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The Top 300 Scout Songs of All Time (with Lyrics)

Written by Mike Harmer in Songs

The laughs and camaraderie that arise from singing songs around a campfire or throughout a fireside program are one of the best parts of being involved with youth programs and scouting. Music has a unique way of bringing people together, no matter how silly, powerful, or solemn the song.

For more than 20 years we have been gathering songs submitted by our site users. The list below includes some classics, as well as a lot of unique and fun songs. We’ve included the tunes, and links to videos of the songs wherever possible. This is an excellent resource for scout groups, youth groups, church groups, and any other community group looking to bond together with music.

The songs are organized by several different categories, including: Classic Songs, Gathering Songs, Solemn/Patriotic Songs, and all of the rest. If you’re looking for something specific you can search on the page, but otherwise I hope you enjoy going through these songs and finding ones that will make your campfire or event enjoyable for all involved.

50+ Classic Scouting Songs

One Hen SongOpens in a new tab.
Found a PeanutOpens in a new tab.
The Scouts Go MarchingOpens in a new tab.
I’m Glad I am a Girl/Boy Scout
Black SocksOpens in a new tab.
The Banana SongOpens in a new tab.
Little Bunny Foo FooOpens in a new tab.
I am a Boy Scout TrooperOpens in a new tab.
Alive, Awake, Alert, EnthusiasticOpens in a new tab.
I Don’t Want to Go to Scout Camp
The Cow Kicked Nelly in the Belly in the BarnOpens in a new tab.
Do Your Ears Hang Low?Opens in a new tab.
Crazy…Did Someone Say Crazy?
The Princess PatOpens in a new tab.
Tarzan of the ApesOpens in a new tab.
The SkunkOpens in a new tab.
She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain
Old MacDonald Had a FarmOpens in a new tab.
I’ve Been Working on the Railroad
Five in the BedOpens in a new tab.
There Was an Old LadyOpens in a new tab.
If You’re Happy and You Know it
BINGOOpens in a new tab.
John Jacob Jingleheimer SchmidtOpens in a new tab.
Sippin’ Cider
Bananas, Coconuts, and GrapesOpens in a new tab.
Waddley-AcheeOpens in a new tab.
This Old ManOpens in a new tab.
The More We Get TogetherOpens in a new tab.
A Pizza HutOpens in a new tab.
Oh Tom The ToadOpens in a new tab.
Bill Grogan’s Goat
Bear HuntOpens in a new tab.
Green Grass Grew All AroundOpens in a new tab.
On Top of SpaghettiOpens in a new tab.
Hole in the Bottom of the SeaOpens in a new tab.
Follow Me BoysOpens in a new tab.
The Froggy SongOpens in a new tab.
Fish and Chips and VinegarOpens in a new tab.
The Ants Go Marching One by OneOpens in a new tab.
Boom Boom Ain’t It Great to Be Crazy
The Second Story WindowOpens in a new tab.
Apples and BananasOpens in a new tab.
WormsOpens in a new tab.
Walkin’ ‘Round in Frozen Underwear
Father AbrahamOpens in a new tab.
If I weren’t a Boy Scout
Bananas!Opens in a new tab.
AnnouncementsOpens in a new tab.
Cheesemoose HuntOpens in a new tab.
Sailing, SailingOpens in a new tab.
I’m a Little Cub Scout
I’m Looking Over My Dead Dog Rover
Take Me Out to the PinewoodOpens in a new tab.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (and so on)Opens in a new tab.
The Grand Old Duke of YorkOpens in a new tab.
My BonnieOpens in a new tab.
Ghost Chickens in the SkyOpens in a new tab.

35+ Action Songs for Scouts and Youth Groups

Action Songs are a great way to get everyone to wake up! They help get even the most hesitant youth engaged, and usually bring out a lot of laughs.

