Scouting songs have long played a major role in Scouting. Whether sung around campfires late at night, hiking through wooded trails, in the dining hall, or as a requirement to enter into a program area, Scout songs are a way for Scouts to have fun and express themselves.
Songs
There are hundreds of Scouting songs. In the United States, for example, such commonly heard songs as Kumbaya, The Mermaid Song, The Princess Pat, Can't Get To Heaven, or Boom Chicka Boom are ones that have been carried through the years and are heard during the summer at camps around the country. Each camp tends to have their own adopted version of a song, and often their own songs too.
Girl Scouting events in the U.S. will often have competitions to see which Troop knows more songs.
The Lyrics
Herman The Worm
Sittin’ on the fence post, chewin’ my bubble gum
Playin’ with my yo yo- woo woo
When along came Herman the worm, and he was this big!
I said, “Herman, what happened?”
”I ate my mom.”
Sittin’ on the fence post, chewin’ my bubble gum
Playin’ with my yo yo- woo woo
When along came Herman the worm, and he was this big!
I said, “Herman, what happened?”
“I ate my dad.”
Sittin’ on the fence post, chewin’ my bubble gum
Playin’ with my yo yo- woo woo
When along came Herman the worm, and he was this big!
I said, “Herman, what happened?”
“I ate my sister.”
Sittin’ on the fence post, chewin’ my bubble gum
Playin’ with my yo yo- woo woo
When along came Herman the worm, and he was this big!
I said, “Herman, what happened?”
“I ate my brother.”
Sittin’ on the fence post, chewin’ my bubble gum
Playin’ with my yo yo- woo woo
When along came Herman the worm, and he was this small!
I said, “Herman, what happened?”
“I burped.”
Swimming Hole
Swimming, swimming, in the swimming hole
When days are hot, when days are cold, in the swimming hole
Side stroke, breast stroke, fancy diving too
Don't you wish you never had anything else to do
'
The Princess Pat
The Princess Pat
Lived in a tree
She sailed across
The seven seas
She sailed across
The channel too
And brought with her
A Rick-a-bamboo
CHORUS:
A Rick-a-bamboo
Now, what is that?
It's something made
By the Princess Pat
It's red and gold
And purple too
That's why it's called
A Rick-a-bamboo
Now Captain Jack
Had a very fine crew
They sailed across
The channel too
But their ship sank
And yours will too
If you forget
A Rick-a-bamboo
CHORUS
Now Princess Pat
Saw Captain Jack
She reeled him in
She brought him back
She saved his life
And his crew's too
And she did it with
A Rick-a-bamboo
CHORUS
(see: Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry)
Father Abraham
Father Abraham had seven sons
Seven sons had Father Abraham
I am one of them, and so are you,
So let's all praise the Lord!
With a left!
'
Froggy
[Clap knees and then hands to get a beat. The beginning of every line is said on a "knee clap".]
This is a repeat after me song
Dog
Dog cat
Dog cat mouse
Froggy!
Itsy-bitsy teeny-weeny tiny little froggy
Jump, jump, jump little froggy
Gobble up all those little worms and spiders
Fleas and flies are scrump-tadidily-icious
Ribbit, ribbit, ribbit, ribbit, ribbit, ribbit, CROAK!!!
Faster!!!
'
The Fast Food Song
A Pizza Hut, A Pizza Hut
Kentucky Fried Chicken
And a Pizza Hut
A Pizza Hut, A Pizza Hut
Kentucky Fried Chicken
And a Pizza Hut
McDonalds, McDonalds
Kentucky Fried Chicken
And a Pizza Hut
A Burger King, a Burger King
A Burger King and a Dairy Queen
A Burger King, a Burger King
A Burger King and a Dairy Queen
Roy Rogers, Roy Rogers
A Burger King and a Dairy Queen
The Mermaid Song
Chorus:
Oh the ocean waves may roll, and the stormy winds may blow,
But we poor sailors go skipping to the top,
While the land-lubbers lie down below, below, below!
While the land lubbers lie down below!
Twas Friday morn, when we set sail,
And we weren't very far from the land (from the land!)
