# activities

name: My Hat It Has Three Corners
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1180
skills_developed: memory, coordination
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: action song, memory, progressive, girl guides
tags: ["camp song", "traditional", "memory game", "guides"]
language: en
normalized_name: my hat it has three corners
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part74
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A classic action song where words are progressively replaced by their corresponding gestures. Each repetition drops one more word until all key words are replaced by silent actions only.

rules:
Actions: My — hand on chest; Hat — point to head; Three — 3 fingers; Corners — point to elbow. 1st time: sing all words and do all actions; 2nd time: don't say 'my', only do the action; 3rd time: only action for 'hat'; 4th time: only action for 'Three'; 5th time: only action for 'corners'.

source_excerpt:
The 1st time you sing the song, do all actions and words;
the 2nd time, don't say 'my' only do the action; the 3rd time, only action
for 'hat'


name: Running Bear
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1181
skills_developed: coordination, narrative engagement
difficulty_level: mediu
keywords: action song, narrative, campfire, girl guides
tags: ["camp song", "story song", "guides"]
language: en
normalized_name: running bear
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part74
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A narrative action song telling the story of Running Bear and Little White Dove, two young Native Americans from warring tribes who are in love. Each key phrase in the song has a corresponding body gesture.

rules:
Perform actions for each phrase: Oh — hands in 'O' over head; Running — hands pound on knees; Bear — make bear claws with hands; Loves — hug yourself; Little White Dove — make bird with hands; Big as the sky — raise arms overhead and open in arc to sides; Never dies — shake head and finger; River — water motions with hands; Indian Brave — 2 fingers as feathers behind head; Lovely Maid — hand sliding down hair; Sight to see — point to eyes; Tribes fought together — hit hands alternating; Dove into the water — hands together like diving; Swam — swimming motion; Eyes met — point to eyes; Lips touched — fingers to lips; Swirling water pulled them down — make circles like whirlpool; Always be together — hug yourself; Happy hunting ground — raise arms over head.

source_excerpt:
On the banks of the river, stood Running Bear, young
Indian brave.
On the other side of the river stood a lovely Indian
maid.


name: With My Hand On Myself
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1182
source_excerpt: With my hand on myself, vat is das here? (touch top of head) Das is mine topnotcher, ya mama dear.
skills_developed: memory, coordination, body awareness
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: action song, body parts, cumulative song, campfire
tags: ["camp song", "cumulative", "silly", "guides"]
language: en
normalized_name: with my hand on myself
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part74
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A cumulative body-parts action song sung in a mock German accent. Participants touch different body parts while singing their funny names, and each verse adds a new body part while repeating all previous ones.

rules:
Touch the indicated body part while singing its funny name. Verses accumulate: topnotcher (top of head), sweat brower (forehead), then eye winker, horn blower, soup strainer, lunch eater, chin chowser, rubbernecker, chest protector, breadbasket, foot stomper. Each verse repeats all previous body parts in order.

variations:
A second version by Pat Dryburgh uses different body part names: tinkerboxer (head), sight seer (eyes), horn blower (nose), loudspeaker (mouth — yelled for added effect), rubbernecker (neck), gas chamber (stomach), ball kicker (foot).


name: Little Fishie Dance (Or: the Mermaid Mambo!)
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1183
skills_developed: creativity, movement, coordination
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: action song, mermaid, sea creatures, movement, dance
tags: ["camp song", "movement", "guides"]
language: en
normalized_name: little fishie dance (or: the mermaid mambo!)
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part74
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A movement song about a mermaid swimming with sea creatures and dancing. Each verse introduces a new sea creature with different movement actions — swimming, crab-crawling, diving, galloping like seahorses, and finally running from sharks.

rules:
Perform the movements for each creature: mermaid — mime brushing hair and wiggle bum; fishies — wiggle left, right, and in circles; crabs — get down on hands and knees and crab-crawl left, right, in circles; dolphins — diving motions with hands, dive left, right, circles; seahorses — galloping left, right, circles. At the sharks, everyone runs away.

source_excerpt:
The mermaid went a-swommin'
A-swimmin' with a whale
She combed her pretty mer-hair
(mime brushing hair)
She swished her swishy tail


name: Peter's Fountain
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1184
skills_developed: counting, coordination
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: action song, counting, cuckoo, campfire, guides
tags: ["camp song", "counting song", "guides"]
language: en
normalized_name: peter's fountain
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part74
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A counting action song sung to the tune of 'An Old Austrian'. The song builds up each verse by adding more 'cuckoo' calls in the chorus, with actions involving slapping knees, clapping, and snapping fingers.

rules:
Actions similar to 'An Old Austrian': slap knees, clap hands, then snap fingers. With each chorus, snap fingers the number of times required for that verse (one for verse one, two for verse two, etc.). Verses count cuckoos from one up to six, then a dozen, then none, then fifty.

source_excerpt:
Let's go back to Peter's fountain
Where we've had so much fun
We will look for those cuckoos
And this time there's one:


name: Goosey Goosey
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1186
skills_developed: listening, coordination
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: action song, circle game, goose, girl guides
tags: ["camp song", "circle game", "guides"]
language: en
normalized_name: goosey goosey
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part74
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A circle action song where participants alternate between being 'geese' and 'owners'. Geese bob up when 'goose' is sung, while owners bob down, and they swap roles with each line of the song.

rules:
Go around the circle with each Guide alternately becoming a goose or an owner. Geese start bobbed down. Every time 'goose' is sung, geese bob up and owners bob down. For the next line, swap heights again, etc.

source_excerpt:
go round circle, each Guide becomes a
goose or owner alternately. Geese start off bobbed down. Every time 'goose'
is sung, geese bob up


name: Goosey Goosey
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: action song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1186
source_excerpt: Why doesn't my goose, Sing as loud as thy goose When I paid for my goose Twice as much as thou!
skills_developed: coordination, listening
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: goose, action song, circle
tags: ["action song", "camp", "guiding"]
language: en
normalized_name: goosey goosey
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part75
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
An action song where participants stand in a circle, alternating as geese or owners. When the word 'goose' is sung, geese bob up and owners bob down, then they swap heights for the next line.

rules:
Go round the circle; each Guide becomes a goose or owner alternately. Geese start off bobbed down. Every time 'goose' is sung, geese bob up and owners bob down. For the next line, swap heights again.


name: Muffin Man
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1187
skills_developed: social interaction, confidence
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: action song, circle dance, muffin man, girl guides
tags: ["camp song", "circle dance", "guides"]
language: en
normalized_name: muffin man
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part74
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A circle dancing song where one person starts dancing while others clap. At the end of each verse, the dancer recruits another participant to join, until the whole group is up dancing.

rules:
Girls sit in a circle. One person starts dancing while others clap. At the end of the first verse, the dancer stands behind one particular person. At the end of the second verse, that person gets up and both go around dancing. Repeat the song over and over until the whole group is up dancing.

source_excerpt:
Girls sit in a circle. One person starts
off dancing, while others clap. At the end of the first verse, she remains
behind one particular person, dancing on the spot.


name: Muffin Man
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: action song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1187
skills_developed: coordination, social
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: muffin man, circle game, action song
tags: ["action song", "camp", "guiding"]
language: en
normalized_name: muffin man
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part75
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A circle action song where girls sit in a circle. One person starts dancing while others clap. At the end of each verse, the dancer picks up the person they were standing behind, and both dance. Song repeats until the whole group is up dancing.

rules:
Girls sit in a circle. One person starts off dancing, while others clap. At the end of the first verse, she remains behind one particular person, dancing on the spot. At the end of the second verse, the girl the dancer was standing behind gets up and they both go around dancing. Repeat until whole group is dancing.

source_excerpt:
Have you seen the muffin man, The muffin man, the muffin man? Have you seen the muffin man, Who lives down Drury Lane?


name: Eensey Weensey Spider
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1188
source_excerpt: The eensey weensey spider went up the waterspout Down came the rain and washed the spider out
skills_developed: coordination, fine motor skills
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: action song, spider, children, classic
tags: ["camp song", "classic", "children", "guides"]
language: en
normalized_name: eensey weensey spider
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part74
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A classic children's action song about a spider climbing a waterspout, being washed out by rain, and climbing back up after the sun dries the rain. Each line has specific hand gestures.

rules:
1st line (spider walking): touch tips of right thumb and left pinkie together, then swivel hands to touch tips of left thumb and right pinkie together, repeat. 2nd line (rain): arms start up high, sweep them down and away with fingers twinkling. 3rd line (sun): hands spread on each side of face. 4th line: repeat actions of first line.


name: Eensey Weensey Spider
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: action song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1188
source_excerpt: The eensey weensey spider went up the waterspout Down came the rain and washed the spider out
skills_developed: fine motor skills, coordination
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: spider, classic, action song
tags: ["action song", "camp", "traditional"]
language: en
normalized_name: eensey weensey spider
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part75
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A classic action song with specific hand motions for each line: the spider crawling up the spout (finger touch pattern), rain sweeping down, the sun shining, and the spider going back up again.

rules:
1st line: touch tips of right thumb and left pinkie together, then swivel hands to touch tips of left thumb and right pinkie, repeat for whole line. 2nd line: arms starting high, sweep them down with fingers twinkling. 3rd line: hands spread on each side of face. 4th line: repeat actions of first line.


name: Big Buffalo
variations: Repeat using Tiny and Humungous buffalo, altering actions and voice appropriately.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: action song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1189
skills_developed: coordination, memory
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: buffalo, action song, camp
tags: ["action song", "camp", "guiding"]
language: en
normalized_name: big buffalo
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part75
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
An action song about big buffalo coming from the mountains, with specific gestures for each key word. Can be repeated with 'Tiny' and 'Humungous' buffalo, altering actions and voice accordingly.

rules:
Big: arms out to each side as if measuring something large. Buffalo: two fingers up at either side of head, imitating horns. Come from: both hands pointing back over one shoulder. Mountain: arms in a point over head. Far, far away: hold forearms up to shoulders, then rotate down to point right in front of you, repeat twice. Repeat using Tiny and Humungous buffalo.

source_excerpt:
Big buffalo come from mountain far, far away Big buffalo come from mountain far, far away Far, far away, hee hee hee!


name: Alive Alert Awake
variations: Second verse: 'I am dead to the world and very sleepy'.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: action song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1192
skills_developed: coordination, energy, rhythm
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: alive, alert, energizer, action song
tags: ["action song", "energizer", "camp", "guiding"]
language: en
normalized_name: alive alert awake
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part75
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
An energetic action song sung to the tune of 'If You're Happy and You Know It', with specific hand/body actions for each syllable of 'alive, alert, awake, enthusiastic'. Repeated getting faster. Has a second sleepy verse.

rules:
Alive: hands on your head. Alert: hands on shoulders. Awake: cross arms over chest. Enthu-: hands on thighs. -si-: clap. -astic: snap with both hands. Repeat the song getting faster each time.

source_excerpt:
I'm alive, alert, awake, enthusiastic I'm alive, alert, awake, enthusiastic I'm alive, alert, awake, I'm awake, alert, alive, I'm alive, alert, awake, enthusiastic!


name: Alouette
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: call and response song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1193
source_excerpt: Alouette, Gentille Alouette Alouette, Je te plumerai
skills_developed: language, memory, coordination
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: alouette, French, traditional, call and response
tags: ["action song", "camp", "traditional", "French"]
language: en
normalized_name: alouette
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part75
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A classic French-Canadian call-and-response song where a leader sings about plucking a lark's body parts, and participants repeat. Each verse adds a new body part (head, eyes, nose, ears, mouth, neck, hands, arms, back, legs, feet, toes). For each body part, participants touch it while singing.

rules:
Leader sings each line, all repeat. For each body part called, touch it while singing the appropriate line in the song. Verses add cumulative body parts.


name: At A Time Like This
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: cumulative action song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1194
source_excerpt: At a time like this At a time like this At a time like this Oh I need someone to help me
skills_developed: memory, coordination, rhythm
difficulty_level: mediu
keywords: cumulative, action song, camp
tags: ["action song", "camp", "cumulative"]
language: en
normalized_name: at a time like this
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part75
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A cumulative action song that builds up actions verse by verse: clap, oogah oogah, tap tap, nannu nannu, ping ping, whoosh whoosh, whoa whoa, and finally TA DA. By the last verse all eight actions are performed together.

rules:
First verse: clap twice after each 'At a time like this'. Each subsequent verse adds a new action: oogah oogah (fists clenched at elbow level, pulling back), tap tap (clapping hands in 'gimme five' fashion), nannu nannu (arms out Egyptian style), ping ping (patting head with one hand), whoosh whoosh (flipping hand over head), whoa whoa (twirling imaginary lasso), TA DA (arms outstretched).


name: The Milk Song
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: action song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1198
skills_developed: coordination, humor
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: milk, cow, action song, partners
tags: ["action song", "camp", "partner activity"]
language: en
normalized_name: the milk song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part75
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A fun song about preferring milk over pop or tea. Includes a 'moo moo' section where participants lace fingers together with thumbs dangling like cow udders, and partners pull on each other's thumbs as if milking a cow. Also spells out M-I-L-K with long and short versions of each letter.

rules:
During the 'Moo, moo...' section: lace fingers together leaving thumbs hanging out, turn hands upside down so thumbs dangle like udders. First 'moo, moo...': have a friend pull on your thumbs like milking a cow. Second 'moo, moo...': do this to your friend.

source_excerpt:
Don't give me no pop, no pop Don't give me no tea, no tea Just give me that milk, Moo, moo, moo, moo, moo


name: Little Tommy Tinker
rules: Shout the fourth line loudly while jumping up and down for each 'Mom!'
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1199
source_excerpt: Little Tommy Tinker Sat upon a clinker He began to cry: "Mom! Mom!" Poor little innocent guy.
skills_developed: humor, energy
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: tommy tinker, campfire song, short
tags: ["campfire song", "camp", "short", "traditional"]
language: en
normalized_name: little tommy tinker
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part75
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short campfire song about Little Tommy Tinker who sat on a hot clinker and cried for his mom. The fourth line is shouted loudly while jumping up and down. A Southwest USA variant uses a yucca instead of a clinker.

variations:
Southwest USA version: 'Little Tommy Tucker sat on a Yucca... Ma! Ma! (Each singer stands up on each "Ma!") Poor little "stuck up" guy!'


name: Boogie Woogie Washer Woman
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: action song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1200
source_excerpt: Way down the road where nobody goes, There's a boogie-woogie washer woman washing her clothes,
skills_developed: coordination, movement, humor
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: washer woman, boogie, action song
tags: ["action song", "camp", "movement"]
language: en
normalized_name: boogie woogie washer woman
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part75
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
An action song about a washer woman washing clothes with specific actions for each lyric: shading eyes to look down the road, shaking finger 'no', doing the boogie, and scrubbing clothes on alternating knees while stepping forward, then doing the boogie stepping backward.

rules:
Way down the road: shade hand over eyes, look into distance. Where nobody goes: shake finger 'no'. There's a boogie-woogie washer woman washing her clothes: do the boogie. Scrub, scrub, here: scrub invisible clothing on one knee. Scrub, scrub, there: scrub on other knee. She goes: scrub, scrub: scrub on one knee then the other, taking one step forward each time. A-boogie, a-woogie: do the boogie, taking two steps backward. She goes: scrub, scrub, a-boogie, a-woogie: repeat. Last line: boogie, turning around in a circle.


name: Singing Song
variations: Many verse options: skipping, dancing, swimming, hopping, swinging.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: action song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1203
skills_developed: movement, creativity
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: singing, walking, campfire, action song
tags: ["action song", "campfire", "movement"]
language: en
normalized_name: singing song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part75
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A simple action song where participants walk around a campfire and perform the action described in each verse (singing, walking, skipping, dancing, swimming, hopping, swinging, etc.). For each verse, do the appropriate action while slowly walking around the campfire.

rules:
For each verse, do an appropriate action as everyone slowly walks around the campfire. Verse ideas: singing, walking, skipping, dancing, swimming, hopping, swinging, etc.

source_excerpt:
I'm singing, I'm singing, I'm just singing along. I'm just singing my singing song, I'm just singing along.


name: Singing Song
variations: Other verse ideas: skipping, dancing, swimming, hopping, swinging, etc.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1203
skills_developed: creativity, coordination
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: campfire song, action song, simple song
tags: ["campfire", "simple", "action"]
language: en
normalized_name: singing song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part76
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A simple action song where participants sing about whatever activity they are currently doing (singing, walking, skipping, dancing, etc.). For each verse, the group does the appropriate action while walking around the campfire.

rules:
Substitute the activity word in each verse (walking, skipping, dancing, swimming, hopping, swinging, etc.) and perform the corresponding action as everyone slowly walks around the campfire.

source_excerpt:
I'm singing, I'm singing, I'm just singing along. I'm just singing my singing song, I'm just singing along.


name: Sons of the Sea
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: cumulative action song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1204
source_excerpt: Sons of the sea, bobbin' up and down like this. Over the ocean, bobbin' up and down like this.
skills_developed: memory, coordination, rhythm
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: sea, sailors, cumulative, action song
tags: ["action song", "camp", "cumulative", "nautical"]
language: en
normalized_name: sons of the sea
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part75
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A cumulative action song about being sailors at sea. Each verse adds a new nautical action (bobbing up and down, hitching up pants, climbing ropes, swabbing the deck, hoisting sails, closing portholes, hailing the captain). Two versions provided with slightly different lyrics.

rules:
Use an appropriate action to go with the action described in each verse. Each new verse adds the previous verse's actions, building cumulatively. Actions include: bobbing up and down, hitching up pants, climbing ropes, swabbing the deck, hoisting sails, closing portholes, hailing the captain.

variations:
Version One: 'Sons of the sea...' Version Two: 'Men of the ocean...' Other verses: swabbing the deck, hoisting up the sails, closing up the portholes, hailing the captain.


name: Sons of the Sea
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1204
source_excerpt: Sons of the sea, bobbin' up and down like this. Over the ocean, bobbin' up and down like this.
skills_developed: memory, coordination, group participation
difficulty_level: mediu
keywords: cumulative song, sailing, action song, camp
tags: ["campfire", "cumulative", "action song", "sailor"]
language: en
normalized_name: sons of the sea
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part76
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A cumulative action song about sailors at sea. Two versions are provided: 'Sons of the Sea' and 'Men of the Ocean'. Each verse adds a new sailor action (bobbing, hitching up pants, climbing ropes, swabbing deck, hoisting sails, closing portholes, hailing the captain) with all previous actions accumulated.

rules:
Sing the verse, adding a new action each round. All previous actions are performed cumulatively. Each new action is added at the beginning of the sequence so the final verse has all actions performed together.

variations:
Version One: 'Sons of the sea, bobbin' up and down like this.' Version Two: 'Men of the ocean, bobbin' up and down like.' Additional verses include: swabbing the deck, hoisting up the sails, closing up the portholes, hailing the captain.


name: Mmmm-Bleep Song
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1201
skills_developed: coordination, memory, group singing
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, action song, campfire, harmony
tags: ["campfire", "action song", "scouting"]
language: en
normalized_name: mmmm-bleep song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part76
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp action song sung to the tune of 'We're From Camp Woolsey'. Participants perform actions in brackets while singing verses about being from 'moon crater'. Once everyone knows it, the group can split into two parts: one singing the verse and the other singing the 'mmm-bleeps'.

rules:
Sing the verses with corresponding actions. Split into two groups once learned — one sings the verse, the other the 'mmm-bleep' harmonies. Waltz around campfire, dramatically swinging arms up, during the 'mmm-bleep' section.

source_excerpt:
Once everyone knows the song you can split into two groups, one singing the verse, the other singing the "mmm-bleeps".


name: Pirate Ship
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1202
skills_developed: memory, coordination, counting
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: pirate, counting song, action song, camp
tags: ["camp song", "cumulative song", "actions"]
language: en
normalized_name: pirate ship
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part76
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A cumulative action song where participants count from one to ten, each number paired with a rhyming action. The verse is repeated for each number with additional actions added, while a chorus about sailing on a pirate ship is sung with movements like stomping and sailing motions.

rules:
Sing the verse for each number (one through ten), doing the corresponding action. The pirate ship chorus is repeated each time with directional stomping (north/south/east/west) and other actions.

variations:
Verses for numbers three through ten: scraped my knee, shut the door, did the jive, picked up sticks, went to heaven, closed the gate, stood in line, did it again.

source_excerpt:
When I was one (hold up one finger) I sucked my thumb (suck your thumb) The day I went to sea, (make waves with a hand) I climbed aboard a pirate ship


name: Who Stole My Chickens and My Eggs
variations: Also known as 'Who Stole My Chickens And My Hens?'
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: clapping games
content_type: joc
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1205
skills_developed: coordination, rhythm, partner cooperation
difficulty_level: mediu
keywords: clapping game, partner game, singing game
tags: ["clapping", "partner", "singing game"]
language: en
normalized_name: who stole my chickens and my eggs
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part76
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A clapping game song with three rounds, each with different actions. First round involves stomping; second involves a partner chicken-feeding mime; third involves a partner clapping pattern throughout.

rules:
Round 1: Cross arms, look grumpy, stomp foot twice at end of every line. Round 2: With a partner, make 'beak' with right hand and 'bowl' with left, feed beak in partner's bowl, then switch hands. Round 3: Partner clapping game — cross-clap, clap with partner, clap own hands, repeat.

source_excerpt:
Who stole my chickens and my eggs? Who stole my chickens and my eggs? Who stole my chickens? Who stole my eggs? Who stole my chickens and my eggs?


name: Elephant Song
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1206
skills_developed: memory, coordination, concentration
difficulty_level: mediu
keywords: action song, elephant, memory game, camp
tags: ["campfire", "action song", "memory"]
language: en
normalized_name: elephant song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part76
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
An action song about an elephant cycling in the attic. Each repetition, participants stop singing one line but continue to perform its action, so that by the end of the song only actions remain and no singing.

rules:
Repeat the song multiple times. Each time, drop singing one more line but continue doing the action for that line. By the end, everyone is doing only actions with no singing.

source_excerpt:
Repeat the song a number of times, each time, you stop singing one line of the song, but continue to do the action for that line. By the end of the song all you're doing is actions, no singing.


name: Mamma Don't Allow
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1207
skills_developed: coordination, memory, group energy
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, action song, silly song, campfire
tags: ["campfire", "action song", "energizer"]
language: en
normalized_name: mamma don't allow
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part76
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
An action song with multiple verses, each about a different action Mamma doesn't allow. Participants perform each action (clapping, knee slapping, foot stomping, bum bouncing, hog calling) during the verses. The final verses combine all actions, then silence the song entirely.

rules:
Each verse introduces a new action that Mamma doesn't allow. Performers defiantly do the action anyway. The 'noise making' verse combines all previous actions. The final 'song stopping' verse ends in silence mid-song.

source_excerpt:
Mamma don't allow no hand clapping 'round here (Clap, clap, clap) Mamma don't allow no hand clapping 'round here (Clap, clap, clap) We don't care what mamma don't allow, We're gonna clap our hands any old how


name: Dollar Dollar
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: singing games
content_type: joc
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1208
materials_category: props
materials_list: coin (dollar coin or quarter)
skills_developed: deduction, bluffing, observation
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: circle game, singing game, guessing game, coin
tags: ["circle game", "guessing", "singing game"]
language: en
normalized_name: dollar dollar
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part76
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A singing game where one person stands in the middle of a circle while others secretly pass a coin around. After singing, the person in the middle gets two chances to guess who holds the coin.

rules:
Everyone stands in a circle, left palms up and curled slightly. One person has a dollar coin. During the song, everyone mimes passing the coin with their right hand into their left. Whoever has the real coin actually passes it. After the verse, the guesser in the middle has two chances to identify who holds the coin. If correct, stays in the middle; if wrong, trades places with the coin holder.

source_excerpt:
Dollar, dollar how you wander From the one hand to the other Is it fair, is it fair To leave poor (name of girl in centre of circle) standing there?


name: London Bridge
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: singing games
content_type: joc
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1209
skills_developed: teamwork, physical activity, singing
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: London Bridge, singing game, tug of war, traditional
tags: ["traditional", "singing game", "physical", "circle game"]
language: en
normalized_name: london bridge
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part76
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A traditional singing game where two girls form an arch and the others walk through. When 'lady' is sung, the arch catches a girl who must pick a side. After all are caught, the two teams have a tug of war.

rules:
Two girls make an arch with their arms. The rest walk through while singing. After 'lady', arch comes down and catches a girl who picks one arch-girl's side. Repeat until all are caught, then tug of war between the two sides. A variant version has the caught player become part of a new bridge.

variations:
Version with extended lyrics including 'Build it up with sticks and stones' — the trapped player eventually becomes another bridge, resulting in multiple concurrent bridges.

source_excerpt:
Two girls stand facing each other making an arch with their arms. The rest of the girls walk through the arch while singing the song After the word "lady" is sung, the arch girls sing: Here is a candle to light you to bed Here is a chopper to chop of your head


name: Miss Suzy Had A Steamboat
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: clapping games
content_type: joc
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1210
skills_developed: coordination, rhythm, memory
difficulty_level: mediu
keywords: clapping game, schoolyard, Miss Suzy, Miss Lucy
tags: ["clapping game", "schoolyard", "partner"]
language: en
normalized_name: miss suzy had a steamboat
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part76
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A schoolyard clapping game with two main versions. Version One is a series of suggestive rhymes where each line nearly says something rude but veers away. Version Two follows a baby named Tiny Tim through comic adventures including a doctor, nurse, and a lady with an alligator purse.

rules:
Performed as a schoolyard clapping game (actions too complex to describe in text). Two versions of the lyrics are provided.

variations:
Version One: suggestive rhyming verses (Miss Suzy went to heaven / And the steamboat went to...). Version Two: Miss Suzy had a baby named Tiny Tim, who eats soap, gets sick, and is treated by a doctor, nurse, and lady with an alligator purse. Also known as 'Miss Lucy' and 'Miss Helen Had A Steamboat'.

source_excerpt:
Miss Suzy had a steamboat The steamboat had a bell (ding, ding) Miss Suzy went to heaven And the steamboat went to...


name: Bubblegum Song
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1211
source_excerpt: My mommy gave me a looney To go and see Mulrouney I did not see Mulrouney I bought some bubblegum!
skills_developed: memory, group participation
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, bubblegum, action song, silly song
tags: ["campfire", "silly song", "action"]
language: en
normalized_name: bubblegum song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part76
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song about spending money on bubblegum instead of what mother asked for. Includes a chorus where participants stretch imaginary bubblegum between their hands. A variation called 'Bazooka Bubblegum Song' follows the same structure.

rules:
Sing verses about each denomination of money (looney, quarter, dime, nickel, penny) and the item the singer was meant to buy but didn't, buying bubblegum instead. At each chorus, stretch imaginary bubblegum between your hands.

variations:
Bazooka Bubblegum Song (submitted by Karen Roope): same structure with 'Bazooka zooka bubblegum' chorus and different verses (penny/henny, nickel/pickle, dime/lime, quarter/water, dollar/collar, five/stay alive — ends with choking on bubble gum).


name: Ping Pong (Tuneless Song)
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1212
skills_developed: rhythm, listening, group coordination
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: tuneless song, round, camp song, silly
tags: ["campfire", "round", "silly song"]
language: en
normalized_name: ping pong (tuneless song)
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part76
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A monotone, deliberately tuneless song done slowly around the campfire, with emphasis on specific syllables in capital letters. When 'ping' is reached, singers raise their pitch slightly and lift themselves slightly. Can also be sung as a round.

rules:
Sing the song in monotone, with emphasis on capitalized syllables. At 'ping', sing a couple of notes higher and rise slightly off the ground/chair. As a round, stagger entries so multiple 'I like' phrases overlap at the start.

source_excerpt:
i LIKE to SING a TUNEless SONG, a TUNEless SONG is NEVer WRONG, i ALso LIKE to PLAY ping PONG. Ping PONG!!


name: Stella Ella Ola
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: clapping games
content_type: joc
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1214
skills_developed: reflexes, coordination, concentration
difficulty_level: mediu
keywords: clapping game, circle game, Stella Ella Ola, reflex
tags: ["clapping game", "circle", "reflex game"]
language: en
normalized_name: stella ella ola
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part76
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A circle clapping game where participants stand with palms up (left on top of right neighbor's palm). A slap travels around the circle; at the word 'FIVE', players try to dodge having their palm slapped. Those caught or miss-timed go to the center and form a smaller circle.

rules:
Stand in a circle, left palm on top of neighbor's right. Leader slaps left palm on right-neighbor's left palm, propagating around the circle. At 'FIVE', if the target dodges successfully, the slapper is out; if they don't dodge, they are out. Out players stand in the middle and start their own circle.

source_excerpt:
The goal is to NOT get your palm slapped at the end of the verse. When the countdown gets to "FIVE", if the girl who would get her left hand slapped by her neighbour at "FIVE" moves her hand out of the way in time, the girl doing the slapping is out.