ChesterOpens in a new tab.
WagsOpens in a new tab.
The Birdie SongOpens in a new tab.
Fried HamOpens in a new tab.
The Squirrel SongOpens in a new tab.
The UnicornOpens in a new tab.
An Austrian Went YodelingOpens in a new tab.
If You’re Happy and You Know It
I Points to MineselfOpens in a new tab.
BingoOpens in a new tab.
Cabin in the WoodsOpens in a new tab.
Visa MusicanaOpens in a new tab.
BeaverOpens in a new tab.
The Farkel SingersOpens in a new tab.
Frogs Go PopOpens in a new tab.
Hi, My Name is JoeOpens in a new tab.
Yogi BearOpens in a new tab.
Granny’s in the Cellar
GwatatenchewOpens in a new tab.
Cheesemoose HuntOpens in a new tab.
SquirrelyOpens in a new tab.
The Grand Old Captain KirkOpens in a new tab.
Baby SharkOpens in a new tab.
Wonder What I’d Be
Boom-Chicka-BoomOpens in a new tab.
On Top of Old BaldyOpens in a new tab.
The Bear SongOpens in a new tab.
My Hat Lies Where I Can’t Mention
6 PenceOpens in a new tab.
The Velociraptor is Coming to TownOpens in a new tab.
Top-Notcher SongOpens in a new tab.
My Hat, It Has Three CornersOpens in a new tab.
Hermie the WormieOpens in a new tab.
Road Kill StewOpens in a new tab.
Alice the CamelOpens in a new tab.

Gathering Songs

Most of these gathering songs can be sung as different groups or troops arrive at the meeting place. It’s fun because it starts out with a few people singing and grows into a big chorus as everyone arrives. Several of them also put a little bit of razzing on the latest groups to arrive, so everyone will try their best to be on time.

Frog PondOpens in a new tab.
Ory Ory Ory Ay (Climbing Up The Ladder)Opens in a new tab.
Campfire KindledOpens in a new tab.
When I First Came to this LandOpens in a new tab.
The Mermaid SongOpens in a new tab.
12 Days of Summer CampOpens in a new tab.
The Cannibal KingOpens in a new tab.
ClementineOpens in a new tab.
Birds in the WildernessOpens in a new tab.
Cubbie Cub ScoutOpens in a new tab.
The Quarter Master StoreOpens in a new tab.
Din-DongOpens in a new tab.

25+ Solemn and Patriotic Scouting Songs

Whether the nature of your group is Patriotic or Religious or not, solemn songs can really set the mood for a special Scoutmaster MinuteOpens in a new tab. or presentation. These songs slow everything down and help the youth to really think and ponder the words and messages shared.

My Country ‘Tis of Thee
America The BeautifulOpens in a new tab.
America, AmericaOpens in a new tab.
Got Bless AmericaOpens in a new tab.
God Bless the USAOpens in a new tab.
This Land is Your LandOpens in a new tab.
The Star Spangled BannerOpens in a new tab.
O Columbia, Gem of the OceanOpens in a new tab.
O Beautiful, for Cub Scout DreamsOpens in a new tab.
I Love the MountainsOpens in a new tab.
By the Blazing Council Fire’s Light
Ten Mile River Graces (For The Beauty of the Earth)Opens in a new tab.
Onward Christian SoldiersOpens in a new tab.
Aquehonga SongOpens in a new tab.
Philmont HymnOpens in a new tab.
Scout VespersOpens in a new tab.
Green TreesOpens in a new tab.
The Paddle SongOpens in a new tab.
Wings Upon my ChestOpens in a new tab.
Moon on the MeadowOpens in a new tab.
How Great Thou ArtOpens in a new tab.
Notre Dame des Eclaireurs (Our Lady of the Scouts)Opens in a new tab.
The Gypsy RoverOpens in a new tab.
I Lost my Pocket KnifeOpens in a new tab.
One Tin SoldierOpens in a new tab.
Silver PaddlesOpens in a new tab.
Amazing GraceOpens in a new tab.
KumbayaOpens in a new tab.

Even More Scouting Songs! (250+ of them)

Admittedly, this is a lot to get through. There are hundreds of other songs out there, but these are the ones that made our list. They range from short (and somewhat annoying) to full-on ballads that take a lot of time to learn and rehearse.

