Inspired by Boo'sMom: post your favorite scouting songs here!

[The LK 4]

While putting together a book of Girl Scout songs for my DD's Brownie troop, I came across a ton of songs that I used to sing with my troop when I was younger. Here is a funny one that I found online. Please add your favorites!

Let There Be Peas
(to the tune of "Let There be Peace on Earth")

Let there be peas on Earth,
And take away broccoli;
Let there be peas on Earth,
For peas are what's meant to be.
Peas are delicious,
Round and firm and sweet;
Broccoli looks like a forest,
And trees were not meant to eat!

Please let there be peas on Earth,
But rid it of broccoli.
I'd like all peas on Earth,
But never the broccoli.
So, eat some peas,
Bring me some peas,
Peas are the best for me!
Let there be peas on Earth,
But take all the broccoli!

 

[FOJMO]

Not to be a spoil sport, but this ("Let There Be Peace On Earth") is a favorite hymn we sing in church and I think a little inappropriate to paraphrase or spoof. Especially in these troubled times. IMHO.

 

[The LK 4]

No disrespect was intended. Many camp songs are spoofs of famous songs. Sorry you were offended.

 

[Boo'sMom]

Originally posted by thelk4
No disrespect was intended. Many camp songs are spoofs of famous songs. Sorry you were offended.

I agree with Laura, camp songs take the harmony and the tempo, and don't diminish the original tune....apples and oranges.

I for one think in times of trouble there needs to be some fun.

That being said (and no offense to coke drinkers) one of our favorite camp songs:


Coca Cola, Coca Cola
Makes you burp, makes you burp
have another soda, have another soda

burp, burp, burp
burp, burp, burp

 

[Boo'sMom]

Sarasponda, sarasponda, sarasponda ret set set.
Sarasponda, sarasponda sarasponda ret set set.
A doray-oh, A doray boomday-oh.
A doray boomday ret set set, ah say pa say oh.
Boom-be-da, boom-be-da, boom-be-da, boom

 

[Boo'sMom]

Hey Laura...
I was a girl scout too!!!!

Do your girls know this one???? ***Maybe I've been with the boys too long......


I've got something in my pocket
That I found behind a log
My leader said to put it back
But I want to keep this frog

It's cool and green and slimy
And it wiggles in my hand
I've also got a wooly worm
And a pocket full of sand.

 

[The LK 4]

I never heard that one - it is cute! I forgot about sarasponda!

C-A-S-T-O-R-O-I-L spells castor oil, castor oil,
It's the only decent kind of medicine, medicine,
Man who made it was an Edison, Edison,
C-A-S-T-O-R-O-I-L you see,
It’s a lick upon a spoon, guaranteed to kill you soon,
It’s the castor oil, for me.

D-A-V-E-N-P-O-R-T spells Davenport, Davenport,
It’s the only decent kind of love seat, love seat,
Man who made it had a heart beat, heart beat,
D-A-V-E-N-P-O-R-T you see,
It’s a hug and a squeeze and an “ooh, Johnny please!”
It’s the Davenport, for me.

L-O-double L-I-P-O-P spells lollipop, lollipop,
It’s the only decent kind of candy, candy,
Man who made it was a dandy, dandy,
L-O-double L-I-P-O-P you see,
It’s the lick upon a stick, guaranteed to make you sick,
It’s the lollipop, for me.

 

[Boo'sMom]

Do your ears hang low?
Do they wobble to and fro?
Can you tie them in a knot?
Can you tie them in a bow?
Can you throw them over your shoulder
Like a continental soldier?
Do your ears hang low?

Do your ears flip-flop?
Can you use them for a mop?
Are they stringy at the bottom?
Are they curly at the top?
Can you use them for a swatter?
Can you use them for a blotter?
Do your ears flip-flop?

Do your ears hang high?
Do they reach up to the sky?
Do they droop when they're wet?
Do they stiffen when they're dry?
Can you semaphore your neighbor
With a minimum of labor?
Do your ears hang high?

Do your ears hang wide?
Do they flap from side to side?
Do they wave in the breeze
From the slightest little sneeze?
Can you soar above the nation
With a feeling of elation?
Do your ears hang wide?

Do your ears fall off
When you give a great big cough?
Do they lie there on the ground
Orbounce around at every sound?
Can you stick them in your pocket,
Just like little Davey Crocket?
Do your ears fall off

 

[paras4ri]

No..no...no.......not Sarasponda....I'm having flashbacks to a Barney video with Lucy singing that!!!!!

Now, for my contribution....
(to the tune of I've Been Working on the Railroad)

I am getting up at seven,
So I won't be late.
I am getting up at seven,
Cause I get to school for eight.

Can't you hear the alarm clock ringing,
Rise up and hurry on your way!
Can't you hear my mother screaming,
"You fool, it's Saturday!"