name: Thorn Rosa
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: drama songs
content_type: joc
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: pages 1215
materials_category: optional props
materials_list: princess hat (optional), hobby horse for prince (optional), witch hat (optional)
skills_developed: drama, cooperation, storytelling
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: singing game, drama, Sleeping Beauty, circle game
tags: ["drama song", "circle game", "storytelling"]
language: en
normalized_name: thorn rosa
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part76
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
An acted-out singing game based on the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale. Three players act as princess, witch, and prince, while the rest form a circle. The song narrates the story as actors mime their parts with the circle providing atmosphere.

rules:
Non-actors form a circle with joined hands; princess is in the middle, witch and prince stand outside. Circle swings arms and acts as castle walls/hedge as described. Witch enters to cast a spell; princess lies down to sleep; prince enters and wakes the princess; they ride away together.

variations:
Thorn Ross — a gender-swapped version where the prince sleeps and a princess rescues him, submitted to avoid reinforcing gender stereotypes.

source_excerpt:
Thorn Rosa was a princess fair, a princess fair, a princess fair, Thorn Rosa was a princess fair, Long, Long Ago


name: Dutch Shoe Game
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: singing games
content_type: joc
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1216
materials_category: everyday objects
materials_list: shoe (one per participant)
skills_developed: rhythm, coordination, speed
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: circle game, shoe game, rhythm game, singing game
tags: ["circle game", "rhythm", "singing game", "props"]
language: en
normalized_name: dutch shoe game
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part76
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A circle singing game where participants pass shoes around in rhythm to the song. The game gets faster with each repetition.

rules:
Girls sit in a circle, each with a shoe in front. Take shoe in right hand and pass to the right on bolded words. On first 'do', tap shoe to the right; on 'what', tap to the left; on second 'do', pass to right-hand neighbor. Repeat getting faster each time.

source_excerpt:
Girls sit in a circle; everyone needs to have a shoe in front of them. Each girl takes their shoe in their right hand and passes it to the right in rhythm (on each of the bolded, italicized words).


name: Hey Hey Hey Jubilee Hey
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: singing games
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1217
source_excerpt: Hey, hey, hey! Jubilee hey! Hey, hey, hey! Jubilee hey! Ju-ba, ju-ba-ko, ju-ba, ju-ba-ko
skills_developed: group singing, coordination
keywords: singing game, Jubilee, camp song, World Association
tags: ["singing game", "international"]
language: en
normalized_name: hey hey hey jubilee hey
extraction_confidence: low
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part76
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A singing game with complex actions described in the source songbook ('Canciones de Nuestra Cabana'). The song features a call-and-response pattern with 'Jubilee hey' and 'ju-ba' phrases.

rules:
Actions are complex and described in the source songbook. Song features repetition of 'Hey, hey, hey! Jubilee hey!' and 'Ju-ba, ju-ba-ko' phrases.


name: Hey Hey Hey Jubilee Hey
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: action songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1217
source_excerpt: Hey, hey, hey! Jubilee hey! Hey, hey, hey! Jubilee hey! Ju-ba, ju-ba-ko, ju-ba, ju-ba-ko
keywords: action song, camp song, WAGGGS, girl guides
tags: ["silly action songs"]
language: en
normalized_name: hey hey hey jubilee hey
extraction_confidence: med
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part77
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp action song from 'Canciones de Nuestra Cabana' (World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, 1980). The song has actions that are described as too complicated to explain in text but are well described in the source songbook.

rules:
The actions for this song are well described in the source songbook 'Canciones de Nuestra Cabana'. The song repeats the phrase 'Ju-ba, ju-ba-ko' in various combinations.


name: Strut Miss Lucy
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: singing games
content_type: joc
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1218
skills_developed: creativity, coordination, mirroring
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: line dance, singing game, Strut Miss Lucy, mirroring
tags: ["line dance", "singing game", "creative movement"]
language: en
normalized_name: strut miss lucy
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part76
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A line dance singing game where two lines of girls face each other. After a partner verse with arm swinging, the lead girl from each side takes turns strutting down the line doing any action they choose, while the other copies.

rules:
Girls line up in two lines facing each other. Hold hands with partner and swing arms alternately during the verse. Head couple: girl on right struts down the line during 'Strut Miss Lucy', joining left line at end. Girl on left copies the actions during 'Here comes another one', joining the right line. Repeat with the next pair.

source_excerpt:
The girl on the right side struts down the line doing any action she wants. When she gets to the ends she joins the line on the left


name: Cheese Makes The World Go Round
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1219
skills_developed: memory, rhythm, group participation
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: cumulative song, camp song, cheese, Farmer in the Dell
tags: ["cumulative", "camp song", "clapping"]
language: en
normalized_name: cheese makes the world go round
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part76
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A cumulative circle song played similarly to 'The Farmer in the Dell', but in reverse — starting with cheese making mice go round and building up through mice, cats, dogs, boys, girls, to love making the world go round. Singers clap on every word of the last line of each verse.

rules:
Sing each verse following the cumulative pattern: cheese/mice, mice/cats, cats/dogs, dogs/boys, boys/girls, love/world. On the last line of each verse, clap on every word.

source_excerpt:
It's cheese, cheese, cheese that makes the mice go round It's cheese (cheese), cheese (cheese), cheese that makes the mice go round It's cheese that makes the mice go round (for this last line, the singers clap on every word)


name: Cheese Makes The World Go Round
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: cumulative song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1219
skills_developed: memory, rhythm
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: action song, camp song, cumulative, clapping
tags: ["silly action songs"]
language: en
normalized_name: cheese makes the world go round
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part77
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A cumulative song described as a modern, backwards, 'hip' version of 'The Farmer In The Dell'. Each verse adds a new animal or character in a chain: cheese makes mice go round, mice make cats go round, cats make dogs go round, dogs make boys go round, boys make girls go round, love makes the world go round. Singers clap on every word of the last line in each verse.

rules:
Sing each verse following the cumulative pattern. For the last line of each verse, the singers clap on every word. Verses follow this pattern: It's [item], [item], [item], [item] that make the [next item] go round. Continue with the chain: cheese-mice-cats-dogs-boys-girls-love-world.

source_excerpt:
It's cheese, cheese, cheese that makes the mice go round
It's cheese (cheese), cheese (cheese), cheese that makes the mice go round


name: A Pizza Hut
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1220
skills_developed: memory, coordination, group singing
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: action song, round, Pizza Hut, camp song, fast food
tags: ["action song", "round", "campfire", "scouting"]
language: en
normalized_name: a pizza hut
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part76
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
An action song to the tune of 'A Ram Sam Sam' about fast food restaurants. Each restaurant has a corresponding action. Can be sung as a four-part round. Includes a second verse about Burger King/Taco Bell/Red Lobster and a third verse about Girl Scouts/Brownies.

rules:
Sing verses while performing actions: Pizza Hut (make a square in air), Kentucky Fried Chicken (flap arms like chicken dance), McDonald's (make an 'M' in air). Second verse: Burger King (eating a burger motion), Taco Bell (wave a bell), Red Lobster (make claws). Third verse: Fat Girl Scout (hands outward/down to hips), Skinny Brownie (arms close, small shake), Leader (same but starts above chest). Can be sung as a four-part round.

variations:
Three different verses featuring different chains/characters: (1) Pizza Hut/KFC/McDonald's; (2) Burger King/Taco Bell/Red Lobster; (3) Girl Scout/Brownie/Leader.

source_excerpt:
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


name: A Pizza Hut
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: action song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1220
source_excerpt: A Pizza Hut, a Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken and a Pizza Hut
skills_developed: coordination, memory, rhythm
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: action song, camp song, round, girl guides
tags: ["silly action songs"]
language: en
normalized_name: a pizza hut
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part77
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
An action song sung to the tune of 'A Ram Sam Sam', featuring fast food restaurant names and corresponding actions. Can also be sung as a four-part round. Each restaurant name has an associated physical action (making a square for Pizza Hut, flapping arms for KFC, making an 'M' for McDonald's, etc.). Includes additional verses about Girl Scout-related characters.

rules:
Sing to the tune of 'A Ram Sam Sam'. Actions in italics after each verse. Can be sung as a four-part round. Actions: Pizza Hut - make a square in the air; Kentucky Fried Chicken - flap arms like the chicken dance; McDonald's - make an 'M' in the air starting in the middle; Burger King - pretend to eat a burger; Taco Bell - wave a bell; Red Lobster - make claws with fingers; Fat Girl Scout - move hands outward and down to hips; Skinny Brownie - hold arms close and do the chicken shake; Leader - same as Brownie but start above chest.

variations:
Additional verses include Burger King/Taco Bell/Red Lobster verse, and a Girl Scout/Brownie/Leader verse.


name: Strut Miss Lucy (This Way Valerie)
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: line dance song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1218
skills_developed: coordination, movement
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: action song, camp song, line dance, girl guides
tags: ["silly action songs"]
language: en
normalized_name: strut miss lucy (this way valerie)
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part77
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A line dance song sung to the tune of 'Shortnin' Bread'. Girls line up in two lines facing each other, grab hands with their partner and move arms alternately forward and back during the verse. The head couple then struts down the line doing any actions they want, with the other girl copying the first girl's actions.

rules:
The girls line up in two lines facing each other. Each girl grabs hands with their partner and moves arms alternately forward and back while singing the verse 'This way Valerie, that way Valerie'. Take a couple steps back and the head couple does the next two verses while everyone else sings and claps. The girl on the right struts down the line doing any action she wants; when she gets to the end she joins the line on the left. The girl on the left copies the actions of the first girl and when she gets to the end she joins the line on the right.

source_excerpt:
The girls line up in two lines facing each other. Each girl grabs hands with their partner and move arms alternately forward and back while singing the verse


name: Lapada
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: circle dance song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1221
skills_developed: coordination, listening, group cooperation
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: circle dance, action song, camp song, girl guides
tags: ["silly action songs"]
language: en
normalized_name: lapada
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part77
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A circle dance song from 'Songs for All Sorts' compiled by Marion Prior. Participants hold neighbours' hands in a circle and take 4 side-together steps to the left, then 4 to the right. Each verse adds a new body part on which to place hands on neighbours (head, shoulder, waist, knees, ankles, toes), following a leader's questions and group responses.

rules:
In a circle formation, everyone holds their neighbours' hands the first time through. Take 4 side-together steps to the left, then 4 to the right. Repeat for each verse with hands on the appropriate place on neighbours' bodies, according to the question and answer with the Leader. Leader asks 'Have you danced the Lapada?' then 'Have you danced with your hands on your head?' Group answers. Continue with shoulder, waist, knees, ankles, and toes.

source_excerpt:
In a circle formation, everyone holds their neighbours' hands the first time through. Take 4 side-together steps to the left, then 4 to the right.


name: A-DE-A-DE-A-DE-O
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: repeating song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1226
skills_developed: rhythm, vocal
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: repeating song, camp song, name song
tags: ["silly action songs"]
language: en
normalized_name: a-de-a-de-a-de-o
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part77
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A repeating song where a name is inserted into the lyrics. The song celebrates someone who is 'flying high' and can be sung progressively louder or stronger.

rules:
Sing the song and fill in the blank with a person's name. The song can be made 'a little louder' and 'a little stronger' as it repeats.

source_excerpt:
A-de-a-de-a-de-o
A wig wig wig wig waggly wo
Clap your hands up in the sky
Because ________ is flying high!


name: If I Were Not a Girl Guide
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: cumulative song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1227
skills_developed: memory, creativity, performance, humor
difficulty_level: mediu
keywords: cumulative song, camp song, girl guides, comedy
tags: ["silly action songs"]
language: en
normalized_name: if i were not a girl guide
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part77
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A cumulative comedic song performed by a group of 6-10 people standing in a straight line. The group sings a serious chorus in an opera-like voice, then each person steps forward and performs their verse (each representing a different profession). With each new verse, all previous performers join in simultaneously, creating a chaotic finale.

rules:
The whole group (about 6-10 people) stands in a straight line, very prim and proper. In an opera-like voice, they sing the chorus. The first girl at the end of the line (the Archer) steps in front and says her lines twice. Everyone sings the chorus again. The next person (Birdwatcher) says her line; once she's said it twice, the Archer joins in. This continues with Farmer, Hippie, Leader, Boy Scout adding in. After each verse, all previous performers join in simultaneously. The key is to make verses as silly as possible and chorus as serious as possible.

variations:
Additional verses contributed by others include: Plumber, Carpenter, Cashier, Superman, Washerwoman, Bus Conductor, Barrow boy, Vicar, Sergeant Major, Secretary, Mermaid, Teacher, Airline attendant, Typist, Laundry worker, Gym teacher, Medic, Doctor, Electrician, Fireman, Cook, Ice cream maker, Politician, Butcher, Garbage collector, Pizza maker, Clam digger, Lois Lane, Cyclist, House cleaner, Baby, Preacher, Dolly, Truck Driver, Star, Stewardess, Dishwasher, Raver.

source_excerpt:
The whole group (usually about 6-10 people) stand in a straight line, very prim and proper. In an opera-like voice, they sing the chorus.


name: Itchy Flea (Flea Fly)
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: echo song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1228
source_excerpt: (leader sings one line and everyone else sings it back) Flea. Flea fly. Flea fly mosquito.
skills_developed: rhythm, listening, coordination
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: echo song, camp song, call and response
tags: ["silly action songs"]
language: en
normalized_name: itchy flea (flea fly)
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part77
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
An echo song where the leader sings one line and everyone else sings it back. Known as 'Flea Fly' in some sources. Two versions are presented: the first is a simple echo song about a flea, fly, and mosquito; the second is sung sitting cross-legged with alternating clapping and knee-slapping to make a beat, featuring nonsense syllables.

rules:
Version 1: Leader sings one line and everyone else sings it back as an echo. Version 2: Sung sitting cross-legged. Alternate clapping once then slapping knees once to make the beat.

variations:
Version 1 (simple echo): 'Flea. Flea fly. Flea fly mosquito...' Version 2 (seated with beat): 'Flea / Flea fly / Flea fly flow / Fista / Coomberalla...'


name: Shake Your Foot
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: action song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1229
skills_developed: coordination, body awareness
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: action song, movement song, body parts
tags: ["silly action songs"]
language: en
normalized_name: shake your foot
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part77
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A simple action song where participants shake various body parts as they are named in sequence: foot, leg, hand, arm, head, body, then back to foot. As each body part is mentioned, participants shake it.

rules:
As each body part is mentioned in the song, shake it. The sequence goes: foot, leg, hand, arm, head, body, then back to foot.

source_excerpt:
Shake your foot,
Shake, shake, shake, shake your foot.
Now, shake your leg,
Shake, shake, shake, shake your leg.


name: The Bear Song
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: echo song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1230
source_excerpt: The other day I met a bear A great big bear Away out there!
skills_developed: listening, rhythm, memory
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: echo song, camp song, narrative song, bear
tags: ["silly action songs"]
language: en
normalized_name: the bear song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part77
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
An echo song sung to the same tune as 'The Littlest Worm'. The leader sings a line and everyone repeats. The song tells the story of a person who meets a great big bear in the woods, runs away, tries to climb a tree, misses the branch, but catches it on the way back down. A humorous ending reveals the bear eventually becomes a rug on the bedroom floor.

rules:
Leader sings one line and everyone else repeats. The song follows a narrative of meeting a bear, running, jumping for a tree branch, missing it, catching it on the way down, and ultimately the bear becoming a bedroom rug.


name: The German Music Song (Ach Von Der Musica)
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: cumulative action song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1231
skills_developed: coordination, memory, performance, humor
difficulty_level: mediu
keywords: action song, camp song, cumulative, boy scouts, instruments
tags: ["silly action songs"]
language: en
normalized_name: the german music song (ach von der musica)
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part77
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A cumulative action song with a call-and-response format, based on a historical German scouting/camping song. The caller leads and all respond. Each verse introduces a new musical instrument (bass fiddle, violin, piccolo, trumpet, piano) with corresponding mime actions. Also known as 'Ach Ven de Musica' and 'The German Doctor'. Multiple versions are presented.

rules:
Caller sings the verse lead-in, all respond. Each verse adds a new instrument with a mime action. Actions: bass fiddle - make action as though playing a bass fiddle; violin - make action as though playing a violin; piano - play an imaginary piano (plinka plinka plinka plonk); radio - two fingers up at each side of head; TV - window washing action; leader - wag finger at others; German Doctor - hands folded in front, bow; Yock-von schpeilen - stomp foot, flex arm muscles.

variations:
Version 1 (oldest): 'Ach Von Der Musica' from Boy Scout Campfire Songbook circa 1950. Version 2: 'Ach Ven de Musica' from Campfire Songbook, Boy Scouts of Canada, 1971. Version 3: 'The German Doctor' - a more modern call-and-response version adding viola, piano, radio, TV, and leader.

source_excerpt:
(Caller) Ach von de musica.
(all) Deutches Vaderland.
(Caller) Ach von spieler.
(all) Ach von spieler.


name: The Littlest Worm
rules: Leader sings one line, everyone repeats. The song follows a narrative about a worm in a soda straw.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: echo song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1232
source_excerpt: The littlest worm I ever saw Was stuck inside My soda straw!
skills_developed: listening, rhythm, memory
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: echo song, camp song, narrative song
tags: ["silly action songs"]
language: en
normalized_name: the littlest worm
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part77
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
An echo song where the leader sings a line and everyone repeats. The song tells the humorous story of the littlest worm stuck in a soda straw, who begs the singer not to take a sip. The singer takes a sip anyway and the worm drowns. An alternate ending has the worm surviving because he had scuba gear.

variations:
Alternate ending sent by Amy Reynolds: 'Now don't you fret / Now don't you fear / That little worm / Had scuba gear'.


name: The Princess Pat
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: echo action song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1234
skills_developed: coordination, listening, memory
difficulty_level: mediu
keywords: echo song, action song, camp song, girl guides, Canadian
tags: ["silly action songs"]
language: en
normalized_name: the princess pat
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part77
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A popular Canadian Girl Guide echo action song based on (and historically derived from) the marching song of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry regiment. The leader sings one line and others repeat. Each line has an associated action (Egyptian pose for Princess Pat, salute for light infantry, wave motion for sailing, etc.). The chunk includes a detailed historical note about the song's origins and the original 'Ric-A-Dam-Doo' regimental song.

rules:
Leader sings one line, others repeat. Actions in brackets: Princess Pat - Egyptian pose; Light infantry - salute; sailed across - wave motion in front of body; seven seas - number 7 with finger then 'C' with one hand; channel two - two hands tracing a channel then number 2; took with them - throw a sack over your shoulder; rick-a-bamboo - trace a wavy figure going down, bend knees; Now what is that - shrug shoulders, hold out hands; something made - bang one fist on top of the other; red and gold - 'twirl' one arm down by your hip; and purple too - flip hands as if saying 'Oh my gosh!'; that's why it's called - cup hands in front of mouth and shout; ship sank - plug nose, one hand over head waving as you bend knees; yours will too - point to others in the circle.

variations:
The original military song 'The Ric-A-Dam-Doo' is also provided with full lyrics and historical notes about the PPCLI regiment.

source_excerpt:
The Princess Pat
(egyptian pose)
Light infantry
(salute)
They sailed across
(wave motion in front of body with one hand)


name: The Princess Pat
rules: Leader sings one line, others repeat. Actions are performed as indicated in brackets for each line.
variations: Original regimental version ('The Ric-A-Dam-Doo') is also provided.
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: pages 1234-1235
source_excerpt: The Princess Pat / (egyptian pose) / Light infantry / (salute)
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: echo song, actions, Girl Guides, campfire
tags: ["echo", "actions", "repeat", "campfire"]
language: en
normalized_name: the princess pat
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part78
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
An echo song with actions inspired by the PPCLI (Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry) regimental marching song. The leader sings one line and others repeat, while performing specific actions (Egyptian pose, salute, wave motion, etc.). The chunk includes detailed historical context about the song's origins and a note about respect for the regiment, as well as both the original 'Ric-A-Dam-Doo' lyrics and the Girl Guide version.


name: The Rooster Song
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: echo song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1235
skills_developed: listening, rhythm, humor, word play
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: echo song, camp song, puns, cumulative
tags: ["silly action songs"]
language: en
normalized_name: the rooster song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part77
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
An echo song where during the verses the leader sings each line and everyone else repeats, then the chorus is sung all together while clapping hands. The base verse is about a chicken that wouldn't lay eggs until a rooster came along. Many additional verses follow the same pattern using egg-related puns (e.g., bubblegum machine-chick-lets, toaster-Eggos, cow-egg nog, teacher-egg-sams).

rules:
During the verses the leader sings each line and everyone else repeats. Chorus is sung all together while clapping hands. Each verse follows the pattern: introduce something that wouldn't work, the rooster came, now we're getting [egg pun result].

variations:
Many additional verses with egg puns: bubblegum machine, toaster, cow, teacher, politician, dog, toy shop, nylon dispenser, dumptruck, hospital, health spa, farmer, hairdresser, philosopher, chemist, physicist, gardener, fishwife, company, spice rack.

source_excerpt:
I had a chicken
That wouldn't lay any eggs
Until that rooster came in my yard
And caught that chicken right off her guard


name: The Rooster Song
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1235
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: echo song, clapping, puns, campfire
tags: ["echo", "clapping", "humor", "campfire"]
language: en
normalized_name: the rooster song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part78
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
An echo song where the leader sings each verse line and everyone repeats, with the chorus sung all together while clapping. The main verse is about a chicken that wouldn't lay eggs until a rooster arrived. Additional verses substitute other objects/people with egg-related puns.

rules:
During verses, leader sings each line and everyone repeats. Chorus is sung all together while clapping hands.

variations:
Many additional verses with egg puns: bubblegum machine, toaster, cow, teacher, politician, dog, toy shop, etc.

source_excerpt:
Until that rooster came in my yard / And caught that chicken right off her guard / We're getting eggs now just like we used to


name: The Tree Song (The Green Grass Grows)
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: cumulative action song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1236
source_excerpt: Once upon a time There was a tree The prettiest tree That you ever did see!
skills_developed: memory, coordination, listening, rhythm
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: echo song, cumulative song, action song, camp song, nature
tags: ["silly action songs"]
language: en
normalized_name: the tree song (the green grass grows)
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part77
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A cumulative echo song based on the traditional 'Rattlin' Bog', from 'The Kids' Campfire Book'. The leader sings a line and everyone repeats, with the chorus sung all together. Each verse adds a new element in a growing chain: tree, branch, twig, nest, egg, bird, wing, feather, flea, elephant. Each element also has an associated physical action.

rules:
In each verse, the leader sings a line and everyone repeats. Chorus is sung all together. Build up cumulatively: tree, branch, twig, nest, egg, bird, wing, feather, flea, elephant. Actions: Ground - move both arms out horizontally; Tree - two hands trace parallel lines downward from head; Branch - hold one arm out as a branch; Twig - hold up pinkie finger; Nest - cup hands; Egg - make a fist; Bird - one hand pointed forward as beak, other behind as tail; Wing - flap one arm; Feather - trace a feather falling; Flea - indicate something really small; Elephant - trace outline of something really big.


name: The Moose Song
rules: Leader sings a line, everyone repeats. Two versions provided.
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1233
source_excerpt: There was a big moose / Who liked to drink juice
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: echo song, moose, campfire song
tags: ["echo", "repeat", "campfire"]
language: en
normalized_name: the moose song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part78
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
An echo song where the leader sings a line and everyone repeats. Features two versions about a moose named Fred who liked to drink juice. Version One uses 'Whoa-oh-oh-oh' chorus; Version Two uses 'Way-oh' chorus.

variations:
Version One chorus: Whoa-oh-oh-oh / Whao whao whao / Oh! Oh! Whao whao whao!; Version Two chorus: Way-oh, way-oh / Way-oh way-oh way-oh way-oh


name: The Tree Song (Green Grass Grows)
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1236
source_excerpt: Once upon a time / There was a tree / The prettiest tree / That you ever did see!
skills_developed: memory, coordination
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: cumulative song, echo song, actions, campfire
tags: ["cumulative", "echo", "actions", "campfire"]
language: en
normalized_name: the tree song (green grass grows)
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part78
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A cumulative echo song based on the traditional 'Rattlin' Bog'. The leader sings each line and everyone repeats in verses, with the chorus sung together. Each verse adds a new element (branch, twig, nest, egg, bird, wing, feather, flea, elephant) to the tree, building up a longer and longer cumulative chain. Actions accompany each element.

rules:
Leader sings a line, everyone repeats in verses. Chorus is sung all together. Add on each element: twig, nest, egg, bird, wing, feather, flea, elephant.


name: Bonhomme
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1237
skills_developed: memory
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: echo song, cumulative, camp song
tags: ["echo", "cumulative", "camp"]
language: en
normalized_name: bonhomme
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part78
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
An echo song where the leader sings a line and everyone repeats. The cycle starts over, with verses getting longer and longer as more roles (leaders, cooks, sanitation, nurse, director, lifeguards) are added, each with a short action phrase.

rules:
Leader sings a line, everyone else repeats. The cycle starts over, getting longer with each repetition.

variations:
Other verses: Leaders (nag nag nag), Cooks (burn burn burn), Sanitation (scrub scrub scrub), Nurse (pills pills pills), Director (sleep sleep sleep), Lifeguards (tan tan tan).

source_excerpt:
Bonhomme! / Bonhomme, bonhomme, as-tu joue? / As-tu joue les campers, la? / Fun, fun fun, the campers, la!


name: There Ain't no Flies on Us
variations: Can substitute words: e.g. 'skunks on some of you punks'.
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1238
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: call and response, camp song, competitive
tags: ["call-response", "campfire", "competitive"]
language: en
normalized_name: there ain't no flies on us
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part78
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A competitive call-and-response camp song where one group sings 'There ain't no flies on us!' and the other group responds with 'Oh yeah??' before singing the same verse back. Verses can be changed to make it more difficult, e.g. 'skunks on some of you punks'.

rules:
One group sings the verse, the other responds with 'Oh yeah??' and then sings back. Verses can be modified for variety.

source_excerpt:
There ain't no flies on us! / There may be flies on some of you guys, / But there ain't no flies on us!


name: Thunderation
rules: Repeat louder each time.
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1239
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: chant, Girl Guides, Girl Scouts
tags: ["chant", "guides", "scouts"]
language: en
normalized_name: thunderation
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part78
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short chant/song for Girl Guides or Girl Scouts. Sung with increasing volume. The group chants about being the Girl Guides/Girl Scouts Association, singing with determination and creating a sensation. Two versions provided (Canadian and American).

variations:
Canadian version: 'We're the Girl Guides Association'; American version: 'We're the Girl Scout Association'.

source_excerpt:
Thunder, thunder, thunderation / We're the Girl Guides Association / When we sing with determination / We create a sensation!


name: Goin' On A Lion Hunt
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: pages 1241-1242
source_excerpt: Goin' on a lion hunt! / I'm not scared! / Look at all the beautiful flowers. / Oh-oh!
skills_developed: coordination, creativity
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: echo song, actions, campfire, dramatic
tags: ["echo", "actions", "campfire", "drama"]
language: en
normalized_name: goin' on a lion hunt
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part78
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
An echo action song/chant where the leader sings a line and everyone repeats, slapping hands on knees in rhythm as if marching. The group 'goes through' various obstacles (tall grass, mud, river, trees, cave) using miming actions, then encounters a lion and must run back through all obstacles in reverse order as fast as possible.

rules:
Leader sings a line, everyone repeats. Everyone slaps hands on knees in rhythm. Actions mime each obstacle. On finding the lion, go through all obstacles in reverse order as fast as possible.

variations:
Second version adds: void ahead, short grass (sh-sh-sh), long grass, swamp, lost, supermarket, village, lion.


name: Oh I Have Some Rotten Eggs
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1242
source_excerpt: Oh, I have some peanuts, some peanuts some peanuts / Oh I have some peanuts, I'll give them to you.
materials_category: consumables
materials_list: peanuts, various candies, eggs (blown out and refilled with water)
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: skit song, prank, campfire
tags: ["skit", "song", "prank", "campfire"]
language: en
normalized_name: oh i have some rotten eggs
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part78
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A skit/song activity where the singer distributes peanuts, then progressively better candies while singing a song. The final verse substitutes 'rotten eggs' — actually eggs blown out and refilled with water — which are thrown to the audience for a surprise effect.

rules:
Sing the song substituting peanuts then various candies, throwing them to the audience. Final verse uses water-filled eggs thrown as a prank.


name: Train Chant (Down at the Station)
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1243
source_excerpt: Bread and Butter / Cheese and Biscuits / Fish and Chips / Soup
skills_developed: rhythm, coordination
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: chant, train, rhythm, campfire
tags: ["chant", "rhythm", "campfire"]
language: en
normalized_name: train chant (down at the station)
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part78
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A chant/song that mimics the sound of a steam train starting up. Words are repeated, getting faster and faster until they sound like a steam train. 'Down at the Station' is a more complete version of the same song.

rules:
Keep repeating each line getting faster and faster until fast enough for the next line. Meant to sound like a steam train starting up.

variations:
'Down at the Station' version: Down at the station, early in the morning / See the little puffer bellies standing in a row / ...


