? Elephants can’t fiton ticks!

To see a video of this song, click here (GSCWM, 2011a)

Shooting Star

Please won't you catch a shootingstar for me,And take it with you on your wayThough it seems that we've just met,you're the one I won't forgetHope some kind wind blows youback my way

And I was thinking maybe somewhere laterdown the roadAfter all our stories have been toldI'd sit and think of you, a dear friend I onceknewShot through my life like a shooting star

You are so dear, you're my light andshining starYou brighten each and every dayYou are so near, but soon you'll be so farSo why not hold my hand today.

Chorus

Sometimes I know that a part of youwill showDeep in my heart and in my smileThere will always be a part of youdeep inside my heartAnd I'll know just when to let it show

Chorus

See a video of the song here(GSCWM, 2010)

Spider Song

There’s a spider on my nose,And he’s crawling to my toesOh what, oh what should I do?Should I knock him to the floorAnd sweep him out the doorShould I shake his hand and sayHow do you do?

Well hey Mr Spider,Want some apple cider?How bout a cookie,Or two, three four!Well I like to be politeAnd treat that spider rightCause he’s a living thingAnd he’s got feelings too!

To see a video of this song, click here (GSCWM, 2011a)

Tarzan

Taaaaarzan!Swinging on a rubber bandCrashed into a frying pan!Now Tarzan has a tanBut I hope it doesn’t peel! Like a banaaaaaana!

JaaaaaneFlying in an aeroplaneCrashed into a railway train!Now Jane has a painAnd Tarzan has a tanBut I hope it doesn’t peel!Like a banaaaaaana!

CheeeeeetaRockin’ to the beat’aCrashed into a pizza!Now Cheeta is velveetaAnd Jane has a painAnd Tarzan has a tanBut I hope it doesn’t peel!Like a banaaaaaaaana!

ShaaaaaamuSwimmin’ in the ocean blueCrashed into a big canoe!Now Shamu’s gonna sueAnd Cheeta is velveetaAnd Jane has a painAnd Tarzan has a tanBut I hope it doesn’t peel!Like a banaaaaaaaana!

(GSCWM, 2011c).

The Cookie Jar

_____ stole the cookie from the cookie jar!

Who me?Yes you!Couldn’t be!

Then who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?

(GSCWM, 2011a).

The Window

Humpty dumpty sat on a wallHumpty dumpty had a great fallAnd all the kings horsesAnd all the kings men

Threw it out the window!The window,The second story window,High, low, low, high,Threw it out the window.

Continue with the first four lines of other nursery rhymes.

(GSCWM, 2011d).

Up Above My Head

Up above my head I hear singing in the air And up above my head I hear singing in the air And I really do believe There’s some peace out there And I really do believe There’s some peace somewhere

Verse two - I hear “snapping” in the air Verse three - …..“clapping”Verse four - …..“whispers”Verse Five - …..“laughter”

See a video of the song here(GSCWM, 2011b).

What can make a hippopotamus smile?

What can make a hippopotamus smile?What can make her walk for more than a mile?

It’s not a party with a paper hat.It’s not a cake and candy that can make him fatThat’s not what hippos do!

They oose-to-the-gooose whithout any shoes They swim through the water ‘til their lips turn blue.That’s what hippos do!

What can make a hippopotamus smile?What can make her walk for more than a mile?

It’s not a tune on the old violin.Or listening to the whistling wind.That’s not what hippos do!

They oose-to-the-gooose whithout any shoes They swim through the water ‘til their lips turn blue.That’s what Hippos Cause that’s what HipposCause that’s what Hoppos DO!

To see a video of this song, click here (GSCWM, 2011a)

References

Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts (2010). Camp Green Eyrie Song Book. Worcester, MA: GSCWM

Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts (2011a). Camp Green Eyrie Song Book. Worcester, MA: GSCWM

Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts (2011b). Camp Bonnie Brae Song, Game and Fillers. East Longmeadow, MA: GSCWM

Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts (2011b). Wild Women Weekend Handbook. East Longmeadow, MA: GSCWM

Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts (2011d). Camp Laurel Wood Staff Book. East Longmeadow, MA: GSCWM