| Ceremonial Songs |
| All Things Shall Perish All things shall perish from under the sky Music alone shall live Music alone shall live Music alone shall live Never to die Bamboo You take a stick of bamboo You take a stick of bamboo You take a stick of bamboo and you throw on the water A ha a ha a ha hanna River she runs down River she runs down My homes across the river I travel on the river I travel on the river I travel on the river I travel on the water A ha a ha a ha hanna River she runs down River she runs down My homes across the river My homes across the river My homes across the river my water A ha a ha a ha hanna River she runs down River she runs down You take a stick of bamboo You take a stick of bamboo You take a stick of bamboo and you throw on the water A ha a ha a ha hanna River she runs down River she runs down Barges Out of my window looking in the night I can see those barges flickering light Silently flows the river to the sea And those barges too go silently Barges I’d like to go with you I’d like to sail the ocean blue Barges do you have treasure in your hold Do you fight with pirates brave and bold? Out of my window looking in the night I can see those barges flickering light Starburst shines green and port is glowing red I can see those barges far ahead Barges I’d like to go with you I’d like to sail the ocean blue Barges do you have treasure in your hold Do you fight with pirates brave and bold? How I would like to sail away with you I’d like to sail the ocean blue But I must sit by my window clear And watch you sail away from here. Barges I’d like to go with you I’d like to sail the ocean blue Barges do you have treasure in your hold Do you fight with pirates brave and bold? Blowin In The Wind How many roads must a man walk down Before they call him a man? How many seas must a white dove sail Before she sleeps in the sand? How many times must the cannon balls fly Before they're forever banned? The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind The answer is blowin' in the wind. How many years must a mountain exist Before it is washed to the sea? How many years can some people exist Before they're allowed to be free? How many times can a man turn his head And pretend that he just doesn't see? The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind The answer is blowin' in the wind. How many times must a man look up Before he can see the sky? How many ears must one man have Before he can hear people cry? How many deaths will it take till he knows That too many people have died? The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind The answer is blowin' in the wind. The answer is blowin' in the wind. Camp Daisy Hindman Way down in the valley there’s a place I’m dreaming of. One with blazing campfires and the bright stars up above. There’s old friends and new friends. And home where the trail ends. These I’ll remember and always will love. Soon the time will come when I’ll be going home again. But the memories of these days will never, ever end. Oh, Camp Daisy Hindman I’ll always remember My camping days with you. Canoe Song My paddle’s keen and bright, Flashing with silver, Follow the wild goose flight, Dip, dip and swing. Dip, dip and swing her back, Flashing with silver Swift as the wild goose flies, Dip, dip and swing. Down In the Valley Down in the valley, the valley so low Hang your head over, hear the wind blow Hear the wind blow dear, hear the wind blow, Hang your head over, hear the wind blow. Roses love sunshine, violets love dew. Angels in heaven, know I love you. Know I love you dear, know I love you. Angels in heaven, know I love you. Build me a castle, forty feet high, So I can see him as he rides by. As he rides by dear, as he rides by. So I can see him as he rides by Dreams May all of your dreams Bloom like daisies in the sun. May you always have stars in your eyes. May you not stop running on until your race is run. May you always have blue skies. A dream is some thing all your own to keep within your heart. To build on when your glad or when your worlds been torn apart. A dream is something all your own that no one else can steal. A dream is for you to make real. May all of your dreams Bloom like daisies in the sun. May you always have stars in your eyes. May you not stop running on until your race is run. May you always have blue skies. Now you can share your laughter with any stranger that you meet. You can share your money with any beggar on the street. But you can only share your dreams when love sets them free. Why don’t you share yours with me? May all of your dreams Bloom like daisies in the sun. May you always have stars in your eyes. May you not stop running on until your race is run. May you always have blue skies. Friendship Friendship is a shining sting, A steady beam of light. A lantern on a lonely street. A song for in the night. A smile and a touch of a loving hand, A quiet moment on a hill. And oh what a happy little child, Bringing home a daffodil. Friendship is a binding tie from one soul to another. A tender gentle relationship of children to father and mother. Raindrops sparking on an autumn leaf, An outpost on a hill. And oh what a happy little child, Bringing home a d daffodil. Friendship is a happy thought. A warmness in your heart. Friends are those who understand, And friends will never part. Tow people very much in love, A life that is never still. And oh what a happy little child, Bringing home a daffodil. Girl Scouts Together Girl Scout together, that is our song. Winding the old