name: Manatees
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1244
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: marching cadence, echo song, animals
tags: ["march", "cadence", "echo", "animals"]
language: en
normalized_name: manatees
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part78
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A marching cadence song to a typical Army Marching Cadence tune. Leader sings a line, everyone repeats. The song is about manatees and ends with a call-and-response count.

rules:
Leader sings a line, everyone repeats. Ends with leader calling 'Manatees' and girls responding with numbers.

source_excerpt:
Manatees are big and gray / Manatees eat plants all day / Manatees are very slow / Boats must watch out where they go


name: My Momma Don't Wear No Socks
rules: Leader sings each line, everyone responds 'A ding-dong!' Chorus is sung by everyone.
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1245
source_excerpt: Leader: My momma don't wear no socks! / Everyone: A ding-dong!
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: call and response, humor, campfire song
tags: ["call-response", "humor", "campfire"]
language: en
normalized_name: my momma don't wear no socks
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part78
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
An echo call-and-response song. The leader sings lines and everyone responds 'A ding-dong!' after each, with a final chorus. Many additional verses change the last two lines with humorous outcomes resulting from throwing smelly socks in various places.

variations:
Many additional verses changing the last two lines: threw them over the fence... haven't seen our neighbours since; threw them in the tree... the dog refused to pee; etc.


name: Girl Scout Hearts
rules: Leader and girls alternate lines in standard marching cadence format.
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1246
source_excerpt: I don't know but I've been told (repeat) / Girl Scout hearts are made of gold (repeat)
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: marching cadence, Girl Scouts, hiking song
tags: ["march", "cadence", "scouts"]
language: en
normalized_name: girl scout hearts
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part78
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A marching cadence hiking song to the tune of the Generic Army Marching Cadence. About the golden hearts of Girl Scouts, with a standard 'sound off' chorus.


name: I Left My...
variations: Multiple versions with different locations and numbers of children.
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1247
source_excerpt: Left, left, left right left / I left my wife in Argentina / With 52 kids and a laughing hyena
skills_developed: coordination, rhythm
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: marching song, left right, hiking
tags: ["march", "hiking", "rhythm"]
language: en
normalized_name: i left my...
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part78
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A marching song where the left foot comes down on each 'left'. Several versions provided, all with a similar structure about leaving a wife and many children. At the 'whoop-de-do!' a little jig is done to ensure the left foot falls correctly on the next 'left'.

rules:
Your left foot comes down on each 'left' in the march. At 'whoop-de-do!' do a little jig so that your left foot will come down on the 'left' in the next line.


name: We Are A Little Bit Crazy
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1249
skills_developed: coordination, fun
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: action song, time-waster, campfire
tags: ["actions", "campfire", "energizer"]
language: en
normalized_name: we are a little bit crazy
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part78
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short action song/chant that is a good time-waster because the group keeps stopping. Eight steps are taken forward, then each word of 'We Are A Little Bit CRAZY!' is accompanied by a different action (bend forward, bend backward, pirouette, bend knees and wave arms).

rules:
Take eight steps forward, then perform the actions: 'We' - stop, bend forward at the waist; 'Are' - bend backward; 'A little bit' - pirouette; 'CRAZY!' - bend knees and wave arms in the air.

source_excerpt:
We / (stop, bend forward at the waist) / Are / (bend backward at the waist) / A little bit / (pirouette on the spot) / CRAZY!


name: We Are A Little Bit Crazy
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: action song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1249
source_excerpt: Note: This song is a good time-waster... because you keep stopping all the time!
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: action song, movement, scouting
tags: ["camp song", "silly song", "action"]
language: en
normalized_name: we are a little bit crazy
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part79
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A fun action song that involves counting steps forward and performing body movements at specific cue words. Participants take steps forward while counting, then stop to bend forward, bend backward, pirouette, and wave arms at designated lyrics.

rules:
Take steps forward counting one through eight, then: bend forward at 'We', bend backward at 'Are', pirouette at 'A little bit', and bend knees waving arms at 'CRAZY!'.


name: All Girl Scouts
rules: Standard marching cadence format with sound off chorus.
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1250
source_excerpt: I don't know but I've been told, / All Girl Scouts are good as gold.
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: marching cadence, Girl Scouts, levels
tags: ["march", "cadence", "scouts"]
language: en
normalized_name: all girl scouts
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part78
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A marching cadence song to the tune of the Generic Army Marching Cadence. Describes all levels of Girl Scouts from Daisy to Leader, with their disc colors and characteristics, with a standard 'sound off' chorus.


name: All Girl Scouts
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: marching cadence
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1250
source_excerpt: I don't know but I've been told, All Girl Scouts are good as gold.
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: Girl Scouts, cadence, marching song
tags: ["camp song", "scouting", "Girl Scouts"]
language: en
normalized_name: all girl scouts
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part79
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A marching cadence song sung to the tune of the Generic Army Marching Cadence, celebrating Girl Scouts across different levels from Daisies to Leaders. Each verse describes a different Girl Scout level and their identifying disc color.

rules:
Leader or group sings the verses, with a repeating chorus: 'Sound off: 1, 2, Sound off: 3, 4. Bring it on down: 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, - 3,4'.


name: Girl Scout Oktoberfest Cadence
rules: Standard marching cadence format with sound off chorus.
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1251
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: marching cadence, Girl Scouts, Oktoberfest
tags: ["march", "cadence", "scouts"]
language: en
normalized_name: girl scout oktoberfest cadence
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part78
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A marching cadence song to the tune of the Generic Army Marching Cadence, themed around Oktoberfest. Celebrates Girl Scouting activities including camping, knot-tying, nature study, chemistry, computers, and more. Has multiple verses with a sound-off chorus.

source_excerpt:
Girl Scouts of the USA / We are here to shout and say / Happy happy Oktoberfest / Come on in and be our guest


name: Girl Scout Oktoberfest Cadence
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: marching cadence
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1251
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: Girl Scouts, cadence, Oktoberfest
tags: ["camp song", "scouting", "marching cadence"]
language: en
normalized_name: girl scout oktoberfest cadence
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part79
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A marching cadence sung to the Generic Army Marching Cadence tune, celebrating Girl Scouts and Oktoberfest. The song highlights scouting activities including learning, service, camping, and science.

rules:
Sung in call-and-response or group format with a repeating chorus: 'Sound off, 1-2, Sound off, 3-4 Bring it on down 1-2-3-4, 1,2,3-4!'

source_excerpt:
Girl Scouts of the USA We are here to shout and say Happy happy Oktoberfest Come on in and be our guest


name: Fried Ham
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1252
skills_developed: creativity, fun
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, repetitive, actions, Girl Guides
tags: ["camp", "song", "actions", "guides", "humor"]
language: en
normalized_name: fried ham
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part78
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A repetitive camp song where each verse is sung the same way but with a different style or voice (e.g. 'underwater', 'a whole lot louder', 'with a French accent'). A second version substitutes guiding levels (Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers, Leaders, Commissioners) each with a characteristic action or style.

rules:
Sing each verse the same, adding at the blank the 'change' for the next verse (e.g. underwater, louder, with a French accent). Second version substitutes guiding levels, each with an associated action.

variations:
Sparks: suck thumb; Brownies: look nervous and timid; Guides: look extremely bored; Pathfinders: pretend to put on make-up; Rangers: pretend to drive a car; Leaders: shake finger angrily; Commissioners: pretend to have tea high-society-style.

source_excerpt:
Fried ham, fried ham, cheese and baloney, / After macaroni, you add mustard, pickles and ketchup, / Then you add some more fried ham, fried ham, fried ham.


name: Fried Ham
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1252
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, action song, guiding levels
tags: ["camp song", "silly song", "Girl Guides"]
language: en
normalized_name: fried ham
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part79
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song with repeating verses that change style each time. The song starts with a food-themed verse and each subsequent verse adds a new 'style' or mode of singing (e.g., underwater, loud, with accents, or mimicking different Guiding levels).

rules:
Sing the verse once, then repeat 'Next verse, same as the first, ___________ whole lot worse.' Fill the blank with a style instruction. For Canadian Guides version: substitute guiding levels (Sparks - suck thumb; Brownies - look nervous; Guides - look bored; Pathfinders - pretend to put on make-up; Rangers - pretend to drive a car; Leaders - shake finger; Commissioners - pretend to have tea).

variations:
Two main versions: original Girl Guides of Canada version (cheese and baloney) and Suzi Mills version (onions, pickles, and pretzels). Additional style variations per guiding levels.

source_excerpt:
Fried ham, fried ham, cheese and baloney, After macaroni, you add mustard, pickles and ketchup, Then you add some more fried ham, fried ham, fried ham.


name: You Can't Ride My Little Red Wagon
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1253
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, repetitive song, silly song
tags: ["camp song", "cumulative song"]
language: en
normalized_name: you can't ride my little red wagon
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part79
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A repetitive camp song that gets louder and louder with each verse. Participants repeat the verse multiple times, increasing in volume and enthusiasm each time.

rules:
Sing the verse, then repeat 'Second verse, same as the first but a little bit louder and a little bit worse!' Continue repeating, getting louder and louder each time.

variations:
Two versions: original version (you can't ride my little red wagon) and Sharkbait version with echo repeat format and 'Chugga chugga' sound effects.

source_excerpt:
You can't ride my little red wagon Front wheel's broken and the axel's draggin' You can't ride my little red wagon Any more today!


name: The Three Bears
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: pages 1254
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, Goldilocks, fairy tale, Three Bears
tags: ["camp song", "story song", "scouting"]
language: en
normalized_name: the three bears
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part79
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song version of the Goldilocks and the Three Bears fairy tale, set to a jazzy/hip tune with sound effects and repeated phrases. Multiple versions of the song exist, each with different catchphrases and rhythm patterns.

rules:
Sing the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears with different voices and sound effects. Various versions include cha-cha rhythms, specific catchphrases like 'Hey Ba-ba Re-bear' or 'HEY MAMA REE BOP', and physical actions like throwing arms up at 'Aah!'

variations:
Many versions: Bobby Troup original (1946), Sue Wichers/Loren Hebden version (Animal Crackers), Kathy Perry version, Carol LeNestour versions (two different ones from Girl Guides of Canada), Amy Peterson version.

source_excerpt:
Once upon a time in a neat little cottage there lived three bears One was a daddy bear and one was a mama bear and one was a wee bear


name: I Met a Polar Bear
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1255
source_excerpt: The other day, I saw a bear, A big white bear, I had to stare.
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, polar bear, echo song
tags: ["camp song", "echo song", "animals"]
language: en
normalized_name: i met a polar bear
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part79
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song sung to the tune of 'The Littlest Worm', about encountering a polar bear that turns out to be at a zoo. The song is sung with echo/repeat format.

rules:
Leader or group sings two lines, then everyone repeats those lines before moving on to the next pair.


name: Tarzan
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: cumulative song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1256
source_excerpt: Tarzan Swingin' on a rubber band Fell into a frying pan Now Tarzan has a tan
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, cumulative song, Tarzan, echo song
tags: ["camp song", "cumulative song", "silly song"]
language: en
normalized_name: tarzan
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part79
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A cumulative camp song sung to the tune of 'Tongo', where each verse adds a new character (Tarzan, Jane, Cheetah, Shamu, Monkey, Roger, Lion, King Tut) and their misadventure, with all previous characters' fates repeated at the end of each verse.

rules:
Leader sings a line, everyone repeats. Each new verse adds a character and their funny misadventure. All previous character fates are listed at the end of each new verse.


name: Boom Chicka Boom
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: echo song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1258
source_excerpt: I said boom! I said boom chicka-boom! I said booma-chicka-rocka-chicka-rocka-chicka-boom!
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: echo song, camp song, silly song, action song
tags: ["camp song", "Girl Guides", "Girl Scouts", "echo song"]
language: en
normalized_name: boom chicka boom
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part79
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp echo song where the leader sings a line and everyone repeats. The song can be sung in many different styles (underwater, loud, slowly, opera, Valley Girl, Janitor style, Barn-yard, Flower, Race Car, Astronaut, Mr. Rogers, Parent's, Photographer, Grandpa, Baby, K-mart, Frankenstein).

rules:
Leader sings a line, everyone repeats. Announce a new style before each round (e.g., 'One more time, underwater style!'). Each style changes either the words or the way the song is performed.

variations:
Valley Girl style, Janitor style (broom-pusha-broom), Barn-yard style (moo chicka moo), Flower style (bloom chica bloom), Race Car style (vroom shifta vroom), Astronaut style (moon/blast me), Mr. Rogers style (can you say boom?), Parent's style (boom go to your room), Photographer style (zoom chica zoom), Grandpa style (gums over teeth), Baby style (baby voice), K-mart style (hold nose), Frankenstein style (arms out, deep voice).


name: All Girl Guides
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: marching cadence
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1259
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: Girl Guides, cadence, marching song, Canada
tags: ["camp song", "Girl Guides", "marching cadence"]
language: en
normalized_name: all girl guides
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part79
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
The Canadian Girl Guides version of the 'All Girl Scouts' marching cadence, adapted for Canadian Guiding levels (Sparks, Brownies, Girl Guides, Pathfinders, Senior Branches, Leaders). Sung to the tune of the Generic Army Marching Cadence.

rules:
Sung as a marching cadence with a repeating chorus: 'Sound off: 1, 2, Sound off: 3, 4. Bring it on down: 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, - 3,4'.

source_excerpt:
I don't know but I've been told, All Girl Guides are good as gold. I am one, and I say it's true, Guiding's great for me and you.


name: GG/GS History Cadence
rules: Sung as a marching cadence. The verses tell the history of the Girl Guide/Scout movement.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: marching cadence
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1260
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: Girl Guides, Girl Scouts, history, Baden-Powell, World Centers, cadence
tags: ["camp song", "history", "Girl Guides", "marching cadence"]
language: en
normalized_name: gg/gs history cadence
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part79
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A marching cadence about Girl Guide and Girl Scout history, covering Baden-Powell, Lady Olave, and the four World Centers (Our Cabana, Pax Lodge, Sangam, Our Chalet). Sung to the Generic Army Marching Cadence tune.

source_excerpt:
There was a man named Baden-Powell Started us out toward our goal. He spread scouting far and wide And his wife worked with Girl Guides.


name: Girl Guides
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: marching cadence
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1261
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: Girl Guides, cadence, marching song
tags: ["camp song", "Girl Guides", "marching cadence"]
language: en
normalized_name: girl guides
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part79
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A marching cadence celebrating Girl Guides and their activities, sung to the Generic Army Marching Cadence tune. Covers Guiding activities like camping, knot-tying, nature study, chemistry, computers, crafts, and service.

rules:
Sung as a marching cadence with a repeating chorus: 'Sound off, 1-2, Sound off, 3-4 Bring it on down 1-2-3-4, 1,2,3-4!'

source_excerpt:
We are Girl Guides, it is true We love life and so can you Fun and learning, service too Don't have time to feel real blue


name: Homework
rules: Sung as a marching cadence.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: marching cadence
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1263
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: Brownies, cadence, homework, Girl Guides
tags: ["camp song", "Girl Guides", "Brownies", "marching cadence"]
language: en
normalized_name: homework
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part79
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short, humorous marching cadence about homework and how Brownies are the best at passing tests. Sung to the Generic Army Marching Cadence tune.

source_excerpt:
Reading, writing, arithmetic All this homework makes me sick When it comes time to pass the test Brownies, Brownies are the best


name: Birdie
rules: Sung as a marching cadence.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: marching cadence
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1264
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: cadence, silly song, birds
tags: ["camp song", "marching cadence", "humor"]
language: en
normalized_name: birdie
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part79
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short, humorous marching cadence about a bird doing something in your eye and being glad cows don't fly. Sung to the Generic Army Marching Cadence tune.

source_excerpt:
Birdie birdie in the sky Why'd you do that in my eye I won't worry I won't cry I'm just glad that cows don't fly


name: Nabisco
rules: Sung as a marching cadence, spelling out the brand name letter by letter.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: marching cadence
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1265
source_excerpt: N-A-B-I-S-C-O Nabisco is the name to know For a breakfast you can't beat Try Nabisco Shredded Wheat
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: cadence, spelling, marching song
tags: ["camp song", "marching cadence", "Girl Guides"]
language: en
normalized_name: nabisco
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part79
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short marching cadence spelling out N-A-B-I-S-C-O and promoting Nabisco Shredded Wheat for breakfast. Sung to the Generic Army Marching Cadence tune.


name: Nabisco
rules: Sung to the tune of the Generic Army Marching Cadence.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: cadence
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1265
source_excerpt: N-A-B-I-S-C-O Nabisco is the name to know For a breakfast you can't beat Try Nabisco Shredded Wheat
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: cadence, marching, song, Girl Scouts
tags: ["cadence", "marching song"]
language: en
normalized_name: nabisco
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part80
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A marching cadence song sung to the tune of the Generic Army Marching Cadence, celebrating the Nabisco brand and Shredded Wheat cereal.


name: Hot Troop
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: call-and-response cadence
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1266
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: cadence, call and response, troop pride
tags: ["camp song", "Girl Guides", "call-and-response"]
language: en
normalized_name: hot troop
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part79
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A call-and-response cadence where the leader brags about their troop, and the troop responds. The troop claims to be 'hotter than hot' and louder than anyone else.

rules:
Leader: 'My name is ________ and you know what I got?' Troop: 'What do you got?' Leader: 'I got a troop that is hotter than hot!' Troop: 'How hot is hot?' Leader: 'We play games and do crafts too!' All: 'And We're a whole lot LOUDER THAN YOU!!!'

source_excerpt:
LEADER: My name is ________ and you know what I got? TROOP: What do you got? LEADER: I got a troop that is hotter than hot!


name: Hot Troop
rules: Leader sings a line, troop responds, then all shout together at the end.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: cadence
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1266
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: cadence, call and response, troop, Girl Scouts
tags: ["cadence", "call-and-response"]
language: en
normalized_name: hot troop
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part80
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A call-and-response cadence song for Girl Scout troops, where a leader boasts about their troop and the whole group shouts louder than rivals.

source_excerpt:
LEADER: My name is ________ and you know what I got?
TROOP: What do you got?
LEADER: I got a troop that is hotter than hot!


name: Condiments
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: marching cadence
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1267
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: cadence, condiments, silly song
tags: ["camp song", "Girl Guides", "marching cadence"]
language: en
normalized_name: condiments
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part79
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A marching cadence where each verse is about a different condiment (mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard) and their color, with a humorous complaint about wishing to have stayed in bed. Sung to the Generic Army Marching Cadence tune with leader singing a line and everyone repeating.

rules:
Leader sings a line, everyone repeats. Three verses about mayonnaise (white), ketchup (red), and mustard (yellow).

source_excerpt:
Mayonnaise mayonnaise sure is white Wish I stayed in bed tonight! Ketchup ketchup sure is red Gee I wish I stayed in bed!


name: Condiments
rules: Leader sings a line, everyone repeats.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: cadence
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1267
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: cadence, marching, song, Girl Scouts
tags: ["cadence", "marching song"]
language: en
normalized_name: condiments
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part80
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A marching cadence song to the tune of the Generic Army Marching Cadence about condiments (mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard), where the leader sings a line and everyone repeats.

source_excerpt:
Mayonnaise mayonnaise sure is white
Wish I stayed in bed tonight!
Ketchup ketchup sure is red
Gee I wish I stayed in bed!


name: Various Other Cadence Verses
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: cadence
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1268
source_excerpt: We are Girl Scouts can't you see? Come along and sing with me. Sound off: 1, 2, Sound off: 3, 4.
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: cadence, marching, Girl Scouts, sound off
tags: ["cadence", "marching song"]
language: en
normalized_name: various other cadence verses
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part80
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A collection of Girl Scout marching cadence verses sung to the tune of the Generic Army Marching Cadence, celebrating Girl Scouts with a sound-off chorus.

rules:
Sung to the tune of the Generic Army Marching Cadence with a sound-off chorus: 'Sound off: 1, 2, Sound off: 3, 4.'


name: Campfire #1
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire chant
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1269
source_excerpt: We are campfire number one Number one, number one We are campfire number one Where is number two?
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: campfire, chant, call and response
tags: ["campfire", "chant"]
language: en
normalized_name: campfire #1
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part80
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A campfire chant where each campfire group yells as loud as possible, then calls out to nearby campfires who respond in turn.

rules:
The whole group yells together as loud as possible. If other campfires are nearby, they respond with Number 2, Number 3, etc.


name: Herby
rules: Sung to the tune of the Generic Army Marching Cadence.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: cadence
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1270
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: cadence, marching, humor, song
tags: ["cadence", "marching song", "humorous"]
language: en
normalized_name: herby
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part80
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous marching cadence song about a character named Herby with big feet, sung to the tune of the Generic Army Marching Cadence.

source_excerpt:
Herby, Herby had big feet,
Stretched from here to Market Street
Market Street was made of glass,
Herby fell and broke his elbow!


name: Joining the Navy
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: cadence
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1271
source_excerpt: GI-Joe and GI-gravy, Gee, I wish I joined the navy. I don't know but I've heard rumours....
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: cadence, navy, marching, song
tags: ["cadence", "marching song"]
language: en
normalized_name: joining the navy
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part80
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A multi-verse marching cadence song about joining the navy and the changes it brings, sung to the tune of the Generic Army Marching Cadence.

rules:
Sung to the tune of the Generic Army Marching Cadence. Includes inserting the name of someone in the group.


name: Spider
rules: Sung to the tune of the Generic Army Marching Cadence.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: cadence
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1272
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: cadence, marching, humor, spider
tags: ["cadence", "marching song", "humorous"]
language: en
normalized_name: spider
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part80
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short humorous marching cadence song about a spider on a wall, sung to the tune of the Generic Army Marching Cadence.

source_excerpt:
Spider, Spider on the wall,
Ain't you got no sense at all?
That wall is made of plaster,
Get of that wall, you silly spider!


name: Camp Rivalry
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: cadence
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1273
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: cadence, camp rivalry, marching, customizable
tags: ["cadence", "marching song", "camp"]
language: en
normalized_name: camp rivalry
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part80
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A customizable marching cadence song about camp rivalry, sung to the tune of the Generic Army Marching Cadence. Groups insert their own camp and rival camp names.

rules:
Sung to the tune of the Generic Army Marching Cadence. Insert your camp name and rival camp name in the placeholders.

source_excerpt:
Camp DeWitt
(use your camp name here)
is our home
camp,
Hidden Valley's
(use rival camp here)
way too
damp!


name: Award Winning Cookie Cadence
rules: Leader sings a line, group repeats. Both call and group parts are specified.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: cadence
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1274
source_excerpt: Leader: Want some cookies? Ask me how! Group: Repeat Leader: Girl Scout cookies! Buy some now!
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: cadence, Girl Scout cookies, call and response
tags: ["cadence", "Girl Scouts", "cookies"]
language: en
normalized_name: award winning cookie cadence
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part80
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A call-and-response marching cadence song promoting Girl Scout cookie sales, sung to the tune of the Generic Army Marching Cadence.


name: The Littlest Germ
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: health song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1275
source_excerpt: The littlest germ You ever saw Multiplied inside My fractured jaw
skills_developed: health awareness
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: echo song, health, germ, humor, Girl Guides
tags: ["echo song", "health", "humorous"]
language: en
normalized_name: the littlest germ
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part80
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous echo song about a germ multiplying in a fractured jaw, sung to the tune of 'The Littlest Worm'. Written as part of a Guide meeting on health.

rules:
Leader sings a line, everyone repeats. At the end of each verse, the whole group sings the verse again together.


name: Banana Slug
rules: Leader sings a line, everyone repeats. Includes clapping actions on specific syllables.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: nature song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1276
skills_developed: nature awareness
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: echo song, nature, banana slug, clapping
tags: ["echo song", "nature", "clapping"]
language: en
normalized_name: banana slug
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part80
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A fun echo song about a banana slug sung to the tune of the Beatles' 'Twist and Shout', celebrating the slug's role in forest decomposition.

source_excerpt:
You know I love my baby,
Love the way that she hugs.
Some people don't understand it,
She's a banana slug.


name: Sipping Cider Through a Straw
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1277
source_excerpt: The cutest guy I ever saw Was sipping ci-der Through a straw.
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: echo song, humor, cider
tags: ["echo song", "humorous"]
language: en
normalized_name: sipping cider through a straw
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part80
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous multi-verse echo song about sipping cider through a straw and the romantic consequences, sung to the tune of 'The Littlest Worm'.

rules:
Leader sings a line, everyone repeats. At the end of each verse, the whole group sings the verse again together.


name: The Eagle
rules: Leader sings a line, everyone repeats.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: nature song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1278
source_excerpt: Have you all seen the eagle Flying so high He circles 'round the universe On wings of pure light
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: echo song, eagle, nature, inspirational
tags: ["echo song", "nature", "inspirational"]
language: en
normalized_name: the eagle
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part80
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
An echo song about an eagle flying high, with a spiritual/inspirational tone, encouraging everyone to soar like eagles.


name: The Nothing Song
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1279
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: echo song, repetitive, loud, fun
tags: ["echo song", "energetic"]
language: en
normalized_name: the nothing song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part80
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A repetitive echo chant about doing nothing, sung progressively louder with each repetition. Simple and energetic call-and-response song.

rules:
Leader sings (yells!) a line, everyone repeats. Each verse is a little bit louder and a little bit worse.

source_excerpt:
I do nothing, nothing nothing
I do nothing all day long
How do you like my nothing song?
Next verse, same as the first
A little bit louder
And a little bit worse!


name: Dans Mon Pays D'Espagne
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: action song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1280
source_excerpt: Dans mon pays d'Espagne, ole! Il y a soleil come ca... (trace a big circle in front of you)
skills_developed: cultural awareness
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: French song, action song, Spain, echo, Girl Guides
tags: ["action song", "French", "echo song"]
language: en
normalized_name: dans mon pays d'espagne
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part80
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A French action echo song about Spain, where each verse adds a new element of Spanish culture with a corresponding physical action (tracing mountains, drinking wine, snapping fingers, strumming guitar, etc.).

rules:
Leader sings one line, everyone repeats with actions. Add on verses one by one, cumulating all previous actions.


name: In a Tiny House
rules: Leader sings a line, everyone repeats.
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1281
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: echo song, romantic, humor, tongue twister
tags: ["echo song", "humorous"]
language: en
normalized_name: in a tiny house
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part80
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A romantic echo song about a girl in a tiny house who has a dream come true, set in a fictional location with a very long funny name.

source_excerpt:
In a tiny house
By a tiny stream
Sat a lovely lass
Who had a lovely dream
And the dream came true, quite unexpectedly,
In a gilly gilly hosenefferkabanellerbogen by the sea.


name: In a Tiny House
rules: Leader sings a line, everyone repeats.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1281
source_excerpt: In a tiny house By a tiny stream Sat a lovely lass Who had a lovely dream
keywords: call and response, camp song, repeat after me
tags: ["camp", "song", "leader-repeat"]
language: en
normalized_name: in a tiny house
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part81
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A call-and-response camp song where the leader sings a line and everyone repeats. It tells a story of a lass who has a dream that comes true in a place with a long funny name.


name: Charlie Was A Pigeon
rules: Repeat ad nauseum.
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1282
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: repetitive song, humor, pigeon, endless song
tags: ["repetitive song", "humorous"]
language: en
normalized_name: charlie was a pigeon
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part80
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short humorous repetitive song about a pigeon named Charlie, meant to be repeated ad nauseam with an implied punchline.

source_excerpt:
Charlie was a pigeon, a pigeon, a pigeon.
Charlie was a pigeon, a pigeon that flew.
He flew in the morning, he flew in the night,
And when he got home he was covered in.......


name: Charlie Was A Pigeon
rules: Repeat ad nauseum.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1282
source_excerpt: Charlie was a pigeon, a pigeon, a pigeon. Charlie was a pigeon, a pigeon that flew.
keywords: camp song, humorous, repetitive
tags: ["camp", "song", "funny"]
language: en
normalized_name: charlie was a pigeon
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part81
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous, repetitive camp song about a pigeon named Charlie. The song is sung 'ad nauseum' implying endless repetition.


name: Little Red Caboose
description: A simple train-themed song mimicking the sounds of a little red caboose chugging along the track.
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1283
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: train song, caboose, children's song
tags: ["train", "simple song"]
language: en
normalized_name: little red caboose
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part80
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
source_excerpt:
Little red caboose, chug chug chug.
Little red caboose, chug chug chug.
Little red caboose behind the train, train, train, train.


name: Oh a Lay a Lay
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: chant
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1284
skills_developed: listening, group coordination
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: echo chant, rhythm, dynamics, volume control
tags: ["chant", "echo", "volume dynamics"]
language: en
normalized_name: oh a lay a lay
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part80
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A rhythm-based echo chant (no real tune) that starts softly, gets progressively louder, then reverses back to a whisper. Used for dynamic volume practice and group focus.

rules:
Leader starts off softly, group echoes every line matching her volume. Sing through several times becoming louder and louder, then reverse the process until everyone is whispering.

source_excerpt:
Oh a lay a lay
Ella tica tumba
Maza maza maza
Oh a lua, lua a lu ay
There is no real tune to this song - just a rhythm.