When our captain spied a lovely mermaid
With a comb and a brush in her hand (in her hand!) Chorus
Then up spoke the captain of our gallant ship,
And a well-spoken captain were he (were he!)
"I had me a wife in London Fair
and tonight a widow she will be." (she will be!) Chorus
Up spoke the figure head of our gallant ship,
And a well-carved figure head were she (were she!)
"I'd rather be the figure head of our gallant ship
Than a log at the bottom of the sea." (of the sea!) Chorus
Then up spoke the cook of our gallant ship
And a red-hot cook were he (were he!)
"I care much more for me pots and me pans,
Then a I for the bottom of the sea." (of the sea!) Chorus
Sad verse!
Three times around went our gallant ship
And three times around went she (went she...)
Three... times around... went our gallant ship...
And she sunk... to the bottom... of the sea... (OF THE SEA...!) Chorus [It is now sung slowly and sorrowfully, but only for the first line. Everything after "but we poor sailors" is sung extremely fast.]
Little Red Wagon
You can't ride in my little red wagon
Front wheel's broken and the axel's dragging
Chug! Chug! Chug-a-lug-a-lug OOO!
Chug! Chug! Chug-a-lug-a-lug OOO!
Second verse, same as the first,
A little bit louder and a whole lot worse!
'
Camp, Staff, and Order Songs
Oregon Trail Council - Camp Baker Staff
We are Camp Baker staff from Western Oregon.
We're glad you came to Baker, you'll have a lot of fun.
We'll teach you scouting skills, and sing a lot of songs.
Come on you scouts you've gotta sing along.
We like to sail boats, we like to cook!
We like to shoot guns, we like to look
at the tall spruce trees and the shore pines too.
Camp Baker staff is here to serve you.
Oregon Trail Council. CAMP STAFF!!!!
Minsi Trails Council - Minsi Alma Mater
By the shores of old Stillwater, with its azure blue.
Lies a camp of friendly Boy Scouts, cheerful, brave, and true.
Sing her glories, live her ideals hold her memories dear.
Give a cheer that all may hear it; Hail all hail Minsi.
Far away from care and turmoil of the busy town.
In a Brotherhood of Scouting; We will there be found.
Sing her glories, live her ideals, hold her memories dear.
Give a cheer that all may hear it; Hail all hail Minsi!
Great Valley Council - Camp Mosey Wood
Some call it fun and others call it madness.
So come along and join us and wipe away your sadness.
Happy campers are we, having fun 'neath the trees,
And when we are gone, we'll remember this song.
Oh camp, Camp Mosey Wood, camp, Camp Mosey Wood, camp, Camp Mosey Wood, camp, Camp Mosey Wood, CAM
de:Fahrtenlied
Songs
There are hundreds of Scouting songs. In the United States, for example, such commonly heard songs as Kumbaya, The Mermaid Song, The Princess Pat, Can't Get To Heaven, or Boom Chicka Boom are ones that have been carried through the years and are heard during the summer at camps around the country. Each camp tends to have their own adopted version of a song, and often their own songs too.
Girl Scouting events in the U.S. will often have competitions to see which Troop knows more songs.
The Lyrics
Herman The Worm
Sittin’ on the fence post, chewin’ my bubble gum
Playin’ with my yo yo- woo woo
When along came Herman the worm, and he was this big!
I said, “Herman, what happened?”
”I ate my mom.”
Sittin’ on the fence post, chewin’ my bubble gum
Playin’ with my yo yo- woo woo
When along came Herman the worm, and he was this big!
I said, “Herman, what happened?”
“I ate my dad.”
Sittin’ on the fence post, chewin’ my bubble gum
Playin’ with my yo yo- woo woo
When along came Herman the worm, and he was this big!
I said, “Herman, what happened?”
“I ate my sister.”
Sittin’ on the fence post, chewin’ my bubble gum
Playin’ with my yo yo- woo woo
When along came Herman the worm, and he was this big!
I said, “Herman, what happened?”
“I ate my brother.”
Sittin’ on the fence post, chewin’ my bubble gum
Playin’ with my yo yo- woo woo
When along came Herman the worm, and he was this small!
I said, “Herman, what happened?”
“I burped.”
