Scout Songs
Joey Scout Songs
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1. Welcome to Country song
Woodjari Gammarrooa Cammeraygal
People, Land, Sky and Sea
Thank you so much for having me
For taking care of Mother Earth, and all that she has given birth to.
2. Australian National Anthem
Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are one and free;
We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil;
Our home is girt by sea;
Our land abounds in nature’s gifts
Of beauty rich and rare;
In history’s page, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.
Beneath our radiant Southern Cross
We’ll toil with hearts and hands;
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands;
For those who’ve come across the seas
We’ve boundless plains to share;
With courage let us all combine
To Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair.
3. Fire’s Burning
Fire’s burning, Fire’s burning
Draw nearer, draw nearer
In the gloamin’, in the gloamin’
Come sing and be merry.
4. J-O-E-Y-S / Bingo
There were some kids who joined a Mob
Now they all are Joeys
J-O-E-Y-S, J-O-E-Y-S, J-O-E-Y-S
And now they all are Joeys
There were some kids who joined a Mob
Now they all are Joeys
(Clap)-O-E-Y-S, (Clap)-O-E-Y-S, (Clap)-O-E-Y-S
And now they all are Joeys
There were some kids who joined a Mob
Now they all are Joeys
(Clap)-(Clap)-E-Y-S, (Clap)-(Clap)-E-Y-S, (Clap)-(Clap)-E-Y-S
And now they all are Joeys
There were some kids who joined a Mob
Now they all are Joeys
(Clap)- (Clap)-(Clap)-Y-S, (Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)-Y-S,
(Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)-Y-S
And now they all are Joeys
There were some kids who joined a Mob
Now they all are Joeys
(Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)- S, (Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)-(Clap)- S,
(Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)-(Clap)- S
And now they all are Joeys
There were some kids who joined a Mob
Now they all are Joeys
(Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap),
(Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)-(Clap)- (Clap),
(Clap)- (Clap)- (Clap)-(Clap)- (Clap)
And now they all are Joeys
There were some kids who joined a Mob
Now they all are Joeys
J-O-E-Y-S, J-O-E-Y-S, J-O-E-Y-S
And now they all are Joeys
5. Long Johns
I have lost my underwear,
I don’t care, I’ll go bare
Bye bye long johns
They were very close to me
Tickled me, Tee hee hee
Bye bye long johns
How I miss that little trap door behind me
If you see them tell them where to find me
I have lost my underwear,
I don’t care, I’ll go bare
Long johns, bye bye.
6. Galoomph
Gaa-loomph went the little green frog one day
Gaa-loomph went the little green frog
Gaa-loomph went the little green frog one day
And they go gloomph gloomph gloomph
But we all know frogs go
[clap] laa dee daa dee daa
[clap] laa dee daa dee daa
[clap] laa dee daa dee daa
We all know frogs go
[clap] laa dee daa dee daa
They don't go gloomph gloomph gloomph
Other verses
- SQUELCH when you step on them
- POP in the microwave
- WHIZZZ in the blender
- BRRRRR in the freezer
7. If You’re Happy
If you’re happy and you know it,
Clap your hands
If you’re happy and you know it,
Clap your hands
If you’re happy and you know it
and you really want to show it
If you’re happy and you know it,
Clap your hands.
Other Verses
Snap your fingers
Slap your thighs
Stomp your feet
Shout hooray
Do all five
8. Everywhere We Go (Chant)
Everywhere we go (repeat)
People want to know (repeat)
Who we are (repeat)
And where we come from (repeat)
So we tell them (repeat)
We are the Joey Scouts (repeat)
The mighty, mighty Joey Scouts (repeat)
And if they can’t hear us (repeat)
We sing a little louder
Repeat another 2 times, getting louder each time
End 3rd verse last line leader just says “They’re deaf !!!
9. Boom, Chicka, Boom
I said a-boom-chick-a-boom! [echo]
I said a-boom-chick-a-boom! [echo]
I said
a-boom-chick-a-rock-a
chick-a-rock-a-chick-a-boom! [echo]
Uh-huh! [echo]
On Yeah! [echo]
This time! [echo]
We sing! [echo].]