name: Oh a Lay a Lay
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp chant
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1284
keywords: call and response, chant, rhythm, volume
tags: ["camp", "chant", "leader-repeat"]
language: en
normalized_name: oh a lay a lay
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part81
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A rhythmic call-and-response camp chant with no real tune, just a rhythm. It is sung starting softly, growing louder and louder, then reversing back to a whisper.

rules:
Leader starts off softly, group echoes every line matching her volume. Sing it through several times becoming louder and louder, then reverse the process until everyone's whispering.

source_excerpt:
There is no real tune to this song - just a rhythm.
Leader starts off softly, group echoes every line matching her volume.


name: My Aunt Came Back
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: cumulative action song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1285
source_excerpt: Oh, my aunt came back, From Holland too, And she brought with her, A wooden shoe.
skills_developed: coordination, memory
keywords: call and response, action song, cumulative, camp
tags: ["camp", "song", "actions", "cumulative"]
language: en
normalized_name: my aunt came back
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part81
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A cumulative action call-and-response camp song where each verse adds a new action that participants must keep performing while adding the next one. Each verse introduces a new object brought back from a different country.

rules:
Leader sings a line, everyone repeats. With each new verse, participants add the corresponding action and continue all previous actions simultaneously.

variations:
Verses include: Holland/wooden shoe (stamp foot), Old Japan/waving fan (wave fan + stamp), Open Plain/walking cane (move both feet + fan + stamp), Kamloops/hula hoops, Algiers/cutting shears, New York/rocking chair, Niagara Falls/ping pong balls.


name: Go Bananas
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp yell
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1286
source_excerpt: Did Somebody say bananas? Bananas of the world unite! Peel bananas, peel, peel bananas
keywords: yell, camp, action, energetic, bananas
tags: ["camp", "yell", "actions", "high-energy"]
language: en
normalized_name: go bananas
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part81
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
An energetic camp yell/song performed when someone shouts 'Bananas!' at a meal or gathering. Features multiple versions with actions like peeling, shaking, and going crazy.

rules:
Counsellors or leaders stand up and lead the chant. Various actions accompany the words: Unite (clasp hands over head), Peel (shake thumbs over back alternately), Shake (do the twist), Go (bring arms over head alternately).

variations:
Version One: classic counsellor version with formal actions. Version Two: pretend to pick, peel, smush, and eat a banana then go bananas. Version Three: form banana shape with arms, self-peel, shake, punch fists ahead. Version Four: peel, chop, eat, then crazy dance.


name: We've Got Spirit
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: spirit chant
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1287
source_excerpt: Team 1: We've got spirit, yes we do, we've got spirit, how 'bout you?
keywords: spirit, chant, teams, competition
tags: ["camp", "chant", "teams", "competition"]
language: en
normalized_name: we've got spirit
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part81
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A competitive spirit chant for two teams or groups. Teams alternately chant to challenge each other's spirit, culminating in everyone chanting together until exhausted.

rules:
Works well when two teams or groups are competing for something. Team 1 and Team 2 alternate the chant, then both join together at the end.


name: Boat Call
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: water activity chant
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1288
keywords: boat, canoe, call and response, water
tags: ["camp", "water", "chant", "boating"]
language: en
normalized_name: boat call
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part81
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A call-and-response chant used when in a canoe or Viking boat and spotting another boat. One boat calls and the other answers with a set phrase.

rules:
Your boat makes the call, the other boat answers. Call: 'Hi-lo-eenie-meenie-caw-caw-um-chaw-chaw-e-waw-waw'. Answer: 'Hecta-minika-anika-zanika-boom-de-ada-yoo-hoo!'

source_excerpt:
Call: Hi-lo-eenie-meenie-caw-caw-um-chaw-chaw-e-waw-waw
Answer:
Hecta-minika-anika-zanika-boom-de-ada-yoo-hoo!


name: Stinky Skunk
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1289
keywords: camp song, humorous, skunk
tags: ["camp", "song", "funny"]
language: en
normalized_name: stinky skunk
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part81
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song sung to the tune of 'I'm a Little Piece of Tin' or 'I'm a Nut', about a smelly skunk sleeping under someone's bunk. Sung repeatedly getting louder then softer.

rules:
Second verse same as the first but a little bit louder and a little bit worse. Sing a few more verses louder and then change verse to 'A little bit softer and a little bit worse'.

source_excerpt:
I'm a little stinky skunk
Sleeping under someone's bunk
Nobody wants to sleep with me
I'm as stinky as can be!


name: Scout Stomp
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: scout song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1290
source_excerpt: WE WILL, WE WILL SCOUT YOU! WE WILL, WE WILL SCOUT YOU!
materials_list: homemade rhythm instruments, patrol flag
skills_developed: rhythm, teamwork
keywords: scout, spirit, song, rhythm, We Will Rock You
tags: ["scouts", "song", "spirit", "performance"]
language: en
normalized_name: scout stomp
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part81
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A scout spirit song performed to the tune of 'We Will Rock You' by Queen. Performed with homemade rhythm instruments or two stomps and a clap as the rhythm. Celebrates scouting and encourages boys to Do Their Best.

rules:
Use homemade rhythm instruments and a patrol flag to wave, or perform with two stomps and a clap as the rhythm. Practice clean beat, starting and stopping in sync. Leader stands slightly in front, boys in a semicircle behind, leader cues start, beat, and stop with arm motions.


name: Everywhere We Go
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: spirit yell
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1291
source_excerpt: Everywhere we go People always ask us Who we are So we tell them We are the Girl Guides
keywords: spirit, yell, Girl Guides, identity, chant
tags: ["camp", "chant", "spirit", "Girl Guides"]
language: en
normalized_name: everywhere we go
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part81
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A group spirit yell/chant where a leader sings a line and everyone repeats. The group identifies itself (as Girl Guides or hometown) and repeats with increasing volume. A classic camp/scouting identity chant.

rules:
First verse is repeating the leader, second is in unison. Repeat louder each time. The last time through yell 'you must be deaf' instead of 'we'll shout a little louder'.

variations:
Version 1: identifies as Girl Guides. Version 2: identifies by hometown/country ('mighty mighty' or 'tiny little' hometown).


name: Da Moose
rules: Leader sings a line, everyone repeats. Repeat twice, first quieter then louder.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1292
source_excerpt: Da moose, da moose! Swimming in the water. Eating his supper.
keywords: call and response, camp song, moose, humorous
tags: ["camp", "song", "leader-repeat", "funny"]
language: en
normalized_name: da moose
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part81
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A call-and-response camp song about a moose that swims, eats, goes to sleep, dies, and eventually decomposes. Sung quietly then loudly, with humorous progression.


name: East to West
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp spirit chant
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1293
keywords: camp spirit, chant, pride
tags: ["camp", "spirit", "chant"]
language: en
normalized_name: east to west
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part81
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp spirit chant that praises a specific camp by name using a series of paired phrases ('from east to west', 'from coast to coast', etc.). The camp name is inserted into the blank.

source_excerpt:
I said from east to west, Camp _________ is the best.
I said from coast to coast, Camp _________ is the most.


name: Early in the Morning
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1294
source_excerpt: Early in the morning When I'm fast asleep I hear a little chirping I hear a little peep
keywords: call and response, camp song, bird, tongue twister
tags: ["camp", "song", "leader-repeat", "funny"]
language: en
normalized_name: early in the morning
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part81
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A call-and-response camp song about a bird with a very long, funny name that wakes the singer each morning. Features alternating repeat-after-me sections and unison sections.

rules:
Leader sings a line, everyone repeats. The long bird name section is sung without repeats. Then back to repeating each line.


name: Froggies
rules: Leader sings a line, everyone repeats. Repeat a number of times: loud, soft, underwater style, etc.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1295
keywords: call and response, camp song, frogs, children
tags: ["camp", "song", "leader-repeat", "animals"]
language: en
normalized_name: froggies
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part81
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A call-and-response camp song sung to the tune of 'Itchy Flea' about little yellow froggies that jump and eat worms and spiders. Can be repeated in various styles: loud, soft, underwater style, etc.

source_excerpt:
Itsy bitsy teeny lil' yellow froggies
Jump jump jump jump lil' froggies
Eatin' up them teeny weeny worms and spiders


name: Henry the Eighth
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1296
source_excerpt: Henry the Eighth, I am Henry the Eighth, I am, I am I got married to the widow next door
keywords: camp song, humorous, Henry VIII
tags: ["camp", "song", "funny", "loud"]
language: en
normalized_name: henry the eighth
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part81
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song about Henry the Eighth sung repeatedly, getting louder each time. Each verse is the same as the first but a little bit louder and a little bit worse.

rules:
Second verse, same as the first, just a little bit louder and a little bit worse. Repeat a number of times, getting louder.


name: Hey Hey Bo Diddly Bop
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: cumulative camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: pages 1297-1298
skills_developed: memory
keywords: call and response, cumulative, camp song
tags: ["camp", "song", "leader-repeat", "cumulative"]
language: en
normalized_name: hey hey bo diddly bop
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part81
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A call-and-response camp song where participants repeat after the leader. Each verse wishes to be 'back on the block' with a different object, resulting in becoming a different character. Verses accumulate so all characters are listed at the end.

rules:
Leader sings a line, everyone repeats. Each verse adds a new character/object. All previous characters are listed at the end of each new verse.

variations:
Additional verses by Rachel Rivera include: guitar/jammin' man, basketball/Alan Iverson, microphone/Toni Braxton, boxing gloves/Mike Tyson, soccer ball/Mia Hamm, hot dog/Dodger Fan, white glove/Michael Jackson.

source_excerpt:
I said, "Hey hey bo diddly bop!
I wish I was back on the block
With a surf board in my hand
I would be a surfer dude!


name: Hey Hey Bo Diddly Bop
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: repeat-after-me songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1297
source_excerpt: Hey Hey Bo Diddly Bop (leader sings a line, everyone repeats) This is a repeat after me song!
skills_developed: listening, memory, rhythm
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: repeat-after-me, cumulative, camp song
tags: ["camp", "call-and-response", "yell"]
language: en
normalized_name: hey hey bo diddly bop
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part82
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A repeat-after-me camp song where the leader sings a line and everyone repeats. Each verse adds a new character (surfer dude, rockin' woman, Dominos man, penguin, etc.) using a cumulative format that builds up from the previous verses.

rules:
Leader sings a line, everyone repeats. Each verse introduces a new character with a new prop 'in my hand', then stacks all previous characters at the end. Ends with 'Hey Hey Bo Diddly STOP!'

variations:
Additional verses submitted by Rachel Rivera include characters like jammin' man, Alan Iverson, Toni Braxton, Mike Tyson, Mia Hamm, Dodger Fan, Michael Jackson.


name: Ham and Eggs
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp chant
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1298
keywords: chant, teams, camp, volume
tags: ["camp", "chant", "teams", "loud"]
language: en
normalized_name: ham and eggs
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part81
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A two-team call-and-response camp chant about frying eggs. Split participants into two halves who alternate lines, starting quietly and getting progressively louder, ending as loud as possible.

rules:
Split participants into 2 halves. Start off quietly and get progressively louder, ending as loud as you can. Team 1 and Team 2 alternate lines, with everyone joining for the final 'Ham and Eggs'.

source_excerpt:
Team 1 -    I LIKE MINE FRIED NICE AND BROWN (normal)
Team 2 -    I LIKE MINE FRIED UPSIDE DOWN (a bit louder)


name: Ham and Eggs
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: call-and-response songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1298
skills_developed: listening, teamwork
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: call-and-response, two-team, volume
tags: ["camp", "yell", "loud"]
language: en
normalized_name: ham and eggs
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part82
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A two-team call-and-response camp song where participants split into two halves and sing alternating lines, starting quietly and getting progressively louder, culminating in a final 'HAM AND EGGS' shouted as loud as possible.

rules:
Split participants into 2 teams. Team 1 sings their line, Team 2 responds. Each round gets louder. Everyone shouts 'HAM AND EGGS' at the end.

source_excerpt:
Split the participants into 2 halves. Start off quietly and get progressively louder, ending as loud as you can!


name: One Bright Day
rules: Leaders shout and camp repeats every line.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: nonsense chant
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1299
keywords: nonsense, chant, paradox, camp
tags: ["camp", "chant", "leader-repeat", "nonsense"]
language: en
normalized_name: one bright day
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part81
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A nonsense/paradox camp chant full of contradictions (dead boys get up to fight, blind man sees, deaf policeman hears noise). Leaders shout and camp repeats every line.

source_excerpt:
One bright day in the middle of the night,
Two dead boys  got up to fight,
One was blind and the other couldn't see,


name: One Bright Day
rules: Leaders shout a line; camp repeats every line.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: repeat-after-me songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1299
source_excerpt: One bright day in the middle of the night, Two dead boys got up to fight,
skills_developed: listening, humor
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: paradox, repeat-after-me, humorous
tags: ["camp", "yell", "nonsense"]
language: en
normalized_name: one bright day
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part82
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A call-and-repeat camp song full of nonsensical paradoxes. Leaders shout a line and the camp repeats every line. The lyrics are humorous contradictions (dead boys fighting, a blind man who saw).


name: The Old Crow Flew
rules: Leader sings a line, everyone repeats. In place of the ____ you make a 'raspberry' noise.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1300
source_excerpt: The old crow flew, Into the country store, He ___ on the counter, He ___ on the floor,
keywords: call and response, camp song, humorous, raspberry
tags: ["camp", "song", "leader-repeat", "funny"]
language: en
normalized_name: the old crow flew
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part81
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous call-and-response camp song where in place of a blank the singers make a 'raspberry' noise. The old crow flies into a country store and makes a mess everywhere.


name: The Old Crow Flew
rules: Leader sings a line, everyone repeats. In place of the ____ you make a 'raspberry' noise.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: repeat-after-me songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1300
source_excerpt: (Leader sings a line, everyone repeats. In place of the ____ you make a 'raspberry' noise.)
skills_developed: listening, humor
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: repeat-after-me, humorous, sound effects
tags: ["camp", "yell", "raspberry"]
language: en
normalized_name: the old crow flew
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part82
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A repeat-after-me camp song where the leader sings a line and everyone repeats. The song involves a crow flying into a country store and making a 'raspberry' noise in various places (counter, floor, coffee, tea), with the humorous ending that the singer is glad the crow didn't do it on them.


name: Long Johns
rules: Leader yells a line; everyone repeats. Each verse adds a new animal with its corresponding sound.
variations: Additional animal verses: snake (hiss), monkey (ooh), bear (roar), frog in a blender (AHHHHH).
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: repeat-after-me songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1301
source_excerpt: (leader yells a line; everyone repeats) I got my long johns I got my long johns on
skills_developed: listening, humor
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: repeat-after-me, animals, sounds
tags: ["camp", "yell", "animals"]
language: en
normalized_name: long johns
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part82
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A repeat-after-me camp song where the leader yells a line and everyone repeats. Each verse features a different animal (horse, cow, snake, monkey, bear, frog) wearing long johns, with the group making the appropriate animal sound.


name: Funky Chicken
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: action songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1302
source_excerpt: Let me see you funky chicken! (All) WHAT'S THAT YOU SAY?
skills_developed: coordination, humor, listening
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: action song, call-and-response, characters
tags: ["camp", "yell", "actions", "movement"]
language: en
normalized_name: funky chicken
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part82
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A call-and-response camp song with actions. The leader calls out a character (Funky Chicken, Mae West, Dracula, Orangutan, Elvis Presley, etc.) and the group responds 'WHAT'S THAT YOU SAY?' then everyone performs the character's action during the chorus.

rules:
Leader calls a character name, all respond 'WHAT'S THAT YOU SAY?'. During chorus everyone performs the action associated with the character. Actions are described for each character (e.g. Funky Chicken: dance in a circle with arms crooked as chicken wings; Dracula: one arm up in front of face like a cape).

variations:
Additional characters: Elvis Presley, Cleopatra, John Travolta, Michael Jordan (swish basketball action), Biffy-man, dying bug (lie on back and kick arms and legs), Pee-Wee Herman, the polka (poke person beside you).


name: Our Guides are Dynamite
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: cheers
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1303
source_excerpt: Our Guides are dynamite, Woah - oh we're gonna win tonight
skills_developed: team spirit
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: cheer, Girl Guides, spirit
tags: ["camp", "yell", "Girl Guides"]
language: en
normalized_name: our guides are dynamite
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part82
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short energetic camp cheer/yell for Girl Guides, often sung in conjunction with 'Thunderation'. The group chants about winning tonight with escalating volume.


name: Shoogey Shoogey Cheer
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: cheers
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1304
skills_developed: coordination, team spirit, movement
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: cheer, action, hip shake
tags: ["camp", "yell", "movement"]
language: en
normalized_name: shoogey shoogey cheer
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part82
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A lively camp cheer with actions involving hip shaking. The cheer addresses a group/campsite by name, then has everyone shake their rear and do the 'Shoogey Shoogey' moves in different directions (left, right, up, down). Includes a variant called 'Chuga Chuga'.

rules:
Insert the name of your group/campsite/unit. Do actions as directed: turn left and shake hips, turn right and shake hips, point hands to sky, point hands to ground. Chuga Chuga version: chuga up, chuga down, to the side, other side.

variations:
Chuga Chuga version: 'Hey there (name), you're a real cool cat, You've got a lot of this and a lot of that / So don't you be afraid of the boogie man / Just do the chuga chuga as fast as you can'

source_excerpt:
Hey there (insert name of your group/campsite/unit/whatever), you're a real cool cat!
You got a lot of this and a lot of that!


name: The Lil' Green Frog
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: novelty songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1305
source_excerpt: The other day I met a frog A lil' green frog Upon a log
skills_developed: humor, singing
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: frog, humorous, novelty song
tags: ["camp", "song", "children"]
language: en
normalized_name: the lil' green frog
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part82
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short humorous camp song (to the tune of 'The Littlest Worm') about a little green frog on a log who catches a fly and then hops away. The moral: don't make friends with frogs!


name: Today is Monday
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: action songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1306
source_excerpt: Today is Monday Monday is a moo moo day Today is Tuesday Tuesday is a tricky day
skills_developed: coordination, memory, listening
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: days of week, action song, cumulative
tags: ["camp", "song", "actions", "movement"]
language: en
normalized_name: today is monday
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part82
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A call-and-repeat camp song that goes through each day of the week, giving each day a silly name (moo moo day, tricky day, wugga wugga day, etc.) with associated actions. Includes a chorus and a cumulative structure building up all previous days. Has detailed physical actions for each day.

rules:
Most of the song is call and repeat. Chorus: Leader asks 'Are you feeling happy?' and all respond. Actions for each day: Moo moo = milk a cow; Tricky = hands beside head like antlers; Wugga wugga = bend knees, sway; Thugga thugga = punch air with fists; Freaky = throw arms up; Super = superman pose; Day of rest = hold arms like opera singer and hold 'rest' as long as possible.


name: I Like Bananas
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: cheers/yells
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1307
source_excerpt: I like bananas, coconuts, and grapes! (louder) I like bananas, coconuts, and grapes!
skills_developed: humor, energy
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: yell, Tarzan, escalating volume
tags: ["camp", "yell", "Tarzan"]
language: en
normalized_name: i like bananas
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part82
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short escalating camp yell where participants shout 'I like bananas, coconuts, and grapes!' three times, getting louder each time and beating on their chest, ending with 'That's why they call me Tarzan of the Apes!'

rules:
Say the first line at normal volume, repeat louder, then even louder while beating on your chest, then finish with the punchline.


name: Here We Sit Like Birds In The Wilderness
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: waiting songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1308
source_excerpt: Here we sit like birds in the wilderness, Birds in the wilderness, Birds in the wilderness.
skills_developed: patience, humor
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: waiting song, Girl Scouts, repetition
tags: ["camp", "song", "waiting", "Girl Guides"]
language: en
normalized_name: here we sit like birds in the wilderness
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part82
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A waiting song perfect to sing when waiting for a girl or group of girls to arrive so the unit can start an activity. It repeats with different animals (birds in the wilderness, bugs on a cedar log) while waiting for someone by name to come. Gets louder with each repetition.

rules:
Fill in the blank with the name of whoever you are waiting for. Repeat a number of times, getting louder each time.


name: Aiken Drum
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: novelty songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1313
skills_developed: singing, memory
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: moon man, food, traditional
tags: ["camp", "song", "traditional", "food"]
language: en
normalized_name: aiken drum
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part82
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A traditional camp song about a man who lives in the moon named Aiken Drum, whose clothing and features are all made of food items. Each verse describes a different part of his body/clothing (hat of pudding, coat of turkey, belt of licorice, pants of fish sticks, buttons of walnuts, hair of spaghetti, eyes of jelly beans, mouth of marshmallow).

source_excerpt:
There was a man lived in the moon,
Lived in the moon, lived in the moon.
There was a man lived in the moon,
And his name was Aiken Drum.


name: Aiken Drum
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1313
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, cumulative song, moon, food
tags: ["camp", "silly", "cumulative"]
language: en
normalized_name: aiken drum
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part83
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A cumulative camp song about a man who lives in the moon named Aiken Drum, whose clothing and body parts are all made of food items. Each verse adds a new food-based body part, building on all previous verses.

source_excerpt:
There was a man lived in the moon, Lived in the moon, lived in the moon. There was a man lived in the moon, And his name was Aiken Drum.


name: Boa Constrictor
rules: Sing through the verses in sequence, adding a new body part each time. Repeat the whole song.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: cumulative songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1314
skills_developed: humor, memory, singing
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: snake, cumulative, humorous
tags: ["camp", "song", "cumulative", "body parts"]
language: en
normalized_name: boa constrictor
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part82
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A cumulative camp song about being eaten by a boa constrictor, body part by body part. Each verse adds a new body part being eaten (toe, knee, thigh, bum, arm, neck) with a rhyming exclamation, until the singer is fully eaten.

source_excerpt:
I'm being eaten my a boa constrictor,
A boa constrictor, a boa constrictor
I'm being eaten by a boa constrictor
And I don't like it one bit


name: Boa Constrictor
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1314
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, silly, boa constrictor, body parts
tags: ["camp", "silly", "repetitive"]
language: en
normalized_name: boa constrictor
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part83
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A funny camp song where a boa constrictor progressively eats the singer from toe to head, with humorous rhyming lines for each body part consumed.

source_excerpt:
I'm being eaten my a boa constrictor, A boa constrictor, a boa constrictor I'm being eaten by a boa constrictor And I don't like it one bit


name: Ravioli
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: cumulative songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1315
skills_developed: singing, memory
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: ravioli, cumulative, Alouette
tags: ["camp", "song", "cumulative", "food"]
language: en
normalized_name: ravioli
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part82
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song to the tune of 'Alouette', about having ravioli on different parts of your body. Each verse adds a new body part (hair, chin, tie, shirt, skirt/pants, shoes, floor), building cumulatively.

rules:
Sung to the tune of 'Alouette'. Each verse asks 'Do I have it in my [body part]?' and the response is 'Yes you have it in your [body part].' Then list all previously mentioned body parts. Continue with: tie, shirt, skirt (pants), shoes, floor.

source_excerpt:
Ravioli, I like ravioli;
Ravioli, it's so good for me.
Do I have it in my hair?
Yes you have it in your hair.


name: Ravioli
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1315
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, cumulative, ravioli, Alouette
tags: ["camp", "silly", "cumulative", "food"]
language: en
normalized_name: ravioli
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part83
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A cumulative camp song to the tune of 'Alouette' about ravioli getting on various body parts and items of clothing. Each verse adds another location and repeats all previous ones.

source_excerpt:
Ravioli, I like ravioli; Ravioli, it's so good for me. Do I have it in my hair? Yes you have it in your hair.


name: She Went Into the Water
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: novelty songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1316
skills_developed: singing, humor
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: water, humorous, bathing suit
tags: ["camp", "song", "humor", "swimming"]
language: en
normalized_name: she went into the water
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part82
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song to the tune of 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic' about a girl wading progressively deeper into water, getting each body part wet (toes, feet, ankles, shins, knees, thighs) until the humorous reveal that she finally got her bathing suit wet.

rules:
Sing to the tune of 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic'. Progress through body parts from toes upward. Each verse ends with 'But she didn't get her ... wet, yet' until the final verse.

source_excerpt:
She went into the water and she got her toes all wet.
She went into the water and she got her toes all wet.


name: She Went Into the Water
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1316
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, silly, water, progressive
tags: ["camp", "silly", "repetitive", "punchline"]
language: en
normalized_name: she went into the water
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part83
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song to the tune of 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic' about a girl progressively getting wetter and wetter, with a punchline at the end revealing she's getting her bathing suit wet.

source_excerpt:
She went into the water and she got her toes all wet. She went into the water and she got her toes all wet. But she didn't get her . . . . . . wet, yet.


name: The Billboard Song
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1317
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, silly, advertising, brands
tags: ["camp", "silly", "humor"]
language: en
normalized_name: the billboard song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part83
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song about a tattered billboard with mixed-up advertising slogans combining different well-known brand names and products in nonsensical ways.

source_excerpt:
As I was walking down the street one dark and dreary day, I came upon a billboard and much to my dismay, The sign was torn and tattered from the rain the night before.


name: C is for Cookie
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1318
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, Cookie Monster, cookies, alphabet
tags: ["camp", "fun", "Sesame Street"]
language: en
normalized_name: c is for cookie
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part83
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song as sung by Cookie Monster celebrating the letter C and cookies, with humorous observations about round things that look like the letter C.

source_excerpt:
C is for cookie, that's good enough for me C is for cookie, that's good enough for me C is for cookie, that's good enough for me Oh, cookie, cookie, cookie starts with C


name: They Say That In the Army
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: pages 1320-1321
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, army, Girl Guides, complaint, humorous
tags: ["camp", "silly", "adaptable", "Girl Guides"]
language: en
normalized_name: they say that in the army
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part83
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song originally from WWII army life, adapted for Girl Guide camp with many verses complaining about camp conditions including food, beds, tents, toilets, and leaders, all in a comic exaggerated style.

variations:
Has many variants for Guide Camp including verses about bugs, toast, beds, eggs, cocoa, swimming, porridge, music, tents, leaders, drinks, boys, toilets, boats, shoes, nurse, latrines, showers, chicken, Kool-aid, spaghetti, clothes, kids, cookies, outhouses, insects, hiking, fires, milk, and a positive finale verse.

source_excerpt:
They told me in the Army, the girls are mighty fine You ask for Betty Grable, they give you Frankenstein


name: Sleepy Camper
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1321
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, silly, morning, sleepy
tags: ["camp", "funny", "morning"]
language: en
normalized_name: sleepy camper
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part83
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song to the tune of 'What Can You Do With a Drunken Sailor?' about waking up a sleepy camper, with silly suggestions like pulling her out of bed with a bowline knot or throwing her in the lake.

source_excerpt:
What do you do with a sleepy camper? What do you do with a sleepy camper? What do you do with a sleepy camper Early in the morning?


name: Mom, Wash My Underwear
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1322
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, underwear, silly, parody
tags: ["camp", "funny", "parody", "God Bless America"]
language: en
normalized_name: mom, wash my underwear
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part83
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short humorous camp song to the tune of 'God Bless America' about asking mom to wash the singer's only pair of underwear.

source_excerpt:
Mom, wash my underwear, my only pair. We can find them, and move them, From the heap by the side of the chair.


name: God Bless My Underwear
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1323
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, underwear, parody, God Bless America
tags: ["camp", "funny", "parody"]
language: en
normalized_name: god bless my underwear
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part83
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song parody of 'God Bless America' about a beloved but worn-out pair of underwear, with two different versions of the lyrics.

variations:
Second version: 'I have worn them, and torn them / On the seat of the old rocking chair. / From the washer, to the dryer, / To the old sewing machine.'

source_excerpt:
God bless my underwear, my only pair. Stand beside them, and guide them, Through the rips, through the holes, through the tears.


name: Rubber Duckie
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1324
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, Sesame Street, bath, rubber duck
tags: ["camp", "classic", "children's song", "Sesame Street"]
language: en
normalized_name: rubber duckie
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part83
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
The classic Sesame Street song about Rubber Duckie as sung by Ernie, celebrating the joy of bath time with a rubber duck.

source_excerpt:
Rubber Duckie, you're the one, You make bath time lots of fun, Rubber Duckie, I'm awfully fond of you;


name: Boom Boom Ain't It Great to be Crazy
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1325
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, silly, crazy, nonsense
tags: ["camp", "funny", "nonsense", "energetic"]
language: en
normalized_name: boom boom ain't it great to be crazy
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part83
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A zany camp song with many silly verses about absurd scenarios including a flea stepping on an elephant's toe, a penguin in pink slacks, combination underwear, and other nonsensical situations. Has two chorus versions and many additional verses.

variations:
Second version with chorus 'I'm going crazy / Don't you want to come along' with different verses about a cat that ate yarn and kittens in sweaters, puppies in Ford sedans, and Mary's little lamb.

source_excerpt:
Boom Boom, ain't it great to be Crazy? Boom Boom, ain't it great to be Crazy? Giddy and Foolish all day long Boom Boom, ain't it great to be Crazy!