Swimming Hole
Swimming, swimming, in the swimming hole
When days are hot, when days are cold, in the swimming hole
Side stroke, breast stroke, fancy diving too
Don't you wish you never had anything else to do
'
The Princess Pat
The Princess Pat
Lived in a tree
She sailed across
The seven seas
She sailed across
The channel too
And brought with her
A Rick-a-bamboo
CHORUS:
A Rick-a-bamboo
Now, what is that?
It's something made
By the Princess Pat
It's red and gold
And purple too
That's why it's called
A Rick-a-bamboo
Now Captain Jack
Had a very fine crew
They sailed across
The channel too
But their ship sank
And yours will too
If you forget
A Rick-a-bamboo
CHORUS
Now Princess Pat
Saw Captain Jack
She reeled him in
She brought him back
She saved his life
And his crew's too
And she did it with
A Rick-a-bamboo
CHORUS
(see: Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry)
Father Abraham
Father Abraham had seven sons
Seven sons had Father Abraham
I am one of them, and so are you,
So let's all praise the Lord!
With a left!
'
Froggy
[Clap knees and then hands to get a beat. The beginning of every line is said on a "knee clap".]
This is a repeat after me song
Dog
Dog cat
Dog cat mouse
Froggy!
Itsy-bitsy teeny-weeny tiny little froggy
Jump, jump, jump little froggy
Gobble up all those little worms and spiders
Fleas and flies are scrump-tadidily-icious
Ribbit, ribbit, ribbit, ribbit, ribbit, ribbit, CROAK!!!
Faster!!!
'
The Fast Food Song
A Pizza Hut, A Pizza Hut
Kentucky Fried Chicken
And a Pizza Hut
A Pizza Hut, A Pizza Hut
Kentucky Fried Chicken
And a Pizza Hut
McDonalds, McDonalds
Kentucky Fried Chicken
And a Pizza Hut
A Burger King, a Burger King
A Burger King and a Dairy Queen
A Burger King, a Burger King
A Burger King and a Dairy Queen
Roy Rogers, Roy Rogers
A Burger King and a Dairy Queen
The Mermaid Song
Chorus:
Oh the ocean waves may roll, and the stormy winds may blow,
But we poor sailors go skipping to the top,
While the land-lubbers lie down below, below, below!
While the land lubbers lie down below!
Twas Friday morn, when we set sail,
And we weren't very far from the land (from the land!)
When our captain spied a lovely mermaid
With a comb and a brush in her hand (in her hand!) Chorus
Then up spoke the captain of our gallant ship,
And a well-spoken captain were he (were he!)
"I had me a wife in London Fair
and tonight a widow she will be." (she will be!) Chorus
Up spoke the figure head of our gallant ship,
And a well-carved figure head were she (were she!)
"I'd rather be the figure head of our gallant ship
Than a log at the bottom of the sea." (of the sea!) Chorus
Then up spoke the cook of our gallant ship
And a red-hot cook were he (were he!)
"I care much more for me pots and me pans,
Then a I for the bottom of the sea." (of the sea!) Chorus
Sad verse!
Three times around went our gallant ship
And three times around went she (went she...)
Three... times around... went our gallant ship...
And she sunk... to the bottom... of the sea... (OF THE SEA...!) Chorus [It is now sung slowly and sorrowfully, but only for the first line. Everything after "but we poor sailors" is sung extremely fast.]
Little Red Wagon
You can't ride in my little red wagon
Front wheel's broken and the axel's dragging
Chug! Chug! Chug-a-lug-a-lug OOO!
Chug! Chug! Chug-a-lug-a-lug OOO!
Second verse, same as the first,
A little bit louder and a whole lot worse!
'
Camp, Staff, and Order Songs
Oregon Trail Council - Camp Baker Staff
We are Camp Baker staff from Western Oregon.
We're glad you came to Baker, you'll have a lot of fun.
We'll teach you scouting skills, and sing a lot of songs.
Come on you scouts you've gotta sing along.
We like to sail boats, we like to cook!
We like to shoot guns, we like to look
at the tall spruce trees and the shore pines too.
Camp Baker staff is here to serve you.
Oregon Trail Council. CAMP STAFF!!!!