trails rocky and long. Learning our motto, living our creed. Girl Scouts together in every good deed. Girl Scout together happy are we, Friendly to neighbors far o’er seas. Faithful to country, Loyal to home. Know as true Girl Scouts wherever we roam. Horses and Sea Shells Horses and seashells and white billowing boat sails. They’ve always meant something to me. If someone will take your hand. If you will if you can. You can set yourself free, yourself free. Memories, sweet memories, the kind that time can’t kill. The smile of love. The hope from above. These thing will live on still, live on still. Time is going it’s passing me by. But still I see it clear. The strength we’ve shared, from theses few days. I know we have nothing to fear, to fear. Horses and seashells and white billowing boat sails. They’ve always meant something to me. If someone will take your hand. If you will if you can. You can set yourself free, yourself free. I Know a Place I know a pace, where no one ever goes. There’s peace and quiet, beauty and repose. It’s hidden in a valley, beside a mountain stream. And layin’ there beside that stream, I find that I can dream. Only of things, of beauty to the eye, Snow peaked mountains towering to the sky. Now, I know that God has made this world for me. Da da da da da da da da One can imagine herself as in a dream. Climbing a mountain or down a small ravine. The magic of this peace and quiet always hear to stay. To make this place a haven each and every day. Oh how I wish I never had to leave. All of my life such beauty to receive Now, I know that God has made this world for me. Da da da da da da da da. For me. I Like the Flowers I like the flowers I like the daffodils I like the mountains I like the rolling hills I like the campfire When all the lights are low Boom di-a-dah, boom di-a-dah, Boom di-a-dah, boom di-a-dah... Linger Hm-um I want to linger, Hm-um a little longer Hm-um a little longer here with you. Hm-um it’s such a lovely night. Hm-um it doesn’t seem quite right, Hm-um that it my very last with you. Hm-um and come September, Hm-um I will remember, Hm-um the pleasant days and friendships true. Hm-um and as the years go by. Hm-um I’ll think of you and sigh Hm-um this is good night not good bye. Hm-um I want to linger, Hm-um a little longer Hm-um a little longer here with you. Make New Friends Make new friends, but keep the old One is silver and the other's gold Other Verses: A circle's round, it has no end That's how long I want to be your friend You hold me, and I hold you And together we can see it through So good friend wherever you may roam You'll be welcome in my heart and home. I have a hand, and you have another. Put them together and we have each other. A fire burns bright, it warms the heart. We've been friends right from the very start. Friends like you, are one of a kind. Very special and hard to find. Across the miles, across the sea, Friends forever we will always be. Moon On The Meadow Moon on the meadow, bugs in our ears. Smoke in our eyes, wet wood and tears. On up the meadow, water somewhere. We were the only ones there. Wild horses and slushy, dry lake the peaks. Finding the love there, every one seeks. Hiking to rainbows sunsets and stars. Just finding out who we are. Moon on the meadow, bugs in our ears. Smoke in our eyes, wet wood and tears. On up the meadow, laughter somewhere. With you my friend I am there. One Tin Soldier Listen children to a story that was written long ago, Bout’ a kingdom on a mountain, And the valley far below. On the mountain was a treasure, Buried deep beneath the stone. And the valley people swore they’d, Have it for their very own. Go ahead and hate your neighbor. Go ahead and cheat a friend. Do it in the name of heaven, You can justify it in the end. There won’t be any trumpets blowin’ come the judgement day. On the bloody morning after One tin soldier rides away. So the people of the valley sent a message up the hill, Asking for the buried treasure Tons of gold for which they’d kill Came the answer from the mountain With our brothers we will share, All the secrets of the mountain, All the riches buried there. Go ahead and hate your neighbor. Go ahead and cheat a friend. Do it in the name of heaven, You can justify it in the end. There won’t be any trumpets blowin’ come the judgement day. On the bloody morning after One tin soldier rides away. Now the valley cried with anger, Mount your horses, Draw your swords, And they killed the mountain people, So they won their just reward. As they stood beside the treasure, On a mountain dark and red. Turn the stone and looked beneath it….. Peace On Earth…… Was all it said. Go ahead and hate your neighbor. Go ahead and cheat a friend. Do it in the name of heaven, You can justify it in the end. There won’t be any trumpets blowin’ come the judgement day. On the bloody morning after One tin soldier rides away. On My Honor On my honor I will try, There’s a duty to be done and I say aye. There’s a reason here for a reason above. My honor is to try and my duty it to love. People don’t need to know my name. If I’ve done any harm then I’m to blame. If I’ve helped someone then I’ve helped me. I’ve opened up my eyes to see. I’ve tucked away a song or two. If you’re feeling low there’s one for you. If you need a friend then I will come. And there’s plenty more where I come from. On my honor I will try, There’s a duty to be done and I say aye. There’s a reason here for a reason above. My honor is to try and my duty it to love. Come with me where the fire burns