name: Backwards Song
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1326
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, backwards, wordplay, silly
tags: ["camp", "funny", "wordplay", "bedtime"]
language: en
normalized_name: backwards song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part83
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song where everything is described in reverse or mixed up — the singer walks up the door, opens the stairs, says their pyjamas, and puts on their prayers. A fun wordplay song for camp.

source_excerpt:
Well I walked up the door and I opened the stairs Said my pyjamas and I put on my prayers. Turned off the bed and jumped into the light All because you kissed me (kiss) goodnight!


name: The Cannibal Song
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1327
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, cannibal, silly, Row Your Boat
tags: ["camp", "silly", "dark humor", "parody"]
language: en
normalized_name: the cannibal song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part83
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A darkly humorous camp song to the tune of 'Row, Row, Row Your Boat' told from the perspective of cannibals cooking and eating humans.

source_excerpt:
Stir, stir, stir the soup Taste it with a spoon Yummy, yummy, yummy, yummy Hope she'll be done soon.


name: Georgie
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1328
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, silly, Georgie, punchline
tags: ["camp", "funny", "punchline"]
language: en
normalized_name: georgie
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part83
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A funny camp song about a daily ritual of making faces at a neighbor named Georgie every morning at half past eight, ending with a punchline where the singer loses their head.

source_excerpt:
Every morning at half past eight I go "naaaah" to Georgie. And every morning at half past eight He goes "naaaah" to me.


name: Weenie Man
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1329
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, weenie, hot dog, silly
tags: ["camp", "funny", "food"]
language: en
normalized_name: weenie man
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part83
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A fun camp song about a weenie man who owns a weenie stand, with two versions — one short version and one that continues with a story about marrying the weenie man and having weenie kids who cause trouble.

variations:
Second version continues: 'I married the weenie man / We moved to Weenie Land / We had to weenie kids who blew up the cat, POP! / They went to weenie jail / We paid a weenie bail'

source_excerpt:
I know a weenie man He owns a weenie stand He sells most anything from hot dogs on down down down One day I'll join his life I'll be his weenie wife Hot dog! I love that weenie man


name: Weenie Man
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1329
source_excerpt: I know a weenie man He owns a weenie stand He sells most anything from hot dogs on down down down
keywords: camp song, weenie, funny
tags: ["camp", "humorous", "song"]
language: en
normalized_name: weenie man
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part84
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song about a weenie man who owns a weenie stand. It has two versions — one shorter version and one with extra verses about weenie kids and weenie jail.

variations:
Two versions provided: Nora's version (shorter) and a longer version with additional verses about weenie kids going to weenie jail.


name: Wee-Wee Song
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1330
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, silly, potty humor, energetic ending
tags: ["camp", "funny", "energetic"]
language: en
normalized_name: wee-wee song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part83
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song about potty training gone wrong, starting with a baby on a wee-wee pot and building to an energetic finale with the singer proclaiming they wee wee almost any time.

source_excerpt:
When I was just a wee-wee tot They took me off my wee-wee cot And put me on my wee-wee pot To see if I could wee or not


name: Wee-Wee Song
rules: The last verse is sung slowly at first, then speeds up for the final line.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1330
keywords: camp song, funny, wee-wee
tags: ["camp", "humorous", "song"]
language: en
normalized_name: wee-wee song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part84
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song about a child and wee-wee experiences, sung with varying speeds. The chorus repeats 'wee wee wee' and the verses describe childhood potty-training moments.

source_excerpt:
Wee wee wee, wee wee wee, wee wee wee wee wee wee wee
Wee wee wee, wee wee wee, wee wee wee wee wee wee wee!


name: Tidal Wave
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1331
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, Hawaiian, tidal wave, chant
tags: ["camp", "tropical", "chant"]
language: en
normalized_name: tidal wave
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part83
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song with a Hawaiian theme about a melody started by natives, with a chorus mimicking a tidal wave chant and verses about native girls singing and boys swinging.

source_excerpt:
There's a funny little sunny little melody ch-ch-ch That was started by the natives down in wy-ki-ki Like a tropical storm down beside the sea


name: Tidal Wave
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1331
keywords: camp song, Hawaiian, tidal wave
tags: ["camp", "song", "Hawaiian"]
language: en
normalized_name: tidal wave
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part84
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A Hawaiian-themed camp song with a chorus imitating a Hawaiian chant. It describes a tropical melody started by natives and carried forward by native girls and boys.

source_excerpt:
Ti-I-I-dal wa-a-a-ave ti-I-I-dal ooo-na-wa-ne-a (uh)
Ti-I-I-dal wa-a-a-ave ti-I-I-dal ooo-na-wa-ne-a (uh)


name: Aardvarks Are My Friends
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1332
source_excerpt: Aardvarks are my friends Aardvarks are my friends Aardvarks are my friends Aardvarks are my friends
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, aardvark, repetitive, Yankee Doodle
tags: ["camp", "silly", "minimalist", "repetitive"]
language: en
normalized_name: aardvarks are my friends
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part83
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A minimalist comedic camp song to the tune of 'Yankee Doodle' consisting entirely of the repeated line 'Aardvarks are my friends' sung twelve times.


name: Aardvarks Are My Friends
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1332
source_excerpt: Aardvarks are my friends Aardvarks are my friends Aardvarks are my friends
keywords: camp song, aardvark, Yankee Doodle
tags: ["camp", "humorous", "song", "parody"]
language: en
normalized_name: aardvarks are my friends
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part84
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song to the tune of 'Yankee Doodle' where the only lyric repeated many times is 'Aardvarks are my friends'.


name: Sam Sam the Lavatory Man
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1333
keywords: camp song, bathroom humor, Sam
tags: ["camp", "humorous", "song"]
language: en
normalized_name: sam sam the lavatory man
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part84
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song about Sam, the lavatory/toilet paper man. Two versions provided — both involve Sam as chief inspector of the outhouse and feature bathroom humor.

variations:
Second version by Krysta Hendrickson calls him 'Sam, Sam, the toilet paper man' and ends with him 'Scoopin' up the poop with his own bare hands!'

source_excerpt:
Sam, Sam, the lavatory man,
Chief inspector of the out-house can,
Toilet paper, toilet paper, paper towels,


name: I Had a Little Chicken
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1334
source_excerpt: Well, I had a little chicken And she wouldn't lay an egg So I poured hot water all around her leg
keywords: camp song, chicken, Turkey in the Straw
tags: ["camp", "humorous", "song", "parody"]
language: en
normalized_name: i had a little chicken
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part84
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song to the tune of 'Turkey in the Straw' about a chicken that wouldn't lay an egg. Different substances poured on the chicken's leg produce funny egg results (hot water = hard boiled egg, hot chocolate = Easter egg, gun powder = hand grenade, etc.).

variations:
Extra verses by Sue Markle: hot oil = fried egg, chocolate = Cadbury egg, beet juice = pickled egg, milk = scrambled eggs, dye = Easter eggs.


name: Boy and a Girl in a Little Canoe
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1335
source_excerpt: Just a boy and a girl in a little canoe And the moon is shining all around
keywords: camp song, canoe, romantic, humorous
tags: ["camp", "song", "romance", "humorous"]
language: en
normalized_name: boy and a girl in a little canoe
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part84
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A romantic/humorous camp song about a boy and girl paddling a canoe under the moonlight, ending with a humorous twist where the boy asks for a kiss or the girl must swim.


name: Cornflakes and Milk
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1336
keywords: camp song, cornflakes, love song, parody
tags: ["camp", "humorous", "song", "parody"]
language: en
normalized_name: cornflakes and milk
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part84
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous love song comparing the singer's devotion to their beloved with their love of cornflakes and milk. It parodies romantic ballads with cereal-based declarations of love.

source_excerpt:
Your eyes are like diamonds
Your hair is like silk (Ba da da da dum)
I'll love you always
Like cornflakes and milk (Ba da da da dum)


name: Frog Kissin'
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1337
keywords: camp song, frog, fairy tale, prince
tags: ["camp", "song", "fairy tale", "humorous"]
language: en
normalized_name: frog kissin'
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part84
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song inspired by the fairy tale of a prince turned into a frog by a witch's spell, and how a kiss breaks the curse. The song encourages finding and kissing frogs (metaphorically — loving people as they are).

source_excerpt:
If you've never been frog kissin'
Well, you don't know what you've been missin', yeah
There's a world of opportunity under each and every log


name: Muff the Tragic Wagon
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1338
keywords: camp song, Puff the Magic Dragon, parody, wagon
tags: ["camp", "song", "parody", "humorous"]
language: en
normalized_name: muff the tragic wagon
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part84
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A parody of 'Puff the Magic Dragon' about a little boy Tommy Pumpkin and his beloved wagon Muff who is eventually destroyed by a garbage truck.

source_excerpt:
Muff the tragic wagon, lived by the street,
And rolled along the boulevard, through rain and snow and sleet.


name: Dead Dog Rover
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1339
keywords: camp song, parody, dog, rover
tags: ["camp", "song", "parody", "humorous"]
language: en
normalized_name: dead dog rover
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part84
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous parody song to the tune of 'I'm Looking Over This Four Leaf Clover' about a dog named Rover who was run over by a lawn mower, with its body parts scattered around the yard.

source_excerpt:
I'm looking over my dead dog Rover
That I over-ran with the mower.
First leg is missing, the second is gone.


name: Be Kind To Your Web-Footed Friends
rules: Repeat the song each time at a higher pitch.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1340
keywords: camp song, duck, Sousa march, animals
tags: ["camp", "song", "animals", "humorous"]
language: en
normalized_name: be kind to your web-footed friends
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part84
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song to a Sousa march tune about being kind to ducks and web-footed creatures. It ends with a self-referential joke telling the audience it will be sung again 'a little bit high-er'.

source_excerpt:
Be kind to your web-footed friends,
For a duck may be somebody's mother,
They live in a swamp all alone,


name: Swatting Skeeters
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1341
source_excerpt: I'm forever swatting skeeters, Little beasts that buzz and bite. They're always nigh,
keywords: camp song, mosquitoes, skeeters, parody
tags: ["camp", "song", "parody", "humorous"]
language: en
normalized_name: swatting skeeters
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part84
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song to the tune of 'I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles' about swatting mosquitoes (skeeters) that buzz and bite.


name: Wee Baby Moon
rules: On the second time around, hum the first two lines and sing only the last two lines.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1342
source_excerpt: There's a wee baby moon lying on his back With his little silver toes in the air
keywords: camp song, moon, gentle
tags: ["camp", "song", "nature", "gentle"]
language: en
normalized_name: wee baby moon
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part84
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A gentle camp song about a wee baby moon lying on his back with his silver toes in the air, all alone in the wide blue sky but not caring.


name: Wee Baby Moon
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1561
keywords: moon, nature, camp song, whimsical
tags: ["song", "camp", "nature"]
language: en
normalized_name: wee baby moon
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part98
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A whimsical camp song about a little moon lying on its back in the sky, with additional verses about a baby bear and a loon, each carefree in their own environment. Multiple versions exist with varying verses.

variations:
Short version (two verses) and longer versions adding a baby bear, a baby loon, and a final verse about the moon smiling and singing.

source_excerpt:
There's a wee baby moon lying on it's back
With its little silvery toes in the air
And he is all by himself in the wide dark sky
And the funny little moon doesn't care.


name: Announcements Song
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1343
keywords: camp song, announcements, parody, interactive
tags: ["camp", "song", "interactive", "humorous", "parody"]
language: en
normalized_name: announcements song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part84
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song used to introduce announcements, featuring multiple verses that parody well-known songs and nursery rhymes. Leaders can add personalized verses and physical actions. The song builds energy before important announcements.

rules:
Various verses can be added. One verse involves all leaders gathering around the announcer and messing up their hair, ending with a 'FLUSH' where everyone grabs some hair and pulls.

variations:
Multiple extra verse sets provided by Jackie and Jo Vondenhuevel, including verses referencing 'Old MacDonald', 'Row Row Row Your Boat', 'The Old Grey Mare', and personalized toilet bowl verses.

source_excerpt:
Announcements, announcements, announcements!
A terrible death to die, wahoo!
A terrible death to die, wahoo!


name: Queen Buffy
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1344
source_excerpt: My name is Queen Buffy, my age is 16 My father's a farmer down yonder green
keywords: camp song, Queen Buffy, humorous
tags: ["camp", "song", "humorous"]
language: en
normalized_name: queen buffy
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part84
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song about Queen Buffy, a 16-year-old farmer's daughter who wakes up and admires herself in the mirror. Has a recurring chorus about 'mutton chops'.


name: There's a Daisy On My Toe
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1345
source_excerpt: There's a daisy on my toe, It's not alive it does not grow, It's just a tattoo of a flower
keywords: camp song, daisy, tattoo, humorous
tags: ["camp", "song", "humorous"]
language: en
normalized_name: there's a daisy on my toe
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part84
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short humorous camp song about a tattoo of a daisy on the singer's toe, explaining it's not a real flower but just a tattoo to look pretty in the shower.


name: Dirty Lil
rules: Each verse ends with '(hawk, spit)' as a physical action.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1346
source_excerpt: Dirty Lil, Dirty Lil Lives on top of Garbage Hill Never washes, never will
keywords: camp song, dirty, humorous, Little Brown Jug
tags: ["camp", "song", "humorous", "parody"]
language: en
normalized_name: dirty lil
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part84
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song to the tune of 'The Little Brown Jug' about various 'dirty' characters who never wash. Each verse names a different dirty person and ends with a 'hawk, spit' action.


name: Bring Back My Neighbours to Me
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1347
keywords: camp song, parody, My Bonnie, neighbours
tags: ["camp", "song", "parody", "humorous"]
language: en
normalized_name: bring back my neighbours to me
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part84
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song parody of 'My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean' about sticking feet out the window at night and finding the neighbours dead the next morning.

source_excerpt:
Last night as I lay on my pillow
Last night as I lay on my bed
I stuck my feet out the window
Next morning my neighbours were dead!


name: A, You're Adorable
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1348
source_excerpt: A - You're adorable B - You're so beautiful C - You're a cutie full of charms
keywords: camp song, alphabet, love song
tags: ["camp", "song", "alphabet", "sweet"]
language: en
normalized_name: a, you're adorable
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part84
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A sweet alphabet-based love song where each letter of the alphabet corresponds to an affectionate description of a loved one, working through the entire alphabet.


name: Found a Peanut
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1361
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, peanut, cumulative, funny
tags: ["camp", "song", "funny", "scouting"]
language: en
normalized_name: found a peanut
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part86
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A cumulative camp song telling the story of finding a rotten peanut, eating it anyway, getting sick, calling the doctor, having an operation, dying, and going to the afterlife. The song has many verses sung to a repetitive melody.

variations:
Extra verses contributed by Joyce Rabellino: going to Heaven, kicking an angel, going the other way, kissing the Devil.

source_excerpt:
Found a peanut, found a peanut,
Found a peanut last night.
Last night, I found a peanut.
Found a peanut last night.


name: Ninety Nine Bottles of Beer On The Wall
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1362
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, countdown, bottles, beer
tags: ["camp", "song", "classic", "countdown"]
language: en
normalized_name: ninety nine bottles of beer on the wall
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part86
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A classic countdown camp song where singers count down from 99 bottles of beer on the wall to zero, with each verse reducing the count by one.

rules:
Continue counting backwards all the way to one bottle of beer, then finish with 'No more bottles of beer on the wall!'

variations:
Alternate version: 'Take one down, pass it around' instead of 'If one of those bottles should happen to fall'.

source_excerpt:
Ninety-nine bottles of beer on the wall,
Ninety-nine bottles of beer,
If one of those bottles should happen to fall,
Ninety-eight bottles of beer on the wall!


name: L-O-L-L-I-P-O-P
variations: Includes extra verse about O-U-T-H-O-U-S-E (outhouse) sent by Julie.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1363
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, spelling, lollipop, funny
tags: ["camp", "song", "spelling", "funny"]
language: en
normalized_name: l-o-l-l-i-p-o-p
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part86
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A spelling song that spells out various words (lollipop, bubblegum, castor oil, davenport, outhouse) in a rhythmic, humorous way with verses about each item.

source_excerpt:
L-O-L-L-I-P-O-P
L-O-double L-I P-O-P
Spells lollipop, lollipop
It's the only decent kind of candy, candy


name: Mary Had Some Marmalade
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1364
source_excerpt: Mary had some marmalade and Mary had some jam. Mary had some oyster sauce, and Mary had some Spam.
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, food, funny, Battle Hymn
tags: ["camp", "song", "funny", "food"]
language: en
normalized_name: mary had some marmalade
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part86
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous song sung to the tune of 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic' about Mary eating various foods (marmalade, jam, oyster sauce, Spam, lemonade, ginger beer) and then feeling sick.


name: I Wanna Be A Dog (Dog Breath)
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1365
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, dog, funny, action
tags: ["camp", "song", "funny", "animals"]
language: en
normalized_name: i wanna be a dog (dog breath)
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part86
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous song by Barry Louis Polisar where the singer wishes they could be a dog, listing all the fun things dogs can do like chasing cats, wagging their tail, digging holes, and sniffing other dogs.

source_excerpt:
Oh, I wanna have dog breath
(pant, pant)
I wanna learn to growl
(grrr)
Scratch fleas and ticks, chase after sticks,
I want the moon to make me howl!


name: Woodpecker
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1366
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, woodpecker, call and response, funny
tags: ["camp", "song", "call-and-response", "animals"]
language: en
normalized_name: woodpecker
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part86
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short, funny call-and-response song sung to the tune of 'Turkey in the Straw' about putting your head in a woodpecker's hole. The woodpecker keeps telling you to remove it and then put it back.

source_excerpt:
I put my head in the woodpecker's hole
And the woodpecker said, "God bless my soul!"
Get it out      (Get it out)
Get it out      (Get it out)
Remove it!


name: Herman The Worm (song)
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1367
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, worm, Herman, story song
tags: ["camp", "song", "funny", "story"]
language: en
normalized_name: herman the worm (song)
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part86
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A story song about Herman the worm whose hearts were broken by tragedy — his father was used as fish bait, the early bird took his wife, his grandmother ended up in apple pie, his girlfriend Sally turned into a butterfly, and his next love was cut apart by a lawnmower.

rules:
Chorus: Herman the worm (clap clap clap clap clap), all his hearts were broken but he never gave up on love.

source_excerpt:
Herman the worm ( clap clap clap clap clap)
All his hearts were broken, but he never gave up on love.


name: Thermos Song
description: A short, sweet camp song about picking out a thermos — white with a red stripe and a red cap.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1368
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, thermos, short
tags: ["camp", "song"]
language: en
normalized_name: thermos song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part86
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
source_excerpt:
I'm picking out a thermos for you, for you
No ordinary thermos will do, will do
It's white with a red stripe and a red cap too


name: Duck Rover
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1369
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, ducks, cowboy, funny
tags: ["camp", "song", "animals", "humor"]
language: en
normalized_name: duck rover
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part86
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous cowboy-themed camp song about a duck rover from Montana who rounds up ducks, drives them to a flooded corral, and lives a life of duck-herding adventure and loneliness.

source_excerpt:
I'm an old duck rover from out in Montana
Round up them duckies and drive 'em along
To a flooded corral where we bulldog and brand 'em


name: Kaalvoet Klonkie (The Barefoot Flea)
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1370
source_excerpt: "Sir, my name is Klonkie, the barefooted flea And I'm fishing for tackies In your cup of tea.
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, flea, barefoot, South Africa
tags: ["camp", "song", "funny", "animals"]
language: en
normalized_name: kaalvoet klonkie (the barefoot flea)
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part86
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A song to the tune of 'On Top of Old Smokey', written in Johannesburg 1970, about Klonkie the barefoot flea who is fishing for shoes (tackies) in a cup of tea because all the other fleas wear pink or blue shoes and he has bare feet.


name: Fido
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1371
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, tongue twister, dog, Fido
tags: ["camp", "song", "tongue-twister", "animals"]
language: en
normalized_name: fido
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part86
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A tongue-twister song sung to the tune of 'I Am Slowly Going Crazy' about a dog named Fido. Each verse scrambles the words of the previous verse, making it increasingly difficult to sing.

source_excerpt:
I had a dog his name was Fido
I had raised him from a pup
He could stand up on his hind legs
If you hold his front legs up


name: Old Brown Cow
rules: Substitute an appropriate noise wherever you see a 'phut'.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1372
source_excerpt: The old brown cow went phut against the wall Phut against the wall Phut against the wall
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, cow, silly, noise
tags: ["camp", "song", "silly", "animals"]
language: en
normalized_name: old brown cow
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part86
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short, silly camp song about a cow making a 'phut' sound against a wall. The 'phut' is to be substituted with an appropriate noise as suggested by the song leader.


name: Softly Falls the Rain Today
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1373
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, rain, Guides, camping
tags: ["camp", "song", "weather", "scouts"]
language: en
normalized_name: softly falls the rain today
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part86
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song sung to the tune of 'Taps' about rainy weather at camp, humorously asking whether campers brought scuba masks, tied their tent flaps, and learned to swim.

source_excerpt:
Softly falls the rain today
As our campfire floats away
Silently each Guide should ask
Did I bring my scuba mask?


name: The Puppy Dog Song
rules: The first verse is sung slow, the second verse fast, the third verse slow, the fourth verse fast.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1374
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, dog, food, funny
tags: ["camp", "song", "animals", "funny"]
language: en
normalized_name: the puppy dog song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part86
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous song about a puppy dog who doesn't get proper dog food and instead receives strange leftovers like sausage and custard covered in mustard, pizza three days old, green deli ham with blackberry jam, and slimy ice cream cones.

variations:
Two versions provided: original by Julia Ricciardi and alternate version from New Zealand by Ashleigh.

source_excerpt:
They give me sausage and custard, covered in mustard
Pizza 3 days old.
Green deli ham, with blackberry jam stuck to the side of my bowl.


name: The Long Nail
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1375
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, hiking, nail, funny
tags: ["camp", "song", "hiking", "humor"]
language: en
normalized_name: the long nail
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part86
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song sung to the tune of 'The Long Trail' about a nail that has worked its way through the sole of a shoe and into the foot of a hiker, and their desire to stop and pull it out.

source_excerpt:
There's a long, long nail a winding
Into the sole of my shoe
And it's worked it's way into my foot
A mile or two


name: Doughnut Shop
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1376
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, doughnut, clever, punchline
tags: ["camp", "song", "funny", "wordplay"]
language: en
normalized_name: doughnut shop
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part86
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A clever song sung to the tune of 'Turkey in the Straw' about visiting a doughnut shop, paying with a five-cent piece that has a hole in it, and pointing out that the doughnut has a hole too.

source_excerpt:
"There's a hole in the nickel and it goes right through."
I said "Aye there's a hole in the doughnut too."
"Thanks for the doughnut. Good day!"


name: Penny in the Gum Slot
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1377
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, letter substitution, gum, word game
tags: ["camp", "song", "word-game", "language"]
language: en
normalized_name: penny in the gum slot
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part86
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song where after each verse, the leader calls out a letter and singers must substitute every word starting with that letter sound in the next verse, making it increasingly silly and difficult.

rules:
After each verse, the leader calls out a letter and for the next verse, you sing every word starting with that letter. For example with 'B': 'Bie but ba benny bin ba bum blot...'

source_excerpt:
I put the penny in the gum slot
See the gum go 'round
I get the gum and you get the wrapper
Cause I put the penny in the gum slot


name: Penny in the Gum Slot
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1377
keywords: camp song, letter substitution, cumulative song
language: en
normalized_name: penny in the gum slot
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part87
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A cumulative camp song where singers substitute every word beginning with a called letter. After each verse the leader calls out a letter, and the next verse replaces all initial consonants with that letter.

rules:
After each verse, the leader calls out a letter and for the next verse you sing every word starting with that letter.

source_excerpt:
I put the penny in the gum slot
See the gum go 'round
I get the gum and you get the wrapper
Cause I put the penny in the gum slot


name: The S'Mores Song
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1378
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, s'mores, camping, food, campfire
tags: ["camp", "song", "food", "campfire"]
language: en
normalized_name: the s'mores song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part86
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short camp song sung to the tune of the 'Pizza Hut' song, celebrating s'mores — marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate bar — and how they make camping more fun.

source_excerpt:
A marshmallow, a marshmallow,
A graham cracker and a chocolate bar.
S'mores, s'mores, camping is more fun when you have s'mores.


name: Sweet Violets
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1379
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, audience participation, call and response, funny
tags: ["camp", "song", "participation", "humor"]
language: en
normalized_name: sweet violets
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part86
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song with a running gag where the audience shouts out an expected rhyming word and is told 'No!' The story is about a farmer giving a young miss a lecture on farm topics. The chorus features 'Sweet violets, sweeter than the roses'.

source_excerpt:
There once was a farmer who took a young miss
In back of his barn to give her a... (all: "kiss!")
No!
Lecture on horses and chickens and eggs


name: Sweet Violets
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1379
keywords: humorous song, anticipation, audience participation
language: en
normalized_name: sweet violets
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part87
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous song where listeners anticipate a risqué word but the singer always says something innocent instead, creating a comedy of expectation.

source_excerpt:
There once was a farmer who took a young
miss
In back of his barn to give her a... (all:
"kiss!")
No!


name: Greg the Goat
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1380
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, goat, Girl Guides, funny
tags: ["camp", "song", "animals", "scouts"]
language: en
normalized_name: greg the goat
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part86
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song sung to the tune of 'O Christmas Tree' (or 'Tom the Toad'), written by a Girl Guide, about Greg the goat who wandered past the moat and ended up being served up on a dish by Mr. Giles.

source_excerpt:
Oh Greg the goat,
Oh Greg the goat,
Why did you go out past the moat?
You went out past the drawbridge,
And now you're in somebody's fridge.


name: Greg the Goat
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1380
source_excerpt: Oh Greg the goat, Oh Greg the goat, Why did you go out past the moat?
keywords: camp song, humorous, goat
language: en
normalized_name: greg the goat
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part87
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song sung to the tune of 'O Christmas Tree' (or 'Tom the Toad'), about a goat named Greg who wanders past the moat and ends up being eaten.


name: Lying In My Sleeping Bag
rules: Repeat the song, adding more and more sounds to each verse.
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1381
source_excerpt: Lying in my sleeping bag Couldn't get to sleep Looked at my watch And I wanted to weep
keywords: camp song, cumulative, sleeping bag, night sounds
language: en
normalized_name: lying in my sleeping bag
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part87
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A cumulative camp song about lying awake in a sleeping bag and hearing night sounds. Each verse repeats and adds new sounds such as crickets, dogs, ambulances, and sprinklers.


name: Down By The Bay
variations: Verses can use preset silly lines or be personalised with each participant's name for extra fun.
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1382
skills_developed: creativity, rhyming
keywords: camp song, call and response, rhyming, silly
language: en
normalized_name: down by the bay
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part87
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A classic call-and-response camp song with two verse variants, where singers insert silly rhyming lines about animals doing absurd things. Verses can be drawn from a long list or made up using participants' names.

rules:
There appear to be two versions of the verse. Singers insert a silly rhyming line (e.g. 'Did you ever see a llama, wearing pink pyjamas?') before the refrain. Verses can also be personalised with each girl's name.

source_excerpt:
Down by the bay
Where the watermelons grow
Back to my home
I dare not go
For if I do
My mother will say...
Have you ever seen a...


name: Ghost Chickens in the Sky
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1383
keywords: camp song, parody, humorous, ghost chickens
language: en
normalized_name: ghost chickens in the sky
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part87
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous parody camp song sung to the tune of 'Ghost Riders in the Sky', about a chicken farmer haunted by the ghost chickens of the birds he sent to be fried.

source_excerpt:
A chicken Farmer went out one dark and windy day
And by the coop he rested as he went along his way
When all at once a rotten egg hit him in the eye
It was the sight he dreaded, ghost chickens in the sky.


name: Good King Wenceslas - Barnyard Style
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1384
keywords: camp song, barnyard, participation, animal sounds
language: en
normalized_name: good king wenceslas - barnyard style
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part87
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A participatory version of Good King Wenceslas where the group is divided into animals (sheep, cows, pigs). When pointed to, each group calls out their animal sound on the proper note.

rules:
Divide circle into groups: one group is sheep, cows, and pigs. When pointed to they call out their animal sound on the proper note for the song.

source_excerpt:
Divide circle into groups: one group is sheep, cows, and pigs. When pointed to they call out their animal sound on the proper note for the song.


name: Ain't Gonna Rain No More
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1385
keywords: camp song, humorous, silly verses
language: en
normalized_name: ain't gonna rain no more
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part87
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song with a chorus about rain not returning and multiple silly verses about Mary's lamb, a bullfrog, a peanut on a railroad track, a cow, roaches, bedbugs, and more.

source_excerpt:
Oh, it ain't gonna rain no more, no more,
It ain't gonna
rain no more.
It rained last week and the week before,
It ain't gonna
rain no more.


name: Green 'n Yellow
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1386
keywords: camp song, dialogue song, humorous
language: en
normalized_name: green 'n yellow
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part87
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous song structured as a dialogue between Henry and his mother. Henry went into the woods, ate worms, discovers they were actually snakes, and ends up dying — requesting green and yellow flowers.