HIGHER!
10. To Market, to Market (song)
Start with the Chorus:
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10,
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10,
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
To market, to market with my brother Jim
When somebody threw a tomato at him
Now tomatoes are soft and they don't bruise the skin
But this one killed Jim, it was wrapped in a tin.
Mary the milkmaid, was milking the cow,
The trouble with Mary, she didn't know how.
Along came the farmer and gave her the sack
So, she turned the cow, over and poured the milk back.
One day in a rest'rant, my soup was quite thin
I noticed a cockroach, was swimming therein.
I cried to the waiter, "What's this I can see?"
And he said, "It looks like the backstroke to me."
11. Ain’t No Flies (yell)
There ain’t no flies on us,
There ain’t no flies on us,
There might be flies on youse guys but –
There ain’t no flies on us!
Divide singers into two groups,
take turns yelling it at each other – louder, louder then softer.
12. Worms
Nobody loves me,
Everybody hates me
Think I'll go and eat worms,
Long ones, Short ones,
Fat ones, Skinny ones,
Watch them wriggle and squirm.
We bite their heads off,
Suck their guts out
Throw their skins away
Nobody knows
How well we'll live
On worms three times a day.
13. Pizza Hut
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
McDonalds, McDonalds,
Kentucky Fried Chicken and a Pizza Hut
A Kangaroo, A Kangaroo,
A Frilly-necked lizard and a Kangaroo
A Kangaroo, A Kangaroo,
A Frilly-necked lizard and a Kangaroo
A Cocky, A Cocky,
A Frilly-necked lizard and a Kangaroo
A Cocky, A Cocky,
A Frilly-necked lizard and a Kangaroo
Jabba the Hutt, Jabba the Hutt,
Luke Skywalker and Jabba the Hutt
Jabba the Hutt, Jabba the Hutt,
Luke Skywalker and a Jabba the Hutt
Darth Vader, Darth Vader
Luke Skywalker and a Jabba the Hutt.
Darth Vader, Darth Vader
Luke Skywalker and a Jabba the Hutt
A Ford Focus, A Ford Focus,
A Mini Mini Mini and a Ford Focus.
A Ford Focus, A Ford Focus,
A Mini Mini Mini and a Ford Focus.
Ferrari, Ferrari,
A Mini Mini Mini and a Ford Focus.
Ferrari, Ferrari,
A Mini Mini Mini and a Ford Focus.
14. Oni Woni
Oni woni woni wah wah
Oni woni woni wah wah
Ai ai ai yippi ai ai ai
Ai ai ai yippi ai ai ai
Ai yai
Ai yai
15. Ging Gang Gooli
Ging gang goolie goolie goolie goolie whatcha,
Ging gang goo, Ging gang goo,
Ging gang goolie goolie goolie goolie whatcha,
Ging gang goo, Ging gang goo.
Hey-lah, Hey-lah, Shey-lah, Hey-lah, Shey-lah, Hey-lah, Ho
Oh, Hey-lah, Hey-lah, Shey-lah, Hey-lah, Shey-lah, Hey-lah, Ho.
Shilla-willa, Shilla-willa, Shilla-willa, Shilla-willa,
Oompah, Oompah
16. B.P. Feeling
I’ve got that B.P. feeling up in my head, up in my head, up in my head,
I’ve got that B.P. feeling up in my head, up in my head to stay
I’ve got that B.P. feeling down in my feet, down in my feet, down in my feet,
I’ve got that B.P. feeling down in my feet, down in my feet to stay
I’ve got that B.P. feeling deep in my heart, deep in my heart, deep in my heart,
I’ve got that B.P. feeling deep in my heart, deep in my heart to stay
I’ve got that B.P. feeling all over me, all over me, all over me,
I’ve got that B.P. feeling all over me, all over me to stay
I’ve got that B.P. feeling up in my head, down in my feet, deep in my heart,
I’ve got that B.P. feeling all over me, all over me to stay
17. Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes,
Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes
and eyes and ears and mouth and nose
Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes,
18. I’m a Fiery Dragon (Tune : I'm a Little Teapot)
I’m a fiery dragon, big and green
People think I’m horrible, nasty and mean
When they try to get me, then I’ll fight
Breathing fire with all my might
19. I’m a Joey Scout (Tune : I'm a Little Teapot)
I’m a Joey Scout, meek and mild
When I get excited I go wild
Show me things of interest, then you’ll see
Just how clever I can be.
