Scout songs
About a dozen songs to come.
Cub Scout Advancement Song
(Tune: Farmer in the Dell)
Cub Scouting we will go,
Cub Scouting we will go,
Hi, ho, the daireo,
Cub Scouting we will go.
(follow the same pattern)
- The Bobcat makes a Wolf…
- The Wolf Cub makes a Bear…
- Then next is We-be-los…
- The Webelos makes a Scout…
- A-Scouting we will go…
Cub Scout Spirit
I’ve got that Cub Scout spirit
Up in my head,
Up in my head,
Up in my head.
I’ve go that Cub Scout spirit
Up in my head,
Up in my head to stay.
2nd verse: Deep in my heart (etc.)
3rd verse: Down in my feet (etc.)
4th verse: All over me (etc.)
5th verse:
I’ve got that Cub Scout Spirit
Up in my head
Deep in my heart
Down in my feet
I’ve got that Cub Scout Spirit
All over me,
All over me to stay.
Cub Scout Pack
(Tune: "You’re a Grand Old Flag")
We’re a Cub Scout pack,
We’re a high-flying pack;
Down the trail of Akela we go,
From Wolf to Bear
To We-be-los,
As into good Cub Scouts we grow.
Every Cub is true to the gold and the blue,
And he never forgets the fact
That all the fun a boy could want
He can find in a Cub Scout pack.
On My Honor
(Traditional Version)
A great Wood Badge song for closing campfires and other ceremonies. Usually sung through twice.
On my honor, I'll do my best.
To do my duty to God.
On my honor, I'll do my best.
To serve my country as I may.
On my honor, I'll do my best.
To do a good turn each day.
To keep my body strengthened,
And to keep my mind awakened.
To follow paths of right-eous-ness,
On my honor, I'll do my best
Philmont Hymn
Silver on the sage,
Starlit skies above,
Aspen covered hills,
Country that I love.
Philmont here's to thee,
Scouting Paradise,
Out in God's country, tonight
Wind in whispering pines,
Eagles soaring high,
Purple mountains rise,
Against an azure sky.
Philmont here's to thee,
Scouting Paradise,
Out in God's country tonight
Scout Leader Spirit
(Tune: Scouting Spirit)
I’ve got the Boy Scout tents in my living room,
My living room, my living room.
I’ve got the Boy Scout tents in my living room,
My living room to stay.
I’ve got the Cub Scout flags in the back of my car,
Back of my car, back of my car.
I’ve got the Cub Scout flags in the back of my car,
Back of my car to stay.
I’ve got the Scouting stuff all over the house,
All over the house, all over the house.
I’ve got the Scouting stuff all over the house,
All over the house to stay.
I’ve got the Scouting spirit surrounding me,
Surrounding me, surrounding me.
I’ve got the Scouting spirit surrounding me,
Surrounding me to stay.
Scout Vespers
(Tune: Tannenbaum)
Softly falls the light of day,
As our campfire fades away,
Silently each scout should ask,
Have I done my daily task.
Have I kept my honor bright?
Can I guiltless sleep tonight?
Have I done and have I dared
Everything to be prepared?
Cub Scout Vespers
Softly falls the light of day
As our campfire fades away,
Silently each Cub should ask
Have I done my daily task?
For my country done my best
Prayed to God before I rest.
Helped a friend along the way?
Have I done my best today?
Taps
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.
Thanks and praise, for our days,
'Neath the sun, 'neath the stars, neath the sky;
As we go, this we know, God is nigh.
Sun has set, shadows come,
Time has fled, Scouts must go to their beds
Always true to the promise that they made.
While the light fades from sight,
And the stars gleaming rays softly send,
To thy hands we our souls, Lord, commend.
Trail the Eagle
(Tune: "On Wisconsin")
Trail the Eagle,
Trail the Eagle,
Climbing all the time.
First the Star and then the Life,
Will on your bosom shine.
KEEP CLIMBING!
Blaze the trail and we will follow,
Hark the Eagles' call;
On, brothers, on until we're Eagles all.
You Can Tell a Scout From Texas
(Tune: The Yellow Rose of Texas)
You can tell a Scout from Texas,
You can tell him by his talk,
You can tell a Scout from Texas,
You can tell him by his walk,
You can tell a Scout from Texas,
By his appetite and such,
You can tell a Scout from Texas,
But you sure can’t tell him much!
Webelos Graduation Song
(Tune: "Red River Valley")
From Cub Scouting we soon will be leaving;
Do not hasten to bid us adieu
But remember us Webelos Cub Scouts,
And the boys who have played long with you.
Chorus:
From Cub Scouting they say you are going;
We will miss your bright eyes and your smile,
For they say you are taking the sunshine
That has brightened our pathway awhile.
We have talked, we have sung, we have shouted;
We have walked, we have swum, we have run,
Done our best, with goodwill, done our duty,
And we never missed the chance for some fun.
(Chorus)
Now we’ve grown, over time, into Boy Scouts;
Big adventures and excitement lie ahead.
May we always remember the good times
And the friends in this pack we have made.
(Chorus)