source_excerpt:
What colour were those worms, Henry my son?
What colour were those worms, my beloved one?
Green and yellow, green and yellow,
Oh, Mother come quick, 'cause I feel very sick,
And I wanna lay down and die!


name: Hippopotamus Song (Mud, Mud, Glorious Mud)
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1387
keywords: camp song, humorous, hippopotamus, Flanders Swann
language: en
normalized_name: hippopotamus song (mud, mud, glorious mud)
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part87
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A classic humorous song by Flanders & Swann about a hippopotamus who serenades his hippopotami maid with a song about the glories of mud. Includes verses about their meeting and his later married life.

variations:
An extra verse from 'At the drop of another hat' describes the hippopotamus now married and father of ten, longing to be single again.

source_excerpt:
Mud, mud, glorious mud
Nothing quite like it for cooling the blood
So follow me follow, down to the hollow
And there let me wallow in glorious mud


name: Hole in the Bottom of the Sea
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1388
skills_developed: memory
keywords: camp song, cumulative, memory song
language: en
normalized_name: hole in the bottom of the sea
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part87
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A classic cumulative camp song that builds up items inside each other: a hole, a log, a bump, a frog, a fly, a wing, and finally a flea, all nested one within the other.

rules:
Each verse adds a new item nested inside the previous, building to the final verse listing all items from flea down to hole.

source_excerpt:
There's a hole in the bottom of the sea,
There's a hole in the bottom of the sea,
There's a hole, there's a hole,
There's a hole in the bottom of the sea.


name: If All of the Raindrops
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1389
keywords: camp song, silly, food, imagination
language: en
normalized_name: if all of the raindrops
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part87
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A fanciful camp song imagining raindrops as lemon drops and gum drops, rainbows as Chicken McNuggets, mosquitoes as nachos, and other absurd food substitutions, with the singer standing outside mouth open wide.

variations:
Multiple verses substituting various weather phenomena with food items. Extra verse by Emmeline Kirton: snowflakes as Hershey bars and milkshakes.

source_excerpt:
If all of the raindrops were lemon drops and gum drops,
Oh, what a world this would be!
I'd stand outside with my mouth open wide


name: I Have Lost My Underwear
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1390
source_excerpt: I have lost my underwear, I don't care, I'll go bare. Bye, bye longjohns.
keywords: camp song, humorous, underwear
language: en
normalized_name: i have lost my underwear
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part87
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song sung to the tune of 'Bye Bye Blackbird' about losing one's long johns and not caring to go bare.


name: Five Green and Speckled Frogs
rules: Repeat each verse counting down from five frogs to none, with one frog jumping in per verse.
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1391
skills_developed: counting
keywords: camp song, counting, frogs, children
language: en
normalized_name: five green and speckled frogs
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part87
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A classic countdown camp song about five green and speckled frogs sitting on a log eating bugs; one by one they jump into the pool until none remain.

source_excerpt:
Five green and speckled frogs
Sat on a speckled log
Eating the most delicious bugs
Yum-yum!
One jumped into the pool
Where it was nice and cool
Now there are four green speckled frogs.


name: Me And My Dinosaur
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1392
keywords: camp song, imagination, dinosaur, friendship
language: en
normalized_name: me and my dinosaur
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part87
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A whimsical camp song about a lonely child who befriends a giant dinosaur who shows up at the door. Together they eat cookies, ride on the dinosaur's back, and travel to Africa by hopscotch.

source_excerpt:
One day when the weather was cloudy and gray
And I wished that someone would come out and
play
I heard a knock-knock
And I opened the door
And there stood the loveliest big dinosaur!


name: I Wish I Were a Little Bar of Soap
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1393
skills_developed: creativity
keywords: camp song, silly, wish, cumulative
language: en
normalized_name: i wish i were a little bar of soap
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part87
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A silly cumulative camp song sung to the tune of 'If You're Happy and You Know It' where singers wish to be various objects or creatures (bar of soap, mosquito, English sparrow, orange, etc.) and describe the funny things they would do.

variations:
Many contributed verses including: bar of soap, mosquito, English sparrow, orange, bottle of pop, hunk of mud, striped skunk, fishy in the sea, foreign car, girl scout, radio, baked beans, green latrine, candle flame, safety pin, kangaroo, Castor Oil, water bed, onion, bottle of Coke, green pea, red Corvette, slippery root, monkey in the zoo, beddy bug, piece of glass.

source_excerpt:
Oh I wish I were a little bar of soap
Oh I wish I were a little bar of soap
Oh I'd slippy and I'd slidey over everybody's hidy
Oh I wish I were a little bar of soap


name: I Wish I Were a Little Bar of Soap
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1393
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, funny, silly, wish
tags: ["cumulative song", "campfire", "girl guides"]
language: en
normalized_name: i wish i were a little bar of soap
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part88
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A funny cumulative camp song sung to the tune of 'If You're Happy and You Know It', with many verses where the singer wishes they were various silly or gross things (a bar of soap, a mosquito, an English sparrow, etc.).

rules:
Sing each verse to the tune of 'If You're Happy and You Know It'. Multiple verses can be added or substituted.

variations:
Many extra verses contributed by various people, including: mosquito, English sparrow, bitty orange, bottle of pop, hunk of mud, striped skunk, fishy in the sea, foreign car, girly scout, radio, tin of baked beans, green latrine, candle flame, safety pin, kangaroo, spoon of Castor Oil, water bed, onion, bottle of Coke, green pea, red Corvette, slippery root, monkey in the zoo, beddy bug, piece of glass.

source_excerpt:
Oh I wish I were a little bar of soap
Oh I wish I were a little bar of soap
Oh I'd slippy and I'd slidey over everybody's hidy
Oh I wish I were a little bar of soap


name: Keep On The Sunny Side
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1394
keywords: camp song, knock-knock, Easter Bunny, participation
language: en
normalized_name: keep on the sunny side
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part87
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song with a chorus about keeping on the sunny side of life, interspersed with a series of escalating knock-knock jokes about the Easter Bunny, ending with a twist punchline.

rules:
Between choruses, perform a series of knock-knock jokes as scripted (Ether Bunny, Nother, Stella Nother, Cargo runs them over, Boo-hoo, then Ya comeback).

variations:
Karen Dawson contributed an extra ending: Knock-Knock / Ya / Ya who? / See, I told you he'd be back!

source_excerpt:
Keep on the sunny side, always on the sunny side,
Keep on the sunny side of life, YEE-HAW!
You will feel no pain as we drive you all insane, so
Keep on the sunny side of life!


name: Keep On The Sunny Side
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1394
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, knock-knock jokes, funny, call and response
tags: ["campfire", "leader song", "audience participation"]
language: en
normalized_name: keep on the sunny side
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part88
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A funny camp song combining a chorus ('Keep on the sunny side of life') with a series of knock-knock jokes about the Ether Bunny. A leader leads the jokes and the group responds.

rules:
Sing the chorus, then between choruses do a series of knock-knock jokes. The jokes build on each other (Ether Bunny, Nother Ether Bunny, Stella Nother Ether Bunny, then Cargo runs them over, then Boo/don't cry, then Ya/he's back).

source_excerpt:
Keep on the sunny side, always on the sunny side,
Keep on the sunny side of life, YEE-HAW!
You will feel no pain as we drive you all insane, so
Keep on the sunny side of life!


name: The Hearse Song
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1395
keywords: camp song, hearse, dark humour, worms
language: en
normalized_name: the hearse song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part87
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A darkly humorous camp song warning listeners not to laugh when a hearse goes by, describing in graphic detail what happens to the body after burial — worms eating the corpse.

source_excerpt:
Don't ever laugh when the hearse goes by
Or you may be the next to die
Ah-ooo! Ah-ooo!
They'll wrap you up in a clean white sheet
And put you down about six feet deep


name: The Hearse Song
rules: Sing each verse with the 'Ah-ooo! Ah-ooo!' refrain after each pair of lines.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1395
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, spooky, funny, worms
tags: ["campfire", "gross humor"]
language: en
normalized_name: the hearse song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part88
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A spooky and humorous camp song about what happens after you die, involving worms playing pinochle and eating your body parts. Includes dramatic 'Ah-ooo!' refrains.

source_excerpt:
Don't ever laugh when the hearse goes by
Or you may be the next to die
Ah-ooo! Ah-ooo!
They'll wrap you up in a clean white sheet
And put you down about six feet deep


name: Lemme
rules: Divide singers into two groups: one side sings the boy's lines, the other sings the girl's lines.
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1396
keywords: camp song, call and response, pun, dialogue
language: en
normalized_name: lemme
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part87
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A call-and-response song divided between two groups (boys and girls) where the boy's name 'Lemme' sounds like 'Let me kiss you' and each girl's name is a pun (Ida, I'll-a, Ollie), ending with consent.

source_excerpt:
Girl: What's your name little boy?
Boy: My name is Lemme...
Girl: Lemme what little boy?
Boy: Lemme kiss you!


name: Lemme
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1396
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, call and response, wordplay, funny
tags: ["two groups", "campfire"]
language: en
normalized_name: lemme
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part88
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A funny call-and-response song where two groups sing alternating lines — one side as 'the boy' and one as 'the girl'. The humor comes from word-play on names (Lemme = 'let me', Ida = 'I don't want to', I'll-a = 'I'll ask my momma', Ollie = 'all right').

rules:
Divide singers into two groups: one sings the boy's lines, the other sings the girl's lines. The exchange ends with 'Ollie right!' and a kiss sound.

source_excerpt:
Girl: What's your name little boy?
Boy: My name is Lemme...
Girl: Lemme what little boy?
Boy: Lemme kiss you!


name: Little Peter Rabbit
rules: Sing to the tune of 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic'.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1397
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, rabbit, flea, funny
tags: ["campfire", "children's song"]
language: en
normalized_name: little peter rabbit
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part88
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short and simple camp song to the tune of 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic' about Little Peter Rabbit having a flea upon his ear and flicking it away.

source_excerpt:
Little Peter Rabbit had a flea upon his ear,
Little Peter Rabbit had a flea upon his ear,
Little Peter Rabbit had a flea upon his ear,
And he flicked it and it flew away


name: Michael Finnegan
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1398
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, circular song, funny, Michael Finnegan
tags: ["campfire", "never-ending song"]
language: en
normalized_name: michael finnegan
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part88
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A circular camp song about a man named Michael Finnegan, with humorous verses about his whiskers, fishing, climbing a tree, and singing. The song loops back to 'begin again' at the end of each verse.

rules:
Sing each verse and end with 'Poor old Michael Finnegan, begin again.' The circular nature encourages repeating the whole song.

source_excerpt:
There was a man named Michael Finnegan.
He grew whiskers on his chin-egan.
Wind came out and blew them in again.
Poor old Michael Finnegan, begin again.


name: Banjo Song
variations: A second version of the lyrics: 'I used to play on my banjo, but my banjo was broke...'
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1399
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, tongue twister, banjo, funny
tags: ["campfire", "tongue trill challenge"]
language: en
normalized_name: banjo song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part88
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A fun camp song about a broken banjo. The trick is to sing it a second time adding a 'llll' sound (tongue trill) at every capitalized letter, making it a tongue-twister challenge. A second version of the lyrics also exists.

rules:
First time: sing normally. Second time: add a 'llll' sound at every capitalized letter. Can also try multiple 'llll's or singing faster and faster.

source_excerpt:
The second time you sing it, to put a "llll" sound at every capitalized letter. You can also try adding multiple "llll's" or singing the song faster and faster each time.


name: My Body Has Calamine Lotion
rules: Sing to the tune of 'My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean'.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1400
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, poison ivy, calamine lotion, funny
tags: ["campfire", "girl guides"]
language: en
normalized_name: my body has calamine lotion
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part88
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song to the tune of 'My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean' about getting a rash from poison ivy after picking flowers.

source_excerpt:
My body has calamine lotion.
My body's as sore as can be.
The flowers I picked for leaders.
Turned out to be poison ivee.


name: My Dog Jelly
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1401
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, dog, jelly, beans, funny
tags: ["campfire", "substitution song"]
language: en
normalized_name: my dog jelly
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part88
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A funny camp song about a dog named Jelly who runs away and comes back. The humor comes from substituting various bean types (Lima, Green, Brown, Baked, Garbonzo, Refried, Mister, Human) for 'Jelly' to make silly verses.

rules:
Sing the verse and chorus. You can substitute LIMA, GREEN, BROWN, BAKED, GARBONZO, REFRIED, MISTER, or HUMAN for 'JELLY' to make more silly verses.

variations:
Multiple versions of the verse contributed by Shelagh Walsh, Michelle Berry, Karen Hobson, and the original.

source_excerpt:
My dog JELLY ran away
He came back the very next day.
I asked JELLY where he'd been
Where oh where has JELLY been?


name: Newfoundland Hymn (If I Had The Wings Of A Butterfly)
variations: Extra verses from Nancy Wieme: skeeter and airplane.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1402
source_excerpt: Open your hymn books And turn to page 28 And if you can't find page 28 Turn to 14 twice!
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, mock hymn, butterfly, funny, campfire
tags: ["campfire", "mock ceremony", "girl guides"]
language: en
normalized_name: newfoundland hymn (if i had the wings of a butterfly)
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part88
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A mock-hymn camp song where a 'leader' instructs everyone to open their hymn books to page 28, then leads a song about having the wings of various creatures (butterfly, sparrow, buzzard, turtle dove, skeeter, airplane). Ends with 'Amen. Close your hymn books. Good night. And PRAISE THE LORD!'

rules:
Leader says 'Open your hymn books and turn to page 28...'. Sing the verses with similar structure for butterfly, sparrow, buzzard, turtle dove, skeeter, airplane. End with 'Amen. Close your hymn books. Good night. And PRAISE THE LORD!'


name: Old Hogan's Goat
rules: Leader sings each line and the group repeats it in parentheses as an echo.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1403
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, echo song, goat, funny
tags: ["campfire", "call and echo"]
language: en
normalized_name: old hogan's goat
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part88
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A classic echo/repeat camp song about a man and his goat. The leader sings a line and the group echoes it. The goat eats shirts off the clothesline and is tied to a railroad track but saves itself by coughing up the shirts and flagging the train.

source_excerpt:
There was a man. (There was a man.)
Now, please take note. (Now, please take note.)
There was a man (There was a man)
Who had a goat. (Who had a goat.)


name: One Flea Fly (They Were Only Playing Leapfrog)
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: pages 1404-1405
source_excerpt: As one flea fly flew up the flu The other flea fly flew down (x4)
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, tongue twister, alliteration, flea fly
tags: ["campfire", "tongue twister song"]
language: en
normalized_name: one flea fly (they were only playing leapfrog)
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part88
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A tongue-twister camp song to the tune of 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic' about fleas, flies, and various alliterative creatures. Has two possible choruses and many additional verses with alliterative animal phrases.

rules:
Sing to the tune of 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic'. Choose either the 'Glory, glory how peculiar!' chorus or the 'They were only playing leapfrog!' chorus. Continue with alliterative verses.

variations:
Two chorus options. Many additional alliterative verses: pink porpoise, slick seal, striped snipe, giggly girl, black bug, pink poodle, hedge hog, bumble bee, photographer, spider, dumb digger, black bear, red rooster, big black bear, cruel croc, strong swimmer.


name: On Mules We Find
rules: Sing to the tune of 'Auld Lang Syne'.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1405
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, mules, wordplay, funny
tags: ["campfire", "short song"]
language: en
normalized_name: on mules we find
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part88
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short, witty camp song to the tune of 'Auld Lang Syne' that plays with the words 'before', 'behind', and 'two legs', creating a deliberately confusing and funny verse.

source_excerpt:
On mules, we find two legs behind, and two we find before.
We stand behind before we find what the two behind be for.


name: Ants Go Marching
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1406
skills_developed: counting, memory
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, ants, counting, marching
tags: ["campfire", "children's song", "counting song"]
language: en
normalized_name: ants go marching
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part88
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A classic counting camp song where ants march in increasing numbers (one-by-one through ten-by-ten), with each verse featuring a funny action for 'the little one' (sucking his thumb, tying his shoe, climbing a tree, etc.).

rules:
Sing each verse from one-by-one to ten-by-ten, with the little one doing a different action each time: one=suck his thumb, two=tie his shoe, three=climb a tree, four=close the door, five=do a jive, six=pick up sticks, seven=go to Heaven, eight=close the gate, nine=check the time, ten=start again.

source_excerpt:
The ants go marching one-by-one Hurrah! Hurrah!
The ants go marching one-by-one Hurrah! Hurrah!
The ants go marching one-by-one
The little one stopped to suck his thumb


name: On Top Of Spaghetti
rules: Sing to the tune of 'On Top of Old Smokey'. Follow the story of the meatball through each verse.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1407
source_excerpt: On top of spaghetti all covered with cheese I lost my poor meatball when somebody sneezed
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, spaghetti, meatball, funny
tags: ["campfire", "food song"]
language: en
normalized_name: on top of spaghetti
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part88
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A funny camp song to the tune of 'On Top of Old Smokey' about a meatball that rolls off a plate after a sneeze, rolls out the door, becomes mush under a bush, and eventually grows into a meatball tree with tomato sauce.


name: Pink Pyjamas
rules: Sing to the tune of 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic'. Repeat the chorus after each verse.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1408
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, pyjamas, nightie, funny, girl guides
tags: ["campfire", "girl guides", "sleepover song"]
language: en
normalized_name: pink pyjamas
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part88
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A funny camp song to the tune of 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic' about wearing or not wearing clothes in bed across different seasons. Known also as 'I Was Only Fooling'. Popular among Girl Guides. Multiple verses and chorus variants contributed by different groups.

variations:
Extra verse from 8th Guelph Guides about waking up with a pillow on head. Verse from Heidi Wilding about pink bikini. Alternate chorus from Vicky Hartley: 'Glory, glory hallelujah, Balmy breezes blowing through ya...'

source_excerpt:
I wear my pink pyjamas in the summer when it's hot
I wear my flannel nightie in the winter when it's not
And sometimes in the springtime and sometimes in the fall
I jump into my little bed with nothing on at all


name: Pony Song
rules: Sing the verses and act out the riding motions: front to front, back to back, side to side.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1409
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, pony, riding, action song
tags: ["campfire", "action song", "children's song"]
language: en
normalized_name: pony song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part88
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short, simple camp song about riding ponies, with action verses describing riding front to front, back to back, and side to side.

source_excerpt:
Here we are on our ponies,
Riding on our big fat ponies.
Here we are on our ponies,
This is what they told me...


name: Porridge Tragedy
rules: Sing to the tune of 'Clementine'. Tell the full story through the verses.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1410
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, porridge, girl guides, funny, story song
tags: ["campfire", "narrative song", "girl guides"]
language: en
normalized_name: porridge tragedy
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part88
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous narrative camp song to the tune of 'Clementine' about a mischievous Girl Guide who wakes up early and shouts war cries near the Guider's door. As punishment she is made to stir the porridge, falls in, and is served as breakfast stew. Ends with a moral about not disturbing the Guider's sleep.

source_excerpt:
In a camp down in the country
Dwelt some Guides on holiday.
23 there were in number
Quite enough to take away.


name: Porridge Tragedy
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1410
source_excerpt: In a camp down in the country Dwelt some Guides on holiday.
keywords: Girl Guides, camp song, porridge, Clementine
language: en
normalized_name: porridge tragedy
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part89
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song to the tune of Clementine about a Girl Guide who wakes up early disturbing her Guider, is punished by stirring porridge, and falls in.


name: Quartermaster Store
variations: Extra verses from Sandra O'Keefe: cheese, eggs, lard, kippers, beans, steak, bread, cakes.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1411
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, quartermaster, llamas, funny, store
tags: ["campfire", "cumulative song"]
language: en
normalized_name: quartermaster store
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part88
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A classic camp song with the refrain 'My eyes are dim, I cannot see, I have not brought my specks with me'. Various verses describe silly items found 'in the store', from llamas wearing pink pyjamas to cheese with dirty knees and beans as big as submarines.

rules:
Sing the chorus, then add verses about various items in the quartermaster store, each with a funny rhyming description.

source_excerpt:
My eyes are dim, I cannot see
I have not brought my specks with me
I have not brought my spectacles with me
There were llamas, llamas, wearing pink pyjamas
In the store, in the store


name: Quartermaster Store
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1411
source_excerpt: My eyes are dim, I cannot see I have not brought my specks with me
keywords: quartermaster, camp song, silly song
language: en
normalized_name: quartermaster store
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part89
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A silly camp song about items found in the quartermaster store, with a repeating chorus about dim eyes and missing spectacles. Each verse names a funny item (llamas in pyjamas, cheese with dirty knees, etc.).


name: Rubber Blubber Whale
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1412
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, tongue twister, whale, rubber, funny
tags: ["campfire", "tongue twister song"]
language: en
normalized_name: rubber blubber whale
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part88
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A fun tongue-twister camp song about a rubber blubber whale — first describing rubbing it, then getting one as a gift from daddy, then taking a bath with it. The repeating chorus is a tongue-twister exercise.

rules:
Sing each verse and repeat the tongue-twister chorus: 'Rub-a-dub your rubber blubber, rub-a-dub your rubber blubber, Rub-a-dub your rubber blubber whale...'

source_excerpt:
Rub-a-dub your rubber blubber whale,
Rub-a-dub your rubber blubber whale!
Rub-a-dub your rubber blubber, rub-a-dub your rubber blubber,
Rub-a-dub your rubber blubber whale, blubber whale,


name: Rubber Blubber Whale
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1412
source_excerpt: Rub-a-dub your rubber blubber whale, Rub-a-dub your rubber blubber whale!
keywords: whale, tongue twister, camp song
language: en
normalized_name: rubber blubber whale
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part89
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A fun camp song about a rubber blubber whale, involving repetitive tongue-twisting phrases. The singer's daddy bought them a rubber blubber whale and they take a bath with it.


name: She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1413
keywords: classic song, camp song, action song
language: en
normalized_name: she'll be coming 'round the mountain
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part89
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A classic camp song with many verses about a person coming around the mountain on horses. Includes extra verses with actions and sound effects contributed by various singers.

variations:
Extra verses contributed by various people including wearing pink pyjamas, silk pajamas, chicken and dumplings, indigestion, and a broken-down car.

source_excerpt:
She'll be coming around the mountain when she comes.
She'll be driving six white horses when she comes.


name: Shirley Temple
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1414
keywords: Shirley Temple, humorous song, camp song
language: en
normalized_name: shirley temple
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part89
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song in which the singer introduces themselves as Shirley Temple, boasting of various physical attributes (legs like Betty Gable, figure like Marilyn Monroe, hair like Ginger Rogers) but concluding with a self-deprecating punchline.

source_excerpt:
My name is Shirley Temple, and I have curly hair.
Because my knees are dimpled, I wear my skirts up here.


name: The Aardvark Song
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1416
source_excerpt: This is the start of a large dark aardvark song Ne ne ne ne, ne ne ne ne, yeah yeah yeah!
keywords: aardvark, camp song, animals, humour
language: en
normalized_name: the aardvark song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part89
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous two-verse camp song about aardvarks escaping from the zoo during mating season. A second verse by Shelagh describes the difficulty of being an aardvark (only eating ants) and concludes with a giraffe narrating.


name: I Like To Eat (Apples and Bananas)
rules: Repeat changing all the vowels to a, e, i, o, u (ex: A lake ta ate, A lake ta ate...)
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1417
source_excerpt: I like to eat, I like to eat I like to eat green apples and bananas
keywords: apples, bananas, vowel song, camp song
language: en
normalized_name: i like to eat (apples and bananas)
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part89
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song where the singer declares they like to eat apples and bananas, then repeats the verse changing all the vowels to a, e, i, o, u in turn, creating funny mispronunciations.


name: The Nonsense Song
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1418
source_excerpt: Oh, I was born, one night, one morn When the whistle went boom boom!
keywords: nonsense, silly song, camp song
language: en
normalized_name: the nonsense song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part89
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A nonsense camp song full of absurd and contradictory statements, including loop the loop in noodle soup, Easter eggs with ducks for children, and jumping into a 'phonia' in Barcelonia.


name: There's a Hole in My Bucket
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1419
source_excerpt: There's a hole in my bucket dear Liza, dear Liza There's a hole in my bucket dear Liza, a hole.
keywords: bucket, cumulative song, dialogue song, camp song
language: en
normalized_name: there's a hole in my bucket
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part89
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A classic cumulative camp song in a dialogue between Henry and Liza. Henry can't fetch water because his bucket has a hole; each solution Liza offers leads to another problem, ending where the song began.


name: The Wrong End
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1420
source_excerpt: Oh, rabbits have bright, shiny noses. I'm telling you this as a friend.
keywords: rabbit, short song, humour, camp song
language: en
normalized_name: the wrong end
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part89
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short humorous camp song to the tune of "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean" about why rabbits have shiny noses — because the powder puff is on the wrong end.


name: They Say That at Camp Woolsey
variations: The song can be adapted to fit your own favourite camp.
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1421
keywords: Camp Woolsey, Girl Guides, camp song, parody
language: en
normalized_name: they say that at camp woolsey
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part89
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song to the tune of "They Say That In The Army" with many verses lampooning various aspects of Camp Woolsey life: trails, Guiders, cooks, food, quartermaster, office staff, nurse, waterfront, tents, security, and the director.

source_excerpt:
They say that at Camp Woolsey, the trails are really great.
You go to look for one kid; you wind up losing eight.


name: Three Little Angels
rules: Repeat each verse with decreasing numbers (three, two, one) for each character type.
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1422
source_excerpt: Three little angels all dressed in white Tried to get to heaven on the end of a kite
keywords: angels, cumulative song, Girl Guides, camp song
language: en
normalized_name: three little angels
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part89
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A cumulative camp song with multiple verses about little angels, devils, leprechauns, Girl Guides, Martians, and goblins all trying to get to heaven on various objects that break, causing them to fall down — culminating in a punchline that they went to BED.

variations:
Angels, devils, leprechauns, Girl Guides, Martians, goblins — each with different conveyances (kite, bed, sewing machine, shoe, washing machine, B-52).


name: Tom the Toad (and other related songs)
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: pages 1423
source_excerpt: Oh, Tom the toad, Oh, Tom the toad, Why are you lying on the road?
keywords: toad, animals, O Christmas Tree, humorous, camp song
language: en
normalized_name: tom the toad (and other related songs)
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part89
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A collection of camp song verses all to the tune of "O Christmas Tree" about various animals meeting unfortunate ends on roads, in water, or otherwise. Includes Tom the Toad, Sam the Ham, Jake the Snake, Sue the Skunk, Possum Pete, Bill the Bug, Mat the Cat, Fred the Fish, Socks the Fox, and many more.

variations:
Many verses featuring different animals: Tom the Toad, Sam the Ham, Jake/Tom/Sam the Snake, Sue the Skunk, Possum Pete, Bill the Bug, Mat the Cat, Fred the Fish, Kitty Cat, Armadillo Tex, Froggie Fred, Swallow Sam, Doggie Spot, Bunny Ben, Billy Bat, Turtle Ted, Chicken Cluck, Rog the Dog, Socks the Fox, Dale the Deer, Hal the Hawk, Jan the Giraffe, Carl the Coon.


name: Watermelon Song
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1424
source_excerpt: You can plant a watermelon over my grave And let the juice (SLUURP) slip through!
keywords: watermelon, camp song, sound effects
language: en
normalized_name: watermelon song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part89
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short, fun camp song asking for a watermelon to be planted over the singer's grave so the juice can slip through, with a slurping sound effect and a line praising chocolate chip cookies but preferring watermelon rind.


name: We Came Together to Camp in the Sun
rules: Repeat the song changing the word "camp" to "play" and "sing".
variations: Can be changed to fit a specific camp name (e.g., 'We came to Woolsey to camp in the sun...').
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1425
source_excerpt: We came together to camp in the sun but it rained, Uh huh! It rained, and it rained
keywords: rain, camp song, Girl Guides
language: en
normalized_name: we came together to camp in the sun
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part89
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song about coming together to camp in the sun — but it rained instead, into the porridge, stew, and wellies. Repeats changing "camp" to "play" and "sing".


name: We Came Together to Camp in the Sun
rules: Repeat the song changing the word 'camp' to 'play' and 'sing'.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1425
source_excerpt: We came together to camp in the sun but it rained, Uh huh! It rained, and it rained
keywords: camp, rain, song, girl guides
tags: ["camp song", "funny", "adaptable"]
language: en
normalized_name: we came together to camp in the sun
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part90
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song about rain ruining camping plans, with humorous verses. Can be adapted to fit any camp's name.


name: We're From Camp Woolsey
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1426
source_excerpt: Oh, we're from Camp Woolsey. Yes, we're from the best camp.
keywords: Camp Woolsey, camp song, Girl Guides, mosquitoes
language: en
normalized_name: we're from camp woolsey
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part89
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A spirited camp song celebrating Camp Woolsey, with a chorus calling for mosquito repellent (Deep Woods Off). Two verses boast about the camp's spirit despite mosquitoes.