20. I Don’t Know
I don’t know but I been told (Echo)
Joey Scouts are brave and bold (Echo)
Sound Off (Echo) 1,2 (Echo)
1,2,3,4 1,2 ..3,4 (All Together)
I don’t know but I’ve been told (Echo)
Joey Scouts are brave and bold (Echo)
Full of Spunk and Full of Dare (Echo)
They follow their Leaders anywhere (Echo)
Sound Off (Echo) 1,2 (Echo)
1,2,3,4 1,2 ..3,4 (All Together)
I Don’t know but I hear (Echo)
Joey Scouts care and share (Echo)
No need to fight No need to push (Echo)
Look after their friends in town and bush (Echo)
Sound Off (Echo) 1,2 (Echo)
1,2,3,4 1,2 ..3,4 (All Together)
I don’t know but I find (Echo)
Joey Scouts are always kind (Echo)
Come and put us to the test (Echo)
We will always do our best (Echo)
Sound Off (Echo) 1,2 (Echo)
1,2,3,4 1,2 ..3,4 (All Together)
I don’t know but I see (Echo)
Joey Scouts are Ok by me (Echo)
Help each other every day (Echo)
We’re doing it the Joey Scout way (Echo)
Sound Off (Echo) 1,2 (Echo)
1,2,3,4 1,2 ..3,4 (All Together)
21. Kookaburra Sits
Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree
Merry, merry, king of the bush is he
Laugh, kookaburra, laugh, kookaburra,
How gay your life must be
Kookaburra sits on an electric wire
Jumping up and down with his pants on fire
Ouch, kookaburra, Ouch, kookaburra,
How hot your bum must be
Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree
Eating all the gumdrops he can see
Stop, kookaburra, stop, kookaburra,
Leave some there for me
Kookaburra loves his snakes and lizards
Best of all he loves their gizzards
Yuk, kookaburra, yuk, kookaburra,
How tough your tummy must be
Kookaburra sits on our Scout Den
Watching Joey Scouts now and then
Hi, kookaburra, hi, kookaburra,
Won’t you laugh for us?
22. I Am Australian
I come from the dreamtime
From the dusty red soil plains
I am the ancient heart
The keeper of the flame
I stood upon the rocky shores
I watched the tall ships come
For forty thousand years I’ve been
The first Australian
I’m the daughter of a digger
Who sought the mother lode
The girl became a woman
On the long and dusty road
I’m a child of the depression
I saw the good times come
I’m a bushie, I’m a battler
I am Australian
We are one, but we are many
And from all the lands on earth we come
We’ll share a dream and sing with one voice
I am, you are, we are Australian
I’m a teller of stories
I’m a singer of songs
I am Albert Namatjira
And I paint the ghostly gums
I’m Clancy on his horse
I’m Ned Kelly on the run
I’m the one who danced Matilda
I an Australian
We are one, but we are many
And from all the lands on earth we come
We’ll share a dream and sing with one voice
I am, you are, we are Australian
We are one, but we are many
And from all the lands on earth we come
We’ll share a dream and sing with one voice
I am, you are, we are Australian
I am, you are, we are Australian
23. Australian National Anthem
Australians all let us rejoice
For we are one and free
We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil
Ou home is girt by sea
Our land abounds in nature’s gifts
Of beauty rich and rare
In history’s page, let every stage
Advance Australia fair
In joyful strains then let is sing
Advance Australia fair
Beneath our radiant Southern Cross
We’ll toil with hearts and hands
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands
For those who’ve come across the seas
We’ve boundless plains to share
With courage let us all combine
To Advance Australia fair
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia fair
24. Edelweiss
Edelweiss, edelweiss,
Ev’ry morning you greet me
Small and white
Clean and bright
You look happy to meet me
Blossom of snow
may you bloom and grow
Bloom and grow forever
Edelweiss, edelweiss,
Bless my homeland forever
25. Day is Done
Day is done, gone the sun,
From the lake, from the hills, from the sky;
All is well, safely rest, God is nigh
Fading light, dims the sight,
And a star gems the sky, gleaming bright.