 

[The LK 4]

ONCE A GIRL SCOUT WENT TO CAMP
(Tune: Head & Shoulders, Knees & Toes)
Once a Girl Scout went to camp, went to camp
Went to camp without her lamp, without her lamp
And when she saw a spider in her bed,
This is what the Girl Scout said, Girl Scout said:
"Spider, spider, go away, go away,
You are not allowed to stay, allowed to stay
This is what my leader said,
“No two bodies in one bed, in one bed."
Once a Boy Scout went to camp, went to camp
Went to camp without his lamp, without his lamp
And when he saw a spider in his bed,
This is what the Boy Scout said, Boy Scout said:
"Aaaaaauuughhhhhh!"

 

[Boo'sMom]

Gail...I like that one, but we need to add a line about riddling....hmmm....where's willy when you need a theme song???

 

[The LK 4]

Three Fishermen
There were three jolly fishermen. [Repeat.]
Fisher, fisher, men, men, men. [Repeat.]
There were three jolly fishermen.
The first one’s name was Abraham. [Repeat.]
Abra, abra, ham, ham, ham. [Repeat.]
The first one’s name was Abraham.
The second one was I-isaac. [Repeat.]
I-i, i-i, zac, zac, zac. [Repeat.]
The second one was Isaac.
The third one’s name was Ja-acob. [Repeat.]
J-a, j-a, cub, cub, cub. [Repeat.]
The third one’s name was Ja-acob.
They all went up to Amsterdam. [Repeat.]
Amster, amster, shh, shh, shh. [Repeat.]
They all went up to Amsterdam.
You must not say that naughty word. [Repeat.]
Naughty, naughty, word, word, word. [Repeat.]
You must not say that naughty word.
I’m going to say it anyhow...

 

[Simba's Mom]

I remember that one!
Please tell me someone remembers:
"My name is Yon Yonson
I come from Wisconsin
I work at the steepleyard there
I sit on the steeple
I spit on the people
I say-"Vat is your name?"
They say "Vat is your name?"
I say-
[repeat]

I always wondered whether that really was a girl scout song or if the scout leader just made it up (she was a little strange)

 

[Boo'sMom]

and who can forget the classic of all action songs:

You put your right hand in,
You put your right hand out,
You put your right hand in,
And you shake it all about,

You do the hokey pokey
and you turn yourself around
That what it's all about.

2) left hand
3) right foot
4) left foot
5) head
6) butt
7) whole self

 

[Boo'sMom]

This is the songs that doesn't end,
yes it goes on and on my friend,
some people started singing it,
not knowing what it was,
and I'll continue singing it,
forever just because.....

This is the songs that doesn't end,
yes it goes on and on my friend,
some people started singing it,
not knowing what it was,
and I'll continue singing it,
forever just because.....

This is the songs that doesn't end,
yes it goes on and on my friend,
some people started singing it,
not knowing what it was,
and I'll continue singing it,
forever just because.....

This is the songs that doesn't end,
yes it goes on and on my friend,
some people started singing it,
not knowing what it was,
and I'll continue singing it,
forever just because.....

This is the songs that doesn't end,
yes it goes on and on my friend,
some people started singing it,
not knowing what it was,
and I'll continue singing it,
forever just because.....

This is the songs that doesn't end,
yes it goes on and on my friend,
some people started singing it,
not knowing what it was,
and I'll continue singing it,
forever just because.....



yeh, you probably get the idea..........

 

[SeaSpray]

How about "Found a peanut"?!?!?!?

Just the other night I was singing this to my DH and DSs, making them crazy, when I realized I didn't know what the final verse was!!

All I know is..

found a peanut...etc.
cracked it open...etc.
it was rotten...etc.
ate it anyway....etc.
got a stomach ache...etc.
called the doctor....etc
he cut me open...etc...

Where does it go from there?? LOL

 

[binny]

heres a few for you!!!


http://www.campingcompanion.com/KidsCompanion/CampfireSongs/

 

[binny]

http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/Glade/8851/

heres another list if anyone wants it

 

[BrerMom]

Every morning at 8:15
I go "nah-nah-nah-nah-nah" to Georgie.
And every morning at 8:15
He goes "nah-nah-nah-nah-nah" to me.
No need to knock, no need to ring
For as I rub my eyes,
I open the window,
Pop out my head,
And go "nah-nah-nah-nah-nah" to Georgie.

Every morning at 8:15
I go "nah-nah-nah-nah-nah" to Georgie.
And every morning at 8:15
He goes "nah-nah-nah-nah-nah" to me.
No need to knock, no need to ring
For as I rub my eyes,
I open the window,
Pop out my head,
Down comes the window
Off comes my head
And "Every morning at 8:15
I go "nah-nah-nah-nah-nah" to Georgie.
And every morning at 8:15
He goes "nah-nah-nah-nah-nah" to me.
No need to knock, no need to ring
For as I rub my eyes,
I open the window,
Pop out my head,
A-and "nah-nah-nah-nah-nah" goes Georgie.

 

[BrerMom]

IIIIIIII'm alive, awake, alert, enthusiastic.
I'm alive, awake, alert, enthusiastic.
I'm alive, awake, alert.
I'm alert, awake, alive.
I'm alive, awake, alert, enthusiastic.


I sang this song in the shower every single morning the summer I worked at Cub Camp. By the time I was dressed, I was alive, awake, alert, enthusiastic and ready to energetically work with the boys.