name: We're From Camp Woolsey
description: A camp pride song celebrating Camp Woolsey, with humorous verses about mosquitoes and camp life.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1426
keywords: camp, pride, song
tags: ["camp song", "funny"]
language: en
normalized_name: we're from camp woolsey
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part90
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
source_excerpt:
Oh, we're from Camp Woolsey. Yes, we're from the best camp. We come here in spring, summer, winter and fall.


name: Whooping Cough
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1427
source_excerpt: I said a way down the road Not so very far off A jay bird died Of the whooping cough
keywords: jaybird, whooping cough, short song, camp song
language: en
normalized_name: whooping cough
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part89
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short camp song about a jaybird that died of the whooping cough — it whooped so hard it whooped its head and tail right off.


name: Whooping Cough
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1427
source_excerpt: I said a way down the road Not so very far off A jay bird died Of the whooping cough
keywords: funny, bird, song
tags: ["camp song", "humorous"]
language: en
normalized_name: whooping cough
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part90
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short humorous camp song about a jaybird dying of the whooping cough, whooping so hard it loses its head and tail.


name: A Sailor Went to Sea
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1428
keywords: sailor, sea, wordplay, camp song
language: en
normalized_name: a sailor went to sea
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part89
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song in which a sailor goes to sea but only sees the bottom of the deep blue sea. Followed by a series of linked verses using wordplay — each verse ends with a word that sounds rude but is completed innocently in the next line.

source_excerpt:
A sailor went to sea sea sea
To see what he could see see see,
But all that he could see see see
Was the bottom of the deep blue sea sea sea.


name: A Sailor Went to Sea
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1428
keywords: sailor, sea, funny, song
tags: ["camp song", "humorous"]
language: en
normalized_name: a sailor went to sea
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part90
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A call-and-response camp song about a sailor and a steamboat, with humorous rhyming verses that trail off suggestively.

source_excerpt:
A sailor went to sea sea sea To see what he could see see see, But all that he could see see see Was the bottom of the deep blue sea sea sea.


name: Worms
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1429
keywords: worms, gross, funny, song
tags: ["camp song", "humorous", "classic"]
language: en
normalized_name: worms
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part90
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song about eating worms, with multiple well-known versions submitted by various contributors. Describes eating long, slimy, and fuzzy worms.

variations:
Multiple versions: one from Kathryn Wells, one from Kate Godwin, and one from M. Park with a chorus and extra verses about biting heads off and sucking the guts out.

source_excerpt:
Nobody likes me, everybody hates me I'm going down the garden to eat worms Long thin slimy ones, short fat fuzzy ones Ooey gooey, ooey gooey worms


name: Six Little Ducks
variations: Extra verses by Twyla Gange: ducks diving into water and slowly waddling home.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1430
keywords: ducks, river, song, girl guides
tags: ["camp song", "classic", "animal"]
language: en
normalized_name: six little ducks
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part90
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song about six little ducks going to the river, led by the one with a feather on his back, with actions implied by the waddling and quacking.

source_excerpt:
Six little ducks that I once knew Fat ones, skinny ones, then there were two But the one little duck with the feather on his back He led the others with a quack, quack, quack


name: You Can't Get to Heaven
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: pages 1431
keywords: heaven, call-and-response, funny, song
tags: ["camp song", "humorous", "classic", "call-and-response"]
language: en
normalized_name: you can't get to heaven
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part90
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A call-and-response camp song with many humorous verses about all the things you can't use to get to heaven (roller skates, rockets, limousines, etc.), with a repeating refrain.

variations:
Many submitted verses from contributors including: roller skates, rocking chair, trolley car, rocket ship, powder and paint, limousine, skis, Boy Scout's knee, dirty jeans, and many more.

source_excerpt:
Oh, you can't get to heaven (Oh, you can't to heaven) On roller skates. (On roller skates.) You'll roll right by (You'll roll right by) Those pearly gates.


name: Middies Bloomers
variations: Other verses: straw hats/knee socks, girdle/sneakers.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1432
keywords: clothes, funny, song
tags: ["camp song", "humorous"]
language: en
normalized_name: middies bloomers
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part90
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short, humorous camp song about wearing middies and bloomers all day long, with additional verses about straw hats, knee socks, girdles, and sneakers.

source_excerpt:
Middies, bloomers, Middies, bloomers all day long. She wears them in the morning, she wears them at noon


name: Prunes
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1433
source_excerpt: No matter how young a prune may be He's always full of wrinkles.
keywords: prunes, funny, song
tags: ["camp song", "humorous"]
language: en
normalized_name: prunes
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part90
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short, playful camp song about prunes always being full of wrinkles, comparing baby prunes to their dads.


name: Little Red Nose
description: A very short camp song about how a little red nose got red from being kissed by frost.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1435
keywords: nose, frost, winter, song
tags: ["camp song", "short"]
language: en
normalized_name: little red nose
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part90
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
source_excerpt:
How did you get that little red nose? I suppose frost kissed it one, Frost kissed it twice. Poor little red nose, cold as ice.


name: My Frog
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1436
keywords: frog, nature, funny, song, brownie
tags: ["camp song", "girl scouts", "animal"]
language: en
normalized_name: my frog
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part90
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song (to the tune of the Brownie Smile Song) about a girl who found a frog behind a log and wants to keep it despite her leader's objection.

source_excerpt:
I have something in my pocket that I found behind a log. My leader said to turn it loose, but I want to keep my frog.


name: Big Blue Frog
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1437
keywords: frog, love, funny, song
tags: ["camp song", "humorous", "animal"]
language: en
normalized_name: big blue frog
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part90
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song about being in love with a big blue frog, with verses about neighbours disapproving and raising a family together.

source_excerpt:
I'm in love with a big blue frog A big blue frog loves me It's not as bad as it appears He wears glasses and he's six foot three


name: Baby Duck
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1439
keywords: duck, bunny, skunk, animal, song
tags: ["camp song", "animal", "funny"]
language: en
normalized_name: baby duck
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part90
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song about being born a baby duck, with additional verses about a baby bunny and a smelly skunk.

variations:
Second verse by Hilary Foster about being born a baby bunny. Third verse by Debbie Aldridge about a smelly skunk hiding under a bunk.

source_excerpt:
Oh what a bit of luck That I was born a baby duck With rubber socks and rubber shoes I can waddle where I choose


name: Hump De Dump
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1440
keywords: rhythm, nursery rhyme, funny, song
tags: ["camp song", "humorous", "interactive"]
language: en
normalized_name: hump de dump
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part90
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song with a rhythmic beat phrase into which a nursery rhyme is inserted, then interrupted with a comedic 'UH! Ain't that funky now?'

rules:
Sing the 'Hump dee dump' rhythm, then insert a nursery rhyme to the rhythm (e.g. 'Mary had a little lamb'), then interrupt with 'UH! Ain't that funky now?' complete with hip thrust, and repeat.

source_excerpt:
Hump dee dump Hump hump dee dud-dy dud-dy (insert nursry rhyme to rhythm, e.g.:) Mary had a little lamb whose fleece was white as snow


name: We Are Crazy
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1441
keywords: crazy, funny, song, frere jacques
tags: ["camp song", "humorous", "tune parody"]
language: en
normalized_name: we are crazy
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part90
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short, silly camp song to the tune of 'Frere Jacques' about being crazy, nuts, and happy little morons.

variations:
A second version sent by Kathryn Wells uses 'funny little moon men' with car noise and finger-waggling actions.

source_excerpt:
We are crazy, we are crazy We are nuts, we are nuts Happy little morons, happy little morons We are nuts, we are nuts.


name: We Are Crazy
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1441
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: crazy, nuts, frere jacques, camp song
tags: ["camp", "song", "silly"]
language: en
normalized_name: we are crazy
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part91
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song sung to the tune of 'Frere Jacques'. Singers declare they are crazy and nuts, with actions on certain sounds (finger waggle over lips for 'brrm', finger horns on head for 'eek').

rules:
Sung to the tune of 'Frere Jacques'. An alternate version replaces 'happy little morons' with 'funny little moon men' and adds sound effects and gestures.

variations:
Second version by Kathryn Wells replaces 'Happy little morons' with 'Funny little moon men' and ends with 'Brrm, brrm, eek!' with corresponding actions.

source_excerpt:
We are crazy, we are crazy
We are nuts, we are nuts
Happy little morons, happy little morons
We are nuts, we are nuts.


name: Bee
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1442
keywords: bee, sting, funny, song
tags: ["camp song", "humorous", "animal"]
language: en
normalized_name: bee
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part90
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song to the tune of 'Old Hogan's Goat' about a bee sitting on a wall who gets hit by a boy with a stick and retaliates by stinging.

source_excerpt:
There was a bee-i-ee-i-ee, Sat on a wall i-all-i-all, And he could sting i-ing-i-ing, And that's not all-i-all-i-all


name: Bee
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1442
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: bee, sting, old hogan's goat, camp song
tags: ["camp", "song", "silly", "animals"]
language: en
normalized_name: bee
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part91
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song sung to the tune of 'Old Hogan's Goat', about a bee that stings a boy who hit it with a stick.

rules:
Sung to the tune of 'Old Hogan's Goat'. Each line includes an echo syllable extension (e.g., 'bee-i-ee-i-ee', 'wall i-all-i-all').

source_excerpt:
There was a bee-i-ee-i-ee,
Sat on a wall i-all-i-all,
And he could sting i-ing-i-ing,
And that's not all-i-all-i-all,


name: Johnny Rebec
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1443
keywords: sausage, machine, funny, song
tags: ["camp song", "humorous", "classic"]
language: en
normalized_name: johnny rebec
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part90
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song about a Dutch boy named Johnny Rebec who invents a sausage-making machine that grinds up neighbourhood cats and dogs — and eventually Johnny himself.

source_excerpt:
I knew a little Dutch boy, his name was Johnny Rebec, He used to deal in sausages, and sauerkraut, and spec, He made the finest sausages that you have ever seen, And one day he invented, a sausage-making machine.


name: Johnny Rebec
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1443
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: Johnny Rebec, sausage machine, Dutch boy, camp song
tags: ["camp", "song", "humorous", "dark humour"]
language: en
normalized_name: johnny rebec
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part91
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song about a Dutch boy named Johnny Rebec who invents a sausage-making machine. The song ends with Johnny being ground up in his own machine.

rules:
Sung in verses with a repeated chorus. The chorus warns about the machine grinding up neighbourhood cats and dogs.

variations:
A similar song titled 'Dunderbeck's Machine' exists in 'The World's Best Funny Songs' (Esther J. Nelson, 1988).

source_excerpt:
I knew a little Dutch boy, his name was Johnny Rebec,
He used to deal in sausages, and sauerkraut, and spec,


name: Cannibal King
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1444
keywords: cannibal king, romance, funny, song
tags: ["camp song", "humorous", "classic"]
language: en
normalized_name: cannibal king
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part90
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song about a cannibal king who falls in love with a dusty maid, swims across a lake to kiss her, and eventually they have a family. Includes 'kissy' sound effects and a spelling section.

source_excerpt:
Oh, the cannibal king with the big nose ring Fell in love with the dusty ma-aa-aid And every night by the pale moonlight Across the lake he swa-aa-am


name: Cannibal King
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1444
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: cannibal king, camp song, moonlight, kiss
tags: ["camp", "song", "silly", "actions"]
language: en
normalized_name: cannibal king
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part91
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song about a cannibal king who falls in love with a maid, swims across a lake, and eventually starts a family. Includes kissing sound effects and spelling out words.

rules:
Sung in verses. The refrain 'Barump' is followed by 'kissy' noises made by singers. Later verses replace noises with 'Mama' and 'Papa'. A spelling section spells out MINE, THINE, LOVE, TIME, BEST, REST.

source_excerpt:
Oh, the cannibal king with the big nose ring
Fell in love with the dusty ma-aa-aid
And every night by the pale moonlight
Across the lake he swa-aa-am


name: Court of King Caractacus
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1445
source_excerpt: The court of King Caractacus is just passing by, The court of King Caractacus is just passing by,
skills_developed: memory, tongue twister
difficulty_level: mediu
keywords: King Caractacus, cumulative song, tongue twister, camp
tags: ["camp", "song", "cumulative", "memory game"]
language: en
normalized_name: court of king caractacus
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part91
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A cumulative camp song where each verse adds another element to the increasingly long description of the court of King Caractacus. The punchline is that by the time you could take a picture, they've already passed by.

rules:
Each verse repeats the growing phrase four times. The phrases build cumulatively, starting from 'the court of King Caractacus' and adding 'harem', 'ladies', 'boys', and 'fascinating witches who sew scintillating stitches'.


name: The Window (The Second-Story Window)
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1446
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: nursery rhyme, window, camp song, competition
tags: ["camp", "song", "silly", "nursery rhyme", "competitive"]
language: en
normalized_name: the window (the second-story window)
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part91
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song where familiar nursery rhymes are sung but the last line is changed to 'threw it/him/her out the window!' Can be played as a competition between teams.

rules:
Sing the chorus, then a nursery rhyme with the last line replaced by throwing the subject out the window, then repeat chorus. Can be played as a competition dividing singers into teams.

variations:
Examples given include Mary Had a Little Lamb, Little Jack Horner, Little Miss Muffet, Georgie Porgie, Little Boy Blue, and Jack Be Nimble.

source_excerpt:
The window, the window
The second-story window
If you don't know a nursery rhyme
We'll throw you out the window!


name: Three Pirates
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1447
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: pirates, London, camp song, yo ho
tags: ["camp", "song", "pirates", "call and response"]
language: en
normalized_name: three pirates
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part91
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song about three pirates coming to London town and stopping at a wayside inn where they request wine, gold, and the landlord's daughter, eventually asking her to sail away with them.

rules:
Each verse is sung with 'Yo ho. Yo ho.' interjections and a repeating chorus of 'Yo ho, you lubbers.' Verses follow a call-and-response pattern between the pirates and the landlord.

source_excerpt:
Three pirates came to London town. Yo ho. Yo ho.
Three pirates came to London town. Yo ho. Yo ho.
Three pirates came to London town
To see the king put on his crown.


name: When It's Time for Breakfast
rules: Sung as a simple verse song about breakfast preferences.
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1448
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: breakfast, toast, marmalade, camp song
tags: ["camp", "song", "food", "morning"]
language: en
normalized_name: when it's time for breakfast
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part91
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A simple camp song about breakfast foods, mentioning toast and marmalade, tea with milk and sugar, eggs, bacon, and fried bread.

source_excerpt:
When it's time for breakfast, I like toast and marmalade,
toast and marmalade, toast and marmalade.
When it's time for breakfast, I like toast and marmalade,
toast and marmalade, toast and marmalade.


name: The Whipper Whopper Song (Eener Meener)
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: pages 1449-1450
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: eeny meeny, whipper whopper, camp song, silly
tags: ["camp", "song", "silly", "cumulative"]
language: en
normalized_name: the whipper whopper song (eener meener)
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part91
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song with multiple verses about absurd situations. Each verse is followed by the chorus with 'Eeny meeny and a miney mo' and references to catching a Whipper Whopper. Note of discretion for last verse.

rules:
Sung in verses with a recurring chorus. Multiple extra verses can be added. The song is cumulative with new silly scenarios in each verse.

variations:
Extra verses contributed by Renee Pearson and Aubrey including pickles, bus tires, a barber, a banker, a snowball, and Tiny Tim the turtle.

source_excerpt:
I woke up Sunday morning,
I looked up on the wall,
The beetles and the bedbugs
Were playing a game of ball.


name: Banks of the Hanky Panky
rules: A short verse song, sung simply.
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1450
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: bull frogs, hanky panky, camp song, kerplop
tags: ["camp", "song", "animals", "silly"]
language: en
normalized_name: banks of the hanky panky
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part91
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short, fun camp song about bull frogs jumping on the banks of the 'Hanky Panky', ending with the frogs leaping off a lily with a 'KERPLOP'.

source_excerpt:
Down on the banks of the Hanky Panky,
Where the bull frogs jump from bank to banky,
With a hee, hi, ho, hop,
Leaps off a lily with a KERPLOP.


name: John Brown's Body (He Jumped From 40 Thousand Feet)
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1451
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: parachute, battle hymn, camp song, dark humour
tags: ["camp", "song", "dark humour", "silly"]
language: en
normalized_name: john brown's body (he jumped from 40 thousand feet)
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part91
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A darkly humorous camp song sung to the tune of 'Battle Hymn of the Republic' about someone jumping from 40,000 feet without a parachute. Multiple alternate choruses are given.

rules:
Sung to the tune of 'Battle Hymn of the Republic'. Main verse repeated three times, followed by a chorus. Multiple alternate choruses can be used. Additional verses describe what happened to the remains.

variations:
Three alternate choruses with variations about 'hanging from your knickers', 'wearing frilly knickers', etc. Also titled 'He Jumped From 40 Thousand Feet' in 'The Worm Song and Other Tasty Tunes' (Janet Wilson, 1993).

source_excerpt:
He jumped from 40 thousand feet without a parachute
He jumped from 40 thousand feet without a parachute
He jumped from 40 thousand feet without a parachute
And he ain't gonna jump no more!


name: If You Believe in Peanut Butter Sandwiches
variations: Can substitute any shared favourite thing or camp name in place of 'Peanut Butter Sandwiches'.
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1452
skills_developed: friendship, inclusion
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: peanut butter, friendship, camp song, believe
tags: ["camp", "song", "friendship", "adaptable"]
language: en
normalized_name: if you believe in peanut butter sandwiches
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part91
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A friendship-themed camp song about shared beliefs and friendship. The song can be adapted by substituting different favourite things in the 'if you believe in...' lines.

rules:
Sung in the standard form, then repeated substituting the subject (peanut butter sandwiches) with other things like chocolate chip ice cream or camp names.

source_excerpt:
If you believe in Peanut Butter Sandwiches
And I believe in Peanut Butter Sandwiches
And we believe in Peanut Butter Sandwiches
Then we can all be friends


name: There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1453
skills_developed: memory
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: old lady, fly, cumulative song, swallowed
tags: ["camp", "song", "cumulative", "animals", "classic"]
language: en
normalized_name: there was an old lady who swallowed a fly
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part91
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A classic cumulative camp song about an old lady who swallows progressively larger animals, each to catch the previous one, ending with her swallowing a horse and dying.

rules:
Sung cumulatively; each new verse adds another animal and repeats all the previous lines. Animals in order: fly, spider, bird, cat, dog, goat, cow, horse.

source_excerpt:
There was an old lady who swallowed a fly.
I don't know why she swallowed a fly.
I guess she'll die.


name: Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1454
skills_developed: memory, coordination
difficulty_level: mediu
keywords: fire, Chicago, hot time, camp song, actions
tags: ["camp", "song", "actions", "memory game"]
language: en
normalized_name: hot time in the old town tonight
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part91
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song about the Great Chicago Fire, with actions matched to lyrics. There is also a silly word-scrambled variant and a version where words are progressively dropped and replaced with their actions.

rules:
Sung in verses with a chorus. A set of actions accompanies specific lyrics (sleeping gesture, lantern hanging, kick, etc.). After the first full run-through, repeat but omit sung words that have actions, performing only the gestures instead. Repeat until all action-words are dropped.

variations:
Silly variant with scrambled word order given. Action version progressively removes words with associated gestures.

source_excerpt:
Late last night when we were all in bed,
Old Lady Leary left a lantern in the shed.
Well, the cow kicked it over, and this is what they said:
"There'll be a hot time in the old town tonight!"


name: Backyard Treasures
rules: Sung to the tune of 'Clementine' in sequential verses telling a story.
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1455
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: backyard, treasures, pine cones, toad, camp song, clementine
tags: ["camp", "song", "nature", "humorous"]
language: en
normalized_name: backyard treasures
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part91
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song sung to the tune of 'Clementine' about a child who collects pine cones, a dead toad, and a beetle from the backyard, hiding them from their mother.

source_excerpt:
In the backyard, there are treasures,
There are treasures all around,
If I look hard in my back yard,
All the treasures can be found.


name: Bug Juice
rules: Sung to the tune of 'On Top of Old Smokey' in sequential verses.
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1456
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: bug juice, Koolaid, camp drink, camp song
tags: ["camp", "song", "gross-out humour", "food"]
language: en
normalized_name: bug juice
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part91
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song sung to the tune of 'On Top of Old Smokey' about a disgusting camp drink that turns out to be 'bug juice' — bugs murdered with Raid. Humorously ends with digestive consequences.

source_excerpt:
We thought it was Koolaid,
Because it was pink.
But the thing that they told us,
Would have grossed out a moose,
For that good tasting pink drink,
Was really bug juice.


name: Camp Granada (Hello Mudda, Hello Fadda)
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1457
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp Granada, hello mudda, hello fadda, camp song, letter home
tags: ["camp", "song", "humorous", "classic"]
language: en
normalized_name: camp granada (hello mudda, hello fadda)
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part91
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A well-known humorous camp song written as a letter home from a miserable camper listing all the disasters at camp, until the weather improves and he wants to stay after all.

rules:
Sung in sequential verses as a narrative letter home. Ends with the camper asking his parents to disregard the letter once camp activities become fun.

source_excerpt:
Hello Mudda, hello Fadda,
Here I am at Camp Granada.
Camp is very entertaining,
And they say we'll have some fun if it stops raining.


name: Chicken Lips and Lizard Hips
rules: Sung in verses with a repeating chorus listing the gross soup ingredients.
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1458
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: chicken lips, lizard hips, mama's soup surprise, camp song, gross
tags: ["camp", "song", "gross-out humour", "food"]
language: en
normalized_name: chicken lips and lizard hips
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part91
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song about a child who never liked to eat until their mother made a mysterious soup. The chorus reveals the disgusting ingredients: chicken lips, lizard hips, alligator eyes, monkey legs, buzzard eggs, salamander thighs, etc.

source_excerpt:
Chicken lips and lizard hips and alligator eyes
Monkey legs and buzzard eggs and salamander thighs
Rabbit ears and camel rears and tasty toe-nail pies
Stir them all together, it's Mama's Soup Surprise.


name: Chicken Lips and Lizard Hips
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1458
keywords: camp song, humor, food, gross
tags: ["silly", "camp", "food humor"]
language: en
normalized_name: chicken lips and lizard hips
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part92
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song about a mother's disgusting soup recipe made from animal parts, sung to an unspecified tune. Words and music by John and Nancy Cassidy.

source_excerpt:
Chicken lips and lizard hips and alligator eyes, Monkey legs and buzzard eggs and salamander thighs, Rabbit ears and camel rears and tasty toe-nail pies, Stir them all together, it's Mama's Soup Surprise.


name: Coming of the Frogs
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: pages 1459-1460
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: frogs, battle hymn, parody, camp song
tags: ["camp", "song", "parody", "animals", "silly"]
language: en
normalized_name: coming of the frogs
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part91
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous parody of 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic' about an invasion of frogs that keeps hopping on. The frogs sneak through swamps, lurk under logs, eat all the flies, and eventually trap the singer in their home.

rules:
Sung to the tune of 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic' in verses with a chorus of frog sounds ('Ribbit, ribbit, ribbit, croak, croak').

source_excerpt:
Mine eyes have seen the horror of the coming of the frogs.
They are sneaking through the swamps, they are lurking
under logs.


name: Coming of the Frogs
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1459
keywords: camp song, parody, frogs, humor
tags: ["silly", "animals", "parody"]
language: en
normalized_name: coming of the frogs
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part92
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A parody camp song sung to the tune of 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic', humorously depicting a frog invasion complete with chorus of ribbit and croak sounds.

source_excerpt:
Mine eyes have seen the horror of the coming of the frogs. They are sneaking through the swamps, they are lurking under logs.


name: Let There Be Peas
category: cantece-ceremonii
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1460
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: peas, broccoli, let there be peace, parody, camp song
tags: ["camp", "song", "parody", "food", "humorous"]
language: en
normalized_name: let there be peas
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part91
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song parody of 'Let There Be Peace on Earth', substituting the peace message with a love of peas and a rejection of broccoli.

rules:
Sung to the tune of 'Let There Be Peace on Earth' with lyrics substituting peas for peace and complaining about broccoli.

source_excerpt:
Let there be peas on Earth,
And take away broccoli;
Let there be peas on Earth,
For peas are what's meant to be.


name: Let There Be Peas
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1460
keywords: camp song, parody, food, humor, vegetables
tags: ["silly", "food", "parody"]
language: en
normalized_name: let there be peas
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part92
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous parody of 'Let There Be Peace on Earth', sung as an ode to peas and a protest against broccoli at camp or group meals.

source_excerpt:
Let there be peas on Earth, And take away broccoli; Let there be peas on Earth, For peas are what's meant to be.


name: Camp Granada
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1457
keywords: camp song, humor, funny, letter home
tags: ["silly", "camp", "humor"]
language: en
normalized_name: camp granada
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part92
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song about a miserable camper writing home to complain about all the terrible things happening at camp — poison ivy, ptomaine poisoning, malaria — before suddenly reversing course when the weather improves.

source_excerpt:
Hello Mudda, hello Fadda, Here I am at Camp Granada. Camp is very entertaining, And they say we'll have some fun if it stops raining.


name: Bingo
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1461
skills_developed: listening, participation, rhythm
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, clapping game, participation, Bingo
tags: ["classic", "participation", "camp"]
language: en
normalized_name: bingo
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part92
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A classic camp song about Farmer Brown's dog named Bingo, with a participation mechanic where singers progressively replace letters of 'B-I-N-G-O' with claps. Can be split into three groups doing the clapping forward, reverse, and a spelling variation.

rules:
Repeat the song multiple times, each time substituting a clap for another letter in 'BINGO'. Optionally split into three groups: one clapping forward order, one clapping in reverse order, and one singing 'B with an I, I with a N' etc.

variations:
Three-group variation: Group 1 claps in forward order replacing letters; Group 2 claps in reverse order; Group 3 sings a spelling variant 'B with an I, I with a N, N with a G, G with an O'.

source_excerpt:
Repeat the song a number of times, each time substituting a clap for another one of the letters in "BINGO".


name: Little Black Things
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1462
keywords: camp song, humor, gross, silly
tags: ["silly", "gross", "camp"]
language: en
normalized_name: little black things
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part92
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous gross-out camp song sung to the tune of 'Clementine', about someone who never bathes and has mysterious little black things crawling on their arms.

source_excerpt:
Little black things, little black things, Crawling up and down my arms. If I wait 'til they have babies, I could start a black thing farm.


name: Teddy Bears' Picnic
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1463
keywords: camp song, teddy bears, classic, picnic
tags: ["classic", "camp", "bears"]
language: en
normalized_name: teddy bears' picnic
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part92
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A classic song about teddy bears gathering in the woods for a picnic, describing the bears playing and being taken home to bed by their parents at the end of the day.

source_excerpt:
If you go down in the woods today, You're sure of a big surprise. If you go down in the woods today, You'd better go in disguise.


name: If It's Raining
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1464
skills_developed: participation, coordination
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: camp song, participation, weather, actions
tags: ["participation", "camp", "weather", "parody"]
language: en
normalized_name: if it's raining
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part92
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A participation camp song sung to the tune of 'If You're Happy and You Know It', with verses about bad weather at camp — rain, mud, wind, cold — each with a matching physical action.

rules:
Each verse describes a weather condition and ends with a physical action: clap hands (raining), stamp feet (mud), shake head (wind), rub hands (cold temperature).

source_excerpt:
If it's raining and you know it clap your hands, If it's raining and you know it clap your hands, If it's raining and you know it then your clothes will surely show it, If it's raining and you know it clap your hands


name: Commercial Mix-Up
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1465
keywords: camp song, humor, parody, TV, commercials
tags: ["silly", "parody", "humor"]
language: en
normalized_name: commercial mix-up
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part92
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song sung to the tune of 'Farmer in the Dell', about a TV watcher who gets all the commercial products and their uses mixed up in absurd ways.

source_excerpt:
Last night I watched TV, I saw my favourite show. I heard this strange commercial, And I can't believe it's so.


name: Eats Song
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1466
source_excerpt: Soup, soup, we all want soup, Tip your bowl and drain it, let your front teeth strain it.
keywords: camp song, food, humor, mealtime
tags: ["silly", "food", "mealtime", "camp"]
language: en
normalized_name: eats song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part92
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song sung to the tune of 'Hail, Hail, the Gang's All Here', celebrating various foods including soup, meat, and fish in a boisterous, messy fashion.


name: Horse Fly
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1467
skills_developed: wordplay, language
keywords: camp song, wordplay, compound words, humor
tags: ["wordplay", "silly", "camp"]
language: en
normalized_name: horse fly
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part92
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A wordplay camp song sung to the tune of 'The More We Get Together', playing on compound words and their double meanings — horse fly, board walk, shoe lace, hair pin, etc.

variations:
Additional verses include compound words: Shoe lace, Hair pin, Tooth pick, Eye drop, Neck tie, Moth bawl, Eye lash, Yard stick, Ear drum, Clam bake.

source_excerpt:
Did you ever see a horse fly, a horse fly, a horse fly? Did you ever see a horse fly, a horse fly, fly, fly?