From afar, drawing nigh, falls the night.
26. Vespers (song: Oh Christmas Tree)
Softly falls the light of day
As our campfire fades away
Silently each joey shall ask
Have I done my daily tasks
Have I kept my honour bright
Shall I guiltless sleep tonight
Have I done and have I dared
Everything to be prepared
27. Close & thank you
Claps
Crocodile – chomp chomp chomp arms like a croc mouth
Jet – hand fast past to CLAP other hand (twice) (sonic boom)
Round – hands clap in a circle
Fairy – tiny one finger taps
Model T – oooga, oooga, oooga (like the horn)
Mother Cheer: Mother, Mother, She's the one. If Mother can't do it, it can't be done.
Motorboat: Flutter your hand in front of you while your tongue flutters.
Flintstone: Shake hands over the head and say, "Yabba-dabba-doo".
Bells: Lean one way "DING" other way "DONG" three times.
Caught Fish: Hold out left hand, palm up, and make flopping, gasping motions with the right hand on the palm of the left hand.
Big Thumb: Both thumbs up yell out "GREAT JOB!!"
Almost: hands far apart, bring together fast but don’t meet
Rocket: Crouch, hands together, leap up whoosh!
Watermelon: Hands out, chomp one way, spit pips other
Santa Claus: hands on belly yell, "HO, HO, HO".
Seal of approval – three barks like a seal
Tiny violin – play a tiny violin
Big Hand: Fist, blow into thumb, each puff a finger pops. On 4th breath hand floats up
Pole Vault: Stand 2 fingers on other arm like legs. Run down arm to wrist then leap into air, as the hand comes down, CLAP!
Pinky: Clap little fingers together.
28. I Saw a Bear
The other day, I met a bear,
A great big bear, Just over there (point).
He looked at me, I looked at him,
He sized up me, I sized up him.
He said to me, Why don't you run?
I see you don't, Have any gun.
And so I ran, Away from there,
And right behind, Me was that bear.
Ahead of me, I saw a tree,
A great big tree, Oh, golly gee.
The lowest branch, Was ten feet up,
I had to jump, And trust my luck.
And so I jumped, Into the air,
But I missed that branch, On the way 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,
Until I meet that bear once more.
This is the end, the end, the end
This is the end, the end, the end
This is the end, the end, the end
This is the end, the end, the end!
29. It’s a long way to get a milo
(Tune Tipperary)
It’s a long way to get a milo
It’s a long way to go
It’s a long way to get a milo
It’s the sweetest drink I know
Goodby bitter coffee, farewell watery tea
It’s a long way to get a milo
It’s a milo for me.
30. Duke of York
The grand old Duke of York
He had ten thousand men
He marched them up to the top of the hill
And he marched them down again
And when they were up, they were up
And when they were down, they were down
And when they were only half-way up
They were neither up nor down
31. Itsy bitsy spider
The itsy bitsy spider crawled up the water spout.
Down came the rain, and washed poor itsy out.
Out came the sun, and dried up all the rain,
and the itsy bitsy spider went up the spout again.
32. My Bonnie
(Active Song – Stand / Sit every B word)
My Bonnie lies over the ocean,
My Bonnie lies over the sea,
My Bonnie lies over the ocean,
O bring back my Bonnie to me.
Chorus:
Bring back, bring back,
O bring back my Bonnie to me, to me:
Bring back, bring back,
O bring back my Bonnie to me.
Last night as I lay on my pillow
Last night as I lay on my bed
I stuck my feet out the window
In the morning my neighbours were dead
Chorus