The Happy Wanderer

Lyrics

I love to go a-wandering, Along the mountain track, And as I go, I love to sing, My knapsack on my back. Chorus: Val-deri,Val-dera, Val-deri, Val-dera-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha Val-deri,Val-dera. My knapsack on my back. I love to wander by the stream That dances in the sun, So joyously it calls to me, “Come! Join my happy song!” I wave my hat to all I meet, And they wave back to me, And blackbirds call so loud and sweet From ev’ry green wood tree. High overhead, the skylarks wing, They never rest at home But just like me, they love to sing, As o’er the world we roam. Oh, may I go a-wandering Until the day I die! Oh, may I always laugh and sing, Beneath God’s clear blue sky!

Comments

I put this here as a dedication to friends that have past, for I know that they were dedicated to scouting and it’s values.

Mike Harmer

I created this website back in 1996, and have slowly added content to it over the years. Some resources have been contributed by viewers and other people who love the outdoors.

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