name: It's an Insect World
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1468
keywords: camp song, parody, insects, humor
tags: ["parody", "nature", "silly", "camp"]
language: en
normalized_name: it's an insect world
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part92
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A parody camp song sung to the tune of 'It's a Small World', replacing the original's message of unity with a celebration of insects — centipedes, moths, katydids, wasps, beetles, fleas, caterpillars, and bees.

source_excerpt:
It's a world of centipedes, a world of moths, It's a world of katydids, a world of wasps, There's so much that we share that it's time we're aware, It's an insect world.


name: Little Skunk Song
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1469
keywords: camp song, humor, skunk, silly
tags: ["silly", "animals", "gross", "camp"]
language: en
normalized_name: little skunk song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part92
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song sung mostly to the tune of 'Turkey in the Straw', about someone who sticks their head in a skunk hole and the predictable smelly consequences.

source_excerpt:
Oh I stuck my head in a little skunk hole, And the little skunk said, "Well bless my soul." "Take it out, take it out, take it out, REmove it!"


name: My Stomach Has Had It
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1470
keywords: camp song, humor, gross, parody, seasick
tags: ["silly", "gross", "parody", "camp"]
language: en
normalized_name: my stomach has had it
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part92
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A humorous camp song sung to the tune of 'My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean', about a camper who is seasick or food-sick and begging for a bucket.

source_excerpt:
My breakfast lies over the ocean, My dinner lies over the sea, My stomach is in a commotion, Don't mention my supper to me.


name: National Embalming School
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1471
keywords: camp song, dark humor, parody, gross
tags: ["dark humor", "silly", "parody", "camp"]
language: en
normalized_name: national embalming school
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part92
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A darkly humorous camp song sung mostly to the tune of 'O Tannenbaum', from the perspective of an embalming school, with mock-serious lyrics about death, autopsy, and burial.

source_excerpt:
We live for you, we die for you, National Embalming School. We do our best to give you rest, National Embalming School.


name: All My Life's a Circle
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: reflective songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1476
keywords: camp song, reflective, Harry Chapin, circle of life
tags: ["reflective", "closing song", "camp", "friendship"]
language: en
normalized_name: all my life's a circle
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part92
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A reflective song by Harry Chapin about the cyclical nature of life, seasons, and friendships. Source: 'Rise Up Singing', Peter Blood and Annie Patterson, 1992.

source_excerpt:
All my life's a circle, sunrise and sundown, The moon rolls through the night time, Till the day break comes around.


name: All My Life's a Circle
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1476
keywords: circle, life, friendship, campfire, closing song
tags: ["Harry Chapin", "campfire", "closing"]
language: en
normalized_name: all my life's a circle
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part93
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A campfire/closing song by Harry Chapin about the cyclical nature of life and friendship, suitable for camp closings and reflective moments.

source_excerpt:
All my life's a circle, sunrise and sundown
The moon rolls through the night time
Till the day break comes around


name: I Might Not
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1477
source_excerpt: I might not walk, I may not see I may not hear the wind in the trees.
keywords: inclusion, ability, sharing, togetherness
tags: ["campfire", "inclusion", "reflective"]
language: en
normalized_name: i might not
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part93
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A reflective song about inclusion and ability, celebrating what one can still do despite physical limitations, and the importance of sharing and togetherness.


name: Fill My Cup
rules: Subsequent verses replace "joy" with "hope," "peace," or whatever the leader thinks up.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1478
source_excerpt: Fill my cup, let it overflow (oh-oh-oh) Fill my cup, let it overflow (oh-oh-oh)
keywords: fill, cup, overflow, joy, hope, peace
tags: ["campfire", "simple", "leader-led"]
language: en
normalized_name: fill my cup
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part93
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A simple, repeating camp song where the leader fills in different words (joy, hope, peace, or silly words like ketchup) in subsequent verses.


name: Let There Always Be A Song
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1479
keywords: song, smile, laugh, love, positivity
tags: ["Marc Baldwin", "campfire", "positive"]
language: en
normalized_name: let there always be a song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part93
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song with multiple verses about song, smile, laugh, and love, with a repeating structure encouraging positivity and togetherness.

source_excerpt:
Let there always be a song, a song down in your heart
Let there always be a song, a song down in your heart


name: Time Flies
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: closing song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1480
source_excerpt: T-i-m-e f-l-i-e-s. D-a-y-s are p-a-s-t. Days are past (Sung over the top)
keywords: time, goodbye, closing, camp end
tags: ["Amy Johnson", "Becky Clegg", "closing", "campfire"]
language: en
normalized_name: time flies
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part93
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A closing camp song about the passage of time and saying goodbye at the end of camp, with a spelled-out chorus.


name: Castles in the Sand
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1481
source_excerpt: The pride in the eyes of a camper, As he wears his rag of blue.
keywords: castles, sand, camper, counselor, impact
tags: ["YMCA", "campfire", "reflective"]
language: en
normalized_name: castles in the sand
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part93
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A reflective song about the impact of camp counselors on campers' lives, emphasizing the lasting value of relationships over material things.


name: Kumbaya
rules: Repeat the verses with someone praying, singing, laughing, or anything else you wish.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1482
source_excerpt: Kumbaya my Lord, kumbaya Kumbaya my Lord, kumbaya
keywords: kumbaya, campfire, classic, prayer
tags: ["Our Chalet", "campfire", "traditional"]
language: en
normalized_name: kumbaya
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part93
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
Classic campfire song with repeating verses about someone crying, praying, singing, laughing, etc. Includes a more modern version with additional lyrics.

variations:
A more modern version: 'Somebody's singing Lord, Kumbaya (Oh-oh-oh)... Singing Rainstorm, Firewind, Kumbaya.'


name: Land of the Silver Birch
variations: Can be sung simultaneously with 'My Paddle' for a fabulous effect.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1483
source_excerpt: Land of the silver birch Home of the beaver Where still the mighty moose Wanders at will
keywords: silver birch, Canada, nature, wilderness, canoe
tags: ["Girl Guides", "Canadian", "campfire", "nature"]
language: en
normalized_name: land of the silver birch
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part93
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A Canadian nature/campfire song about the wilderness, featuring imagery of silver birch trees, beavers, moose, and canoes. Can be sung simultaneously with 'My Paddle' for a wonderful effect.


name: Linger
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: closing song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1484
source_excerpt: Hmmm, I want to linger Hmmm, a little longer Hmmm, a little longer here with you
keywords: linger, goodbye, friendship, closing, slow
tags: ["campfire", "closing", "slow song", "Girl Guides"]
language: en
normalized_name: linger
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part93
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A slow, reflective closing campfire song about not wanting to say goodbye and cherishing memories of camp friendships. Note: should be sung slowly.

rules:
This is a SLOW song. Many people have the tendency to sing this song about twice as fast as it's supposed to be sung.


name: Look Up To The Sky
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1485
keywords: sky, rain, hope, encouragement, happiness
tags: ["Girl Guides", "campfire", "positive"]
language: en
normalized_name: look up to the sky
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part93
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A campfire song with encouraging verses about looking beyond difficulties, comparing the challenges of life to rain, hills, bare fields, and darkness that eventually give way to brightness.

source_excerpt:
Look up to the sky, when all you see is rain
But when the clouds have blown away, the sky is blue again


name: Love Is Like a Magic Penny
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1486
source_excerpt: Love is something if you give it away, Give it away, give it away.
keywords: love, magic penny, generosity, sharing
tags: ["campfire", "simple", "generosity"]
language: en
normalized_name: love is like a magic penny
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part93
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A simple campfire song about generosity and love, using the metaphor of a magic penny that multiplies when given away.


name: My Paddle (Canoe Song)
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1487
source_excerpt: My paddle's keen and bright Flashing with silver Follow the wild goose flight Dip, dip and swing
keywords: paddle, canoe, silver, wild goose, dip
tags: ["Girl Guides", "Canadian", "campfire", "canoe"]
language: en
normalized_name: my paddle (canoe song)
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part93
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A Canadian campfire song about canoeing, featuring imagery of a bright paddle flashing silver. Can be sung simultaneously with 'Land of the Silver Birch' for a wonderful effect.

variations:
Can be sung simultaneously with 'Land of the Silver Birch' — start 'My Paddle' a fifth higher than 'Land of the Silver Birch'.


name: On My Honour
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1488
source_excerpt: On my honour I will try There's a duty to be done, and I say "aye"
keywords: honour, promise, duty, friendship, Girl Guides
tags: ["Girl Guides", "Girl Scouts", "campfire", "promise"]
language: en
normalized_name: on my honour
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part93
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A Girl Guides/Girl Scouts campfire song about the promise to try, to help others, and the power of friendship and campfire community.


name: On the Loose
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1489
source_excerpt: On the loose to climb a mountain, On the loose where I am free.
keywords: loose, freedom, adventure, mountain, campfire
tags: ["campfire", "adventure", "nature"]
language: en
normalized_name: on the loose
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part93
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A campfire song celebrating freedom, adventure, and exploration in nature. Multiple verses about climbing mountains, hiking trails, watching sunsets, and sharing friendship around the campfire.


name: All Through The Night
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: lullaby / closing song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1490
keywords: sleep, night, peace, guardian angels, lullaby
tags: ["Girl Guides", "campfire", "lullaby", "closing"]
language: en
normalized_name: all through the night
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part93
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A lullaby-style closing campfire song about peace and watching over campers through the night. Multiple verses about the moon, sleeping world, and a minstrel's harp.

source_excerpt:
Sleep my child and peace attend thee
All through the night
Guardian angels, God will lend thee
All through the night


name: One Tin Soldier
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1491
keywords: peace, war, treasure, moral, tin soldier
tags: ["campfire", "moral", "ballad"]
language: en
normalized_name: one tin soldier
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part93
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A moral ballad about a mountain people who share their treasure (which turns out to be 'Peace on Earth') and a valley people who kill them for it. Includes two additional non-original verses about redemption.

variations:
Two additional non-original verses about the valley people learning their lesson and caring for the last surviving mountain boy.

source_excerpt:
Go ahead and hate your neighbour, go ahead and cheat a friend.
Do it in the name of Heaven, you can justify it in the end


name: Peace I Ask of Thee O River
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: closing song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1492
source_excerpt: Peace I ask of thee, O river, peace, peace, peace. When I learn to live serenely, cares will cease.
keywords: peace, river, courage, strength, nature
tags: ["Our Chalet", "Girl Guides", "campfire", "closing", "serene"]
language: en
normalized_name: peace i ask of thee o river
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part93
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A peaceful closing campfire song asking for peace, courage, and strength from nature (the river and hills), suitable for evening ceremonies.


name: Wandering Wind
rules: In the chorus, the leader sings one line and everyone repeats it, holding the last note.
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1505
source_excerpt: in the chorus, the leader sings one line and everyone repeats it, holding the last note
keywords: campfire, wind, Girl Guides, call and response
tags: ["song", "campfire", "Girl Guides"]
language: en
normalized_name: wandering wind
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part95
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A campfire song from 'Songs For Tomorrow' (Girl Guides Association, 1984). The chorus is sung call-and-response style: the leader sings one line and everyone repeats it, holding the last note. Verses address the four winds (North, South, East, West), each asking the wind to blow qualities from afar.


name: Where Have All The Flowers Gone
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: folk song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1506
keywords: peace, flowers, soldiers, folk song
tags: ["song", "campfire", "peace"]
language: en
normalized_name: where have all the flowers gone
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part95
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A classic folk song about the cycle of life, war, and peace. Verses follow a chain from flowers to young girls, to young men, to soldiers, to graveyards, and back to flowers. Includes a chorus about learning.

source_excerpt:
Where have all the flowers gone / Long time passing / Where have all the flowers gone / Long time ago


name: Witchcraft
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1507
keywords: campfire, Girl Guides, friendship, memories
tags: ["song", "campfire", "Girl Guides"]
language: en
normalized_name: witchcraft
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part95
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A Girl Guide campfire song from 'Celebrate With Song' (Girl Guides of Canada, 1995). The song reflects on wishes, campfires, and memories of Girl Guide camp and friendship.

source_excerpt:
If there was witchcraft I'd make two wishes / A winding road that beckons me to roam / And then I'd wish for a blazing campfire


name: Witches
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: empowerment song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1508
keywords: wise women, healing, empowerment, folk song
tags: ["song", "empowerment", "inclusion"]
language: en
normalized_name: witches
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part95
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A song from 'Rise Up Singing' (Peter Blood and Annie Patterson, 1992) celebrating wise women and their knowledge of plants, healing, and community care. Chorus affirms that power to help and heal is a treasure to share.

source_excerpt:
Who were the witches, where did they come from / Maybe your great, great, great-grandma was one / Witches were wise, wise women they say


name: You May Be Slow
category: integrare-incluziune
subcategory: inclusion song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1509
skills_developed: empathy, inclusion, acceptance
keywords: inclusion, disability, acceptance, empathy
tags: ["song", "inclusion", "empathy"]
language: en
normalized_name: you may be slow
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part95
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
An inclusion and empathy song celebrating unconditional acceptance of people with different abilities (slow, blind, deaf). Each verse affirms love regardless of ability, noting the singer may one day share that experience.

source_excerpt:
You may be slow, but I won't get angry / 'Cause slow is part of who you are / Maybe someday I'll be slow myself / I love you just for who you are


name: One Little Candle
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1510
keywords: candle, hope, community, campfire
tags: ["song", "campfire", "hope"]
language: en
normalized_name: one little candle
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part95
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
An uplifting campfire/community song about the power of small positive actions. The song encourages lighting one candle to dispel darkness and imagines how much brighter the world would be if everyone contributed even one small light.

source_excerpt:
It is better light just one little candle / Then to stumble in the dark / Better far to light just one little candle / All you need is a tiny spark


name: Gray Dusk
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: evening/closing song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1511
keywords: campfire, evening, Girl Guides, taps, closing
tags: ["song", "campfire", "Girl Guides", "evening"]
language: en
normalized_name: gray dusk
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part95
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
An evening campfire song for Girl Guides, sung to the tune of 'Roses of Picardy'. It evokes the atmosphere of dusk at camp — campfire smoke, the sound of taps, and cherished memories of Girl Guide life.

source_excerpt:
Gray dusk is falling and sun gone down / And we're wrapped in the hush of the night / Tall trees are swaying in summer breeze


name: Just a Song at Twilight
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire/evening song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1513
source_excerpt: Just a song at twilight / When the campfire's lit / And amid its shadows / All the campers sit
keywords: campfire, twilight, evening, memories
tags: ["song", "campfire", "evening"]
language: en
normalized_name: just a song at twilight
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part95
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A campfire closing song evoking the warm atmosphere of twilight at camp, with campers gathered around the fire singing together under the stars and sharing old memories.


name: Footsteps on Distant Trails
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1514
keywords: campfire, Girl Guides, camp, evening, trails
tags: ["song", "campfire", "Girl Guides"]
language: en
normalized_name: footsteps on distant trails
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
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created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song for Girl Guides, sung to the tune of 'Santa Lucia'. It celebrates returning to camp, the comforts of campfire and food, and the peaceful night as Guides settle to sleep.

source_excerpt:
Footsteps on distant trail / Campward are wandering / Birch fire and bubbling stew / Rich odours sending


name: Peace Song
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: peace song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1516
keywords: peace, WAGGGS, short song
tags: ["song", "peace", "WAGGGS"]
language: en
normalized_name: peace song
extraction_confidence: high
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source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
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created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short peace song sung to the tune of 'Rose', posted to the WAGGGS-L Mailing List. It calls for wars to cease and for people to learn to live together in peace.

source_excerpt:
Peace, Peace, Peace, Peace, / Wars have been and wars must cease / We must learn to live together / Peace Peace Peace


name: Song of Joy
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: community song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1517
keywords: joy, peace, Beethoven, freedom, community
tags: ["song", "peace", "community"]
language: en
normalized_name: song of joy
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part95
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A joyful community song sung to the tune of Beethoven's 9th Symphony, celebrating peace, love, understanding, and freedom. It envisions a world where no one stands alone and people reach out to one another.

source_excerpt:
Come sing a song of joy, for peace shall come right over, / Sing, sing a song of joy, for men shall love each other.


name: Rainbow Love
category: integrare-incluziune
subcategory: diversity/peace song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1518
skills_developed: inclusion, diversity awareness
keywords: rainbow, diversity, peace, WAGGGS, inclusion
tags: ["song", "inclusion", "diversity", "peace"]
language: en
normalized_name: rainbow love
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part95
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A song celebrating diversity, unity, and peace posted to the WAGGGS-L Mailing List. The song uses the rainbow as a metaphor for all kinds of people coming together, rejecting racism and advocating for peaceful coexistence.

source_excerpt:
We're a rainbow made of children, / We're an army singing a song. / There's no weapon that can stop us, / Rainbow love is much too strong.


name: Red Balloon
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: children's song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1519
keywords: balloon, childhood, joy, friendship
tags: ["song", "children", "joy"]
language: en
normalized_name: red balloon
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part95
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A joyful song celebrating simple pleasures of childhood — a red balloon, a paper kite, an apple tree, bubbles, and good friends. The chorus affirms that life is exciting with many laughs and few tears.

source_excerpt:
Give me a red balloon on a long black string / I can whistle and I can sing / With my red balloon on a long black string / Oh I am richer than any king


name: The Ash Grove
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: folk/nature song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1520
keywords: ash grove, nature, memories, folk song
tags: ["song", "nature", "folk"]
language: en
normalized_name: the ash grove
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part95
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A traditional folk song from 'Rise Up Singing' (Peter Blood and Annie Patterson, 1992) about the beauty of an ash grove and the cherished memories and faces it evokes. Multiple verses submitted by Wendy Ann Wood and Tammie.

source_excerpt:
The ash grove, how graceful, how plainly 'tis speaking / The harp thro' it playing has language for me


name: Sing Along Song
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: community/participation song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1521
source_excerpt: Sing along, sing along, join in the fun. / Sing along, sing along, everyone.
keywords: singalong, participation, community
tags: ["song", "participation", "community"]
language: en
normalized_name: sing along song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part95
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A simple, repetitive community song that invites everyone to join in singing together. Features a call-and-response element with a repeated 'tra la la' section.


name: Sing Along Song
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1521
source_excerpt: Sing along, sing along, join in the fun. Sing along, sing along, everyone.
keywords: singing, group, campfire
tags: ["song", "campfire", "group-singing"]
language: en
normalized_name: sing along song
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part96
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A campfire/group song inviting everyone to join in singing together, with a simple chorus and 'tra la la' refrain.


name: Sing Sing
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: round/participation song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1522
source_excerpt: Sing, sing together. Merrily, merrily sing. / Sing, sing together. Merrily, merrily sing.
keywords: singing, round, short song
tags: ["song", "round", "participation"]
language: en
normalized_name: sing sing
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part95
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A very short round or unison song encouraging everyone to sing together merrily. Simple and accessible for all age groups.


name: Sing Sing
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1522
source_excerpt: Sing, sing together. Merrily, merrily sing. Sing, sing together. Merrily, merrily sing.
keywords: singing, together, merrily
tags: ["song", "campfire", "group-singing"]
language: en
normalized_name: sing sing
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part96
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A short, cheerful group singing song with the simple refrain 'Sing, sing together. Merrily, merrily sing.'


name: Corn
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: community/work song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1523
skills_developed: teamwork, community building
keywords: community, work, peace, teamwork
tags: ["song", "community", "teamwork"]
language: en
normalized_name: corn
extraction_confidence: high
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source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part95
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A work-themed community song about the collective effort needed to build a community — ploughing for corn, hammering for a town, and working together for peace. The chorus celebrates strong hands, young hearts, and shared dreams.

source_excerpt:
Because our hands are strong, / Our hearts are young, / Our dreams are the dreams of: / All ages on!


name: Corn
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1523
source_excerpt: Because our hands are strong, Our hearts are young, Our dreams are the dreams of: All ages on!
keywords: teamwork, dreams, community, peace
tags: ["song", "campfire", "values"]
language: en
normalized_name: corn
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part96
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A campfire song about working together — ploughing, sowing, building towns, and winning peace — with a chorus celebrating strong hands, young hearts, and shared dreams.


name: Run You
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: children's/joy song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1524
keywords: joy, childhood, freedom, play
tags: ["song", "joy", "children", "freedom"]
language: en
normalized_name: run you
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part95
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A joyful, free-spirited song by Sarah Perry celebrating the child within, encouraging listeners to run free, play, and embrace simple joys like meadows, beaches, bicycles, ice cream, and friendship.

source_excerpt:
Give a little time to the child within you quickly / Don't be afraid to be young and free, / Undo the locks and throw away the key


name: Run You
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1524
keywords: childhood, freedom, nature, play
tags: ["song", "campfire", "youth"]
language: en
normalized_name: run you
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part96
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A playful, imaginative song celebrating childhood freedom and the joy of running, rolling, and playing freely in nature and imagination.

source_excerpt:
Give a little time to the child within you quickly Don't be afraid to be young and free, Undo the locks and throw away the key


name: Sing Your Way Home
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1525
source_excerpt: Sing your way home At the close of the day Sing your way home Drive the shadows away
keywords: farewell, singing, journey
tags: ["song", "closing", "campfire"]
language: en
normalized_name: sing your way home
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part96
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A closing/farewell campfire song encouraging singers to lighten their load and brighten their road by singing on the way home.


name: Sing For Joy
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1526
source_excerpt: Sing for joy, sing for love, sing for peace, sing for happiness, Sing as you journey along
keywords: joy, love, peace, guides, scouts
tags: ["song", "campfire", "values", "guides"]
language: en
normalized_name: sing for joy
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part96
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A Guide/Scout campfire song with verses about joy, love, and peace, encouraging singers to spread these values as they journey. Sourced from 'Our Chalet Songbook' (1981).


name: Friends
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1527
source_excerpt: Friends are nothing 'til they play. Together, they must play the whole day.
keywords: friendship, togetherness, farewell
tags: ["song", "campfire", "friendship", "closing"]
language: en
normalized_name: friends
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part96
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A campfire/group song celebrating friendship through playing, crying, camping, praying, singing, and finally parting — with verses that can be adapted.

variations:
Friends are nothing 'til they cry... / Friends are nothing 'til they camp... / Friends are nothing 'til they pray... / Friends are nothing 'til they sing...


name: Weave
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1528
source_excerpt: Weave, weave, weave us together, Weave us together in unity and love.
keywords: unity, diversity, togetherness
tags: ["song", "campfire", "unity", "diversity"]
language: en
normalized_name: weave
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part96
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A unity song celebrating diversity and togetherness, using the metaphor of weaving different textures and colors into one tapestry and different instruments into one symphony.


name: Weave
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1539
keywords: camp song, hope, sunshine
tags: ["campfire", "singalong"]
language: en
normalized_name: weave
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part97
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song about hope and renewal, weaving sunshine out of rain, with an uplifting message about perseverance and new tomorrows.

source_excerpt:
Weave, weave, weave, weave me the sunshine
Out of the falling rain.
Weave me the hope of a new tomorrow


name: Grandfather's Clock
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1529
source_excerpt: My grandfather's clock was too large for the shelf, So it stood ninety years on the floor.
keywords: classic, storytelling, grandfather
tags: ["song", "campfire", "classic"]
language: en
normalized_name: grandfather's clock
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part96
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A classic campfire song about a grandfather's clock that stood for 90 years and stopped when the old man died. Sourced from 'Rise Up Singing' (1992).


name: You Are My Sunshine
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1530
source_excerpt: You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, You make me happy when skies are gray.
keywords: classic, love, sunshine
tags: ["song", "campfire", "classic"]
language: en
normalized_name: you are my sunshine
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part96
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A classic campfire/group song expressing love and longing, with the well-known chorus and additional verses including a response from the perspective of the beloved.

variations:
Anonymous additional response verses included, sung from the perspective of the 'sunshine' returning.


name: Come Sing With Us In Friendship's Name
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1531
keywords: friendship, guides, community
tags: ["song", "campfire", "guides", "friendship"]
language: en
normalized_name: come sing with us in friendship's name
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part96
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A Guide campfire song celebrating friendship and the golden flame of fellowship, sung together in community.

source_excerpt:
Come sing with us in friendship's name, Come fan with us the golden flame, The flame of friendship that lights the world


name: Circle Game
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1533
keywords: time, childhood, seasons, Joni Mitchell
tags: ["song", "campfire", "classic", "reflective"]
language: en
normalized_name: circle game
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part96
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A reflective campfire song (words and music by Joni Mitchell) about the passage of time from childhood to adulthood, sourced from 'Rise Up Singing' (1992).

source_excerpt:
And the seasons, they go round and round And the painted ponies go up and down. We're captives on the carousel of time.


name: Blue
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1534
keywords: dog, loyalty, camp, story-song
tags: ["song", "campfire", "story"]
language: en
normalized_name: blue
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part96
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A campfire song about a dog named Blue who wanders the hills of a camp looking for his master after the camp owner's death. Traditionally sung at night when Blue's howling can be heard.

source_excerpt:
Blue walkin', Blue walkin', Are you walkin these hills tonight Blue Raggedy ears and a dragon's tail A heart that's faithful and true


name: Dreams
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1535
source_excerpt: May all your dreams bloom like daisies in the sun May you always have stars in your eyes
keywords: dreams, hope, inspiration
tags: ["song", "campfire", "inspirational"]
language: en
normalized_name: dreams
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part96
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
An inspirational campfire song about the power of dreams to sustain us through sadness and hardship, encouraging the sharing of dreams with others.


name: Dreams
category: team-building
subcategory: equality and solidarity
content_type: activitate
source_file: Resource Pack_ Learning By Playing (Catalunya)-20181011T113930Z-001.zip
source_files: ["Resource Pack_ Learning By Playing (Catalunya)-20181011T113930Z-001.zip"]
page_reference: pages 890-891
materials_category: papetarie
materials_list: flip chart and markers - one set per working group
skills_developed: empathy, solidarity, cooperation, creative expression, self-awareness
difficulty_level: usor
keywords: dreams, aspirations, equality, solidarity, future, barriers
tags: ["reflection", "group sharing", "creative", "discussion"]
language: en
normalized_name: dreams
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: c3162825_resource_pack__learning_by_playing_catalunya_20181011t113930
source_ids: ["c3162825_resource_pack__learning_by_playing_catalunya_20181011t113930"]
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created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
Participants individually reflect on how they would like things to be in the future (family, job, hobbies, civil rights, etc.), then share their dreams in small or large groups and draw common features on a flip chart. The activity emphasizes equality within the group through the sharing of dreams and visions, and encourages identification of practical barriers and collective actions.

rules:
1. Reflect individually for 5 minutes on dreams and aspirations. 2. Share dreams in the group or small groups, writing or drawing common features on a flip chart. 3. Groups present drawings/conclusions in plenary. 4. Individually or in groups identify 3 things preventing aspirations and 3 things the group can do together to move closer to realizing them. Followed by group discussion.

variations:
If the group has difficulties drawing, collage techniques with old magazines, scissors, and glue can be used. Alternatively, visions can be presented as short dramas.

source_excerpt:
One characteristic that we, as human beings, all share is the ability to dream and imagine a better future. This activity strengthens feeling of equality within the group through the sharing of dreams and visions.


name: I Know A Place
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1536
source_excerpt: I know a place, where no one ever goes, There's peace and quiet, beauty and repose.
keywords: nature, peace, beauty, guides
tags: ["song", "campfire", "nature", "reflective"]
language: en
normalized_name: i know a place
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
source_ids: ["87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived"]
chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part96
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A peaceful song about a hidden valley by a mountain stream, celebrating the beauty of nature and God's creation. From 'Our Chalet Songbook' (1981) and 'Jubilee Songbook' (1971).


name: Happiness Runs
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1537
keywords: happiness, philosophy, Donovan
tags: ["song", "campfire", "reflective"]
language: en
normalized_name: happiness runs
extraction_confidence: high
source_id: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived
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chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part96
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A philosophical campfire song (words and music by Donovan) about the circular nature of happiness, thought, and being part of everything.

source_excerpt:
Happiness runs in a circular motion Thought is but a little boat upon the sea Everybody is a part of everything anyway


name: Happiness Runs
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: camp song
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
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page_reference: page 1537
keywords: camp song, happiness, Donovan
tags: ["singalong", "campfire"]
language: en
normalized_name: happiness runs
extraction_confidence: high
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chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part97
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A camp song with words and music by Donovan about happiness, circular motion, and being part of everything. A singalong with a repetitive upbeat chorus.

source_excerpt:
Happiness runs in a circular motion
Thought is but a little boat upon the sea
Everybody is a part of everything anyway


name: Moon On The Meadow
category: cantece-ceremonii
subcategory: campfire songs
content_type: cantec
source_file: dragon.sleepdeprived.ca
source_files: ["dragon.sleepdeprived.ca"]
page_reference: page 1538
keywords: nature, hiking, wilderness, friendship
tags: ["song", "campfire", "outdoor", "nature"]
language: en
normalized_name: moon on the meadow
extraction_confidence: high
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chunk_key: 87850302_dragon_sleepdeprived.part96
created_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
updated_at: 2026-05-29 18:59:41
description:
A nostalgic campfire song about a wilderness hiking experience — meadows, mountains, sunsets and stars — and discovering who we are through connection with the land.

source_excerpt:
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