Minsi Trails Council - Minsi Alma Mater
By the shores of old Stillwater, with its azure blue.
Lies a camp of friendly Boy Scouts, cheerful, brave, and true.
Sing her glories, live her ideals hold her memories dear.
Give a cheer that all may hear it; Hail all hail Minsi.
Far away from care and turmoil of the busy town.
In a Brotherhood of Scouting; We will there be found.
Sing her glories, live her ideals, hold her memories dear.
Give a cheer that all may hear it; Hail all hail Minsi!
Great Valley Council - Camp Mosey Wood
Some call it fun and others call it madness.
So come along and join us and wipe away your sadness.
Happy campers are we, having fun 'neath the trees,
And when we are gone, we'll remember this song.
Oh camp, Camp Mosey Wood, camp, Camp Mosey Wood, camp, Camp Mosey Wood, camp, Camp Mosey Wood, CAM
de:Fahrtenlied
Freddy Newandyke (a.k.a. Mr. Orange) is a fictional character in the 1992 film Reservoir Dogs and its subsequent video game. He is portrayed by British actor Tim Roth who uses an American accent in the film.
Reservoir Dogs
Freddy Newandyke is a police officer that goes undercover into a group of robbers led by Joe Cabot, his mission is to get Cabot. He is assigned an alias (Mr. Orange) by which he is known for most of the film. He develops a friendship with a robber known as Mr. White. They perform the heist during which Mr. Orange is shot in the abdomen. Mr White takes him to the rendezvous point (In a warehouse) where he lies bleeding, barely able to move. Mr. Pink shows up and refuses to take him to a hospital. Mr. White and Mr. Pink point loaded pistols at each other as Mr. Blonde shows up, he has kidnapped Mr. Orange's fellow officer and (While the rest are away) tortures him. Mr. Orange shoots Mr. Blonde several times, killing him.
When the others show up, "Nice Guy" Eddie Cabot (Joe Cabot's son) doesn't believe Mr. Orange's claims to innocence while Mr. White stands by his friend. Joe Cabot arrives and says that Mr. Orange is a police informant. After a mexican standoff, Mr. Orange is shot again, Mr. White is injured and Eddie and Joe are dead. Mr. Orange reveals to Mr. White that he is a police officer and Mr. White shoots him.
Actor
James Woods was apparently offered the part but his agent turned it down. Director Quentin Tarantino cast Tim Roth with the intention of him playing either Mr. Pink or Mr. Blonde.
Reservoir Dogs
Freddy Newandyke is a police officer that goes undercover into a group of robbers led by Joe Cabot, his mission is to get Cabot. He is assigned an alias (Mr. Orange) by which he is known for most of the film. He develops a friendship with a robber known as Mr. White. They perform the heist during which Mr. Orange is shot in the abdomen. Mr White takes him to the rendezvous point (In a warehouse) where he lies bleeding, barely able to move. Mr. Pink shows up and refuses to take him to a hospital. Mr. White and Mr. Pink point loaded pistols at each other as Mr. Blonde shows up, he has kidnapped Mr. Orange's fellow officer and (While the rest are away) tortures him. Mr. Orange shoots Mr. Blonde several times, killing him.
When the others show up, "Nice Guy" Eddie Cabot (Joe Cabot's son) doesn't believe Mr. Orange's claims to innocence while Mr. White stands by his friend. Joe Cabot arrives and says that Mr. Orange is a police informant. After a mexican standoff, Mr. Orange is shot again, Mr. White is injured and Eddie and Joe are dead. Mr. Orange reveals to Mr. White that he is a police officer and Mr. White shoots him.
Actor
James Woods was apparently offered the part but his agent turned it down. Director Quentin Tarantino cast Tim Roth with the intention of him playing either Mr. Pink or Mr. Blonde.