bright, You can see even better in the candles light, You can get more meaning from a campfire glow. Than you’ll ever learn in a year or so. I made a promise to always keep. And my prayers softly fall before we sleep. We’ll be Girl Scouts together and when we’re gone, We’ll still be a tryin’ and a singin’ this song. On my honor I will try, There’s a duty to be done and I say aye. There’s a reason here for a reason above. My honor is to try and my duty it to love. On The Loose 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’ve only got a moment, And a whole world left 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. Do you sit and talk with friends, though a word is never said. Then your just like me and you’ve been on the loose. There’s a trail that I’ll be climbing, just to see where it may go. Many places yet to visit many people yet to know. So in following my dream, I will live and I will grow. On that trail that’s waiting out there on the loose. So in search of love and laughter I’ll be traveling cross this land. Never sure of where I’m going cause I haven’t any plans So, in time when you are ready come and join me take my hand And together we’ll share life out on the loose. Our Cabana Song 'Neath the grand Sierra Madre On a plain in Mexico, Lies our beautiful Cabaña, Where Girl Scouts and Guides go. Oh, come then to see the mountains, The cactus and sunny skies; Hear the cricket in the evening And see the white moon arise. When you see the warm red roofs You think of hearts that glow with cheer And the walls of sturdy stone work Stand for friendship so dear. Each day there is filled with laughter, Each evening is filled with song, And our stay in Our Cabaña Gives us memories life-long. When we go to Our Cabaña We will find ourselves at home; There's a greeting smile so friendly And a handshake so warm. So come now to Our Cabaña World friendship to increase, And carry to your homeland International peace. Canción de Nuestra Cabaña En la bella Cuernavaca En un valle en México, Se encuentra Nuestra Cabaña, Un lugar lleno de sol. Vamos a Nuestra Cabaña Gozaremos al llegar De amistad y de alegría Y de belleza sin par. Cada día en Nuestra Cabaña Trabajamos por cumplir Los ideales del Guidismo Y de nuestro Fundador. Vayamos a la Cabaña Nuestra promesa a vivir Con nuestras hermanas Guías La amistad a compartir. Peace Peace I ask of thee O river, Peace, peace, peace. When I learn to live serenely Cares will cease. From the hills I gather courage, Vision of the day to be, Strength to lead, and faith to follow. All given unto me. Peace I ask of thee O river Peace, peace, peace. Pickin' Flowers (Counselors Song) Pickin' flowers in the rain and laughin’ with the sun. We’re trying to teach them how to live by themselves, And still get things done. Gonna be a counselor at a summer camp Gonna find out what it’s about. Little eyes are going to look up to you And little hands will reach out. Pickin' flowers in the rain and laughin’ with the sun. We’re trying to teach them how to live by themselves, And still get things done. Days are long and nights are short Pay is so small And you really don’t know if what you say Sinks in at all. Pickin' flowers in the rain and laughin’ with the sun. We’re trying to teach them how to live by themselves, And still get things done. Build a fire, Dig a trench, Sharpen and axe with a whetstone. Maybe next time when we’re not there They can do it all their own. Pickin' flowers in the rain and laughin’ with the sun. We’re trying to teach them how to live by themselves, And still get things done. Sometimes when things don’t work out right, And we think that we are all flops. They look at us and smile at us, And ask us not to stop. Pickin' flowers in the rain and laughin’ with the sun. We’re trying to teach them how to live by themselves, And still get things done. And when it’s all over, And it’s time to leave, We’ll stop and think, What parts of us do they take along? And what parts of them do they leave. Pickin' flowers in the rain and laughin’ with the sun. We’re trying to teach them how to live by themselves, And still get things done. So, that’s why I’m here at this summer camp, And I hope you feel the same way, There is a lot to give, But there’s more to get, And I hope you’re here to stay. Pickin' flowers in the rain and laughin’ with the sun. We’re trying to teach them how to live by themselves, And still get things done. Rainbow Round Red and yellow and pink and green. Orange and purple and blue. I can sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow, too. Red Balloon Give me a red balloon on a long black string, And I’ll be richer than any king. With my red balloon on a long black string, I can whistle and I can sing. Laughs are many and tears are few. Life’s exciting and always new. In a world of girls and boys In a world of simple joys. Give me a paper kite and a windy day, And I think I’ll fly away. With my paper kite on a windy day Oh yes I’ll fly away Laughs are many and tears are few. Life’s exciting and always new. In a world of girls and boys In a world of simple joys. Give me a warm spring day and an apple tree, And there’s nothing that I can’t see, Wen I look out from my apple tree, Look up there and you’ll see me. Laughs are many and tears are few. Life’s exciting and always new. In a world of girls and boys In a world of simple joys. Remember (Official C.I.T. Song) There are people in this world in which we live. That we take much more than ever we could give. You’re one of these and I just wanted you to