Gaelic Soccer
The game of Gaelic Soccer was invented in the Western United States during the early 21st century. It is a team sport, and a perfect blend between football and soccer. The game is played with a football, soccer nets, and 5-12 players on each team. The game starts with a face off, similar to hockey . One player drops the ball at midfield, and upon the ball's contact with the ground, the two opposing players kick to one of their respective teammate. The rules of soccer are now at play. For example, only the goalie may enter the keeper box, and is the only player allowed to use his/her hands. In the event that a player invalidly uses his/her hands, the opposing team is awarded a penalty shot. One player holds the ball, as in a feild goal in football. The player receives one shot. If the game is played on grass, the players may tackle each other in an effort to get the ball. When one team scores, the face off is repeated. The teams are to play the game until time elapses. In the event of a tie score at the end of regulation, a shootout is in effect. Five players on each team take penalty shots from 15 yards (13.716 meters) away. This process is repeated until both teams have had their shootout, and one has finished with a higher score.
The game of Gaelic Soccer was invented in the Western United States during the early 21st century. It is a team sport, and a perfect blend between football and soccer. The game is played with a football, soccer nets, and 5-12 players on each team. The game starts with a face off, similar to hockey . One player drops the ball at midfield, and upon the ball's contact with the ground, the two opposing players kick to one of their respective teammate. The rules of soccer are now at play. For example, only the goalie may enter the keeper box, and is the only player allowed to use his/her hands. In the event that a player invalidly uses his/her hands, the opposing team is awarded a penalty shot. One player holds the ball, as in a feild goal in football. The player receives one shot. If the game is played on grass, the players may tackle each other in an effort to get the ball. When one team scores, the face off is repeated. The teams are to play the game until time elapses. In the event of a tie score at the end of regulation, a shootout is in effect. Five players on each team take penalty shots from 15 yards (13.716 meters) away. This process is repeated until both teams have had their shootout, and one has finished with a higher score.
Daigacon is an anime convention held in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This convention was first held March 2-4, 2007, at the Sloan Convention Center and University Plaza Holiday Inn. The convention is run by the non-profit group of the same name headed by Convention Director Mark Henry. It is the first anime convention to be held in Bowling Green.
Western Kentucky University's anime club, Rising Sun Otaku, and its gamer club, WKU Gamers' Guild, organized the convention. Its mascot Waku-chan was named after WKU.
Daigacon 2007
Guests
Prominent guests included Christopher Ayres, Brittany Karbowski, Jan Scott-Fraiser, Emily and Robert DeJesus, and Austell Callwood from the United States, and songstress Yoko Ishida, cosplay idol Yunmao Ayakawa, and Yasuhiro Koshi from Japan. Ishida performed two concerts. Of the three conventions held the first weekend of March, Daigacon was the only to have guests from Japan.
The band The Spoony Bards performed and Random Battle Group presented a live version of a battle scene from Final Fantasy.
* Magic: The Gathering play
* Video Games - such as Halo, Guitar Hero 2, and Super Smash Bros. Melee
* Cosplay - including costume competitions
* Panels
* Artists' Alley
* Concert
* Dance
* Dealers' Room
* Game Shows
Daigacon 2008
Tentative date for Daigacon 2008 is July 18-20, 2008. Possible guests who have showed interest in attending include Christopher Ayres, Greg Ayres, and Random Battle Group.
Western Kentucky University's anime club, Rising Sun Otaku, and its gamer club, WKU Gamers' Guild, organized the convention. Its mascot Waku-chan was named after WKU.
Daigacon 2007
Guests
Prominent guests included Christopher Ayres, Brittany Karbowski, Jan Scott-Fraiser, Emily and Robert DeJesus, and Austell Callwood from the United States, and songstress Yoko Ishida, cosplay idol Yunmao Ayakawa, and Yasuhiro Koshi from Japan. Ishida performed two concerts. Of the three conventions held the first weekend of March, Daigacon was the only to have guests from Japan.
The band The Spoony Bards performed and Random Battle Group presented a live version of a battle scene from Final Fantasy.
* Magic: The Gathering play
* Video Games - such as Halo, Guitar Hero 2, and Super Smash Bros. Melee
* Cosplay - including costume competitions
* Panels
* Artists' Alley
* Concert
* Dance
* Dealers' Room
* Game Shows
Daigacon 2008
Tentative date for Daigacon 2008 is July 18-20, 2008. Possible guests who have showed interest in attending include Christopher Ayres, Greg Ayres, and Random Battle Group.