know, I’ll remember you no matter how far I may go. We are different worlds apart we’re not the same. We’ve led a life that wasn’t any simple game. You left a mark upon my heart that will remain. And I’ll remember you no matter how far I may go. Though the memories of this summer may some day end. I’ll never forget the unspoken worlds of such a friend. You’re one of these and I just wanted you to know. I’ll remember you no matter how far I may go. Yes, I’ll remember you no matter how far I may go. Say Why Say why, do we have to say goodbye Say why, do we have to say goodbye Say why, do we have to say goodbye Say why, my friend, say why Say when, will we ever meet again Say when, will we ever meet again Say when, will we ever meet again Say when, my friend, say when Say where, and I'll meet you right there Say where, and I'll meet you right there Say where, and I'll meet you right there Say where, my friend, say where Say why, do we have to say goodbye Say when, will we ever meet again Say where, and I'll meet you right there Say why, say when, say where! Stewball Old’ Stewball was a race horse, And I wish he were mine. He never drank water. He always drank wine. His bridle was silver, His mane it was gold. The worth of his saddle, Has never been told. The fair grounds were crowded. Old’ Stewball was there. But the betting was heavy, On the bay and the mare. I bet on the gray Mare, I bet on the Bay. If I’d bet on old Stewball, I’d be a rich man today. The hoot old she hollered. The turtledove moaned. I’m poor boy in trouble. And a long way from home. A way out yonder a head of them all, Came a dance and a prancin' My noble Stewball. Old’ Stewball was a race horse, And I wish he were mine. He never drank water. He always drank wine. His bridle was silver, His mane it was gold. The worth of his saddle, Has never been told. Today Today while the blossoms still cling to the vine. I’ll taste your strawberries, I’ll drink your sweet wine. A million tomorrows will all pass away. Ere I forget, all the joys that are mine. Today. I’ll be a dandy and I’ll be a rover. You’ll know who I am by the son g that I sing. I’ll feast at your table, I’ll sleep in your clover. Who cares what tomorrow shall bring. Today while the blossoms still cling to the vine. I’ll taste your strawberries, I’ll drink your sweet wine. A million tomorrows will all pass away. Ere I forget, all the joys that are mine. Today. I can’t be contented with yesterday’s glories. I cant’ live on promises winder to spring. Today is my moment and now is my story. I’ll laugh and I’ll cry and I’ll sing. Today while the blossoms still cling to the vine. I’ll taste your strawberries, I’ll drink your sweet wine. A million tomorrows will all pass away. Ere I forget, all the joys that are mine. Today. The Web Down in the valley, There is a mission, By the old oak tree, By the mission There is a fountain Where my love told me. There’s a web like a spider’s web. Made of silk and light and shadows. Spun by the moon in my room at night. It’s a web meant to catch a dream, Hold it tight tell I awaken, As if to tell me my dream is all right. On the evenin’ I was leavin’ My love dreamed of me. I was sleepin’ He was weepin’ And he said to me. There’s a web like a spider’s web. Made of silk and light and shadows. Spun by the moon in my room at night. It’s a web meant to catch a dream, Hold it tight tell I awaken, As if to tell me my dream is all right. I meat a stranger His name was danger We rode side by side, Down in Sate Fe I killed a man they say Danger told me to ride. Now, if I return, They will hang me, By the old oak tree, By the mission, There is a fountain, Where my love told me There’s a web like a spider’s web. Made of silk and light and shadows. Spun by the moon in my room at night. It’s a web meant to catch a dream, Hold it tight tell I awaken, As if to tell me my dream is all right. Where Have All the Flowers Gone Chorus: When will they ever learn When will they ever learn Where have all the flowers gone Long time passing Where have all the flowers gone Long time ago Where have all the flowers gone Young girls picked them everyone Where have all the young girls gone Long time passing Where have all the young girls gone Long time ago Where have all the young girls gone Gone to young men everyone Where have all the young men gone Long time passing Where have all the young men gone Long time ago Where have all the young men gone Gone to soldiers everyone Where have all the soldiers gone Long time passing Where have all the soldiers gone Long time ago Where have all the soldiers gone Gone to graveyards everyone Where have all the graveyards gone Long time passing Where have all the graveyards gone Long time ago Where have all the graveyards gone Gone to flowers everyone White Coral Bells White coral bells upon a slender stalk Lilies of the valley deck my garden walk. Oh, don’t you wish that you could hear them ring? That will only happen when the fairies sing. White Sands and Gray Sands (Round, enter in at the *) White sands and gray sands* Who will buy my white sands?* Who will buy my gray sands? Who Can Sail Away Who can sail away with no wind? Who can row with out oars? And who can separate from dear friends? With never a single tear? Try to sail away with no wind. Try to row without oars. And try to separate from dear friends. With never a single tear. I can sail away with no wind. I can row without oars. But I can’t separate from dear friends. With never a single tear. |
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