‘Da Moose
I am Just a Pile of TinOpens in a new tab.
3 Little AngelsOpens in a new tab.
5 Little Speckled FrogsOpens in a new tab.
A Little SongOpens in a new tab.
Abinar Goonar GaanarOpens in a new tab.
Addams Family GraceOpens in a new tab.
Ah Ram Sam Sam!Opens in a new tab.
Airborne RangerOpens in a new tab.
AlouetteOpens in a new tab.
Are You Sleeping?Opens in a new tab.
As One Black BearOpens in a new tab.
Ballad of an Eagle ScoutOpens in a new tab.
Banana RepublicOpens in a new tab.
Barges SongOpens in a new tab.
Barrels in the CoconutOpens in a new tab.
Battle of New OrleansOpens in a new tab.
Bazooka BubblegumOpens in a new tab.
Bib BirdeeOpens in a new tab.
Big-RigOpens in a new tab.
Billy HoOpens in a new tab.
Blue FishOpens in a new tab.
Boa ConstrictorOpens in a new tab.
Boy Scout CampOpens in a new tab.
Bug JuiceOpens in a new tab.
Bullfrog SongOpens in a new tab.
Butter BeansOpens in a new tab.
BVD’s Song
Bye Bye Long JohnsOpens in a new tab.
Camp [Baker] Staff!Opens in a new tab.
Camp FoodOpens in a new tab.
Camp Menu SongOpens in a new tab.
Camp TohikaneeOpens in a new tab.
Captain JackOpens in a new tab.
Chicago FireOpens in a new tab.
Chicken DanceOpens in a new tab.
Chicken Lips and Lizard HipsOpens in a new tab.
Chisholm Trail – When You’re Up You’re Up
Come Touch a SparkOpens in a new tab.
Country ToadsOpens in a new tab.
Cows with GunsOpens in a new tab.
Crashing All The Way!Opens in a new tab.
Crazy MooseOpens in a new tab.
Cub NecessitiesOpens in a new tab.
Cub Scout Twelve Days of ChristmasOpens in a new tab.
Cub Scouts Don’t Wear No Socks
Cubs Walkin’ Down the Street
Cubscout CubscoutOpens in a new tab.
Daddy’s Whiskers
Day Old BreadOpens in a new tab.
Dentist SongOpens in a new tab.
Dinner GraceOpens in a new tab.
Donut ShopOpens in a new tab.
DoOpens in a new tab.oOpens in a new tab.dly DooOpens in a new tab.
Drunken SailorOpens in a new tab.
DunderbeckOpens in a new tab.
Dying is EasyOpens in a new tab.
Eagle WingsOpens in a new tab.
Eddie Cucha Catcha CammaOpens in a new tab.
Elbow SongOpens in a new tab.
EppoOpens in a new tab.
Esta Bunnies!Opens in a new tab.
Ferggie SonOpens in a new tab.
FlickerOpens in a new tab.
Ford MachineOpens in a new tab.
Frog SongOpens in a new tab.
FroggyOpens in a new tab.
Funky ChickenOpens in a new tab.
G-I-R-L S-C-O-U-TOpens in a new tab.
Gee Mom, I’ve Had Enough of Scouting Life
Get a ReboOpens in a new tab.
Ging-Gang GooleyOpens in a new tab.
Girl Scouts are High MindedOpens in a new tab.
Glad to Have a Friend Like YouOpens in a new tab.
Good Morning to YouOpens in a new tab.
Good Ole Mountain DewOpens in a new tab.
Good PeanutsOpens in a new tab.
Green Grow The Rushes HoOpens in a new tab.
Gretchen’s Lye Soap
Grey SquirrelOpens in a new tab.
Hail to All ScoutsOpens in a new tab.
Hail to the Bus DriverOpens in a new tab.
Ham and EggsOpens in a new tab.
Hang on the Bell NellieOpens in a new tab.
Happy WandererOpens in a new tab.
Here We Go AgainOpens in a new tab.
Herman the TickOpens in a new tab.
Hippo SongOpens in a new tab.
Home, Home Up At CampOpens in a new tab.
Hunk of TinOpens in a new tab.
I am a Cub ScoutOpens in a new tab.
I Forgot my SpoonOpens in a new tab.
I like Pi!Opens in a new tab.
I Love to Go a WanderingOpens in a new tab.
I Want to LingerOpens in a new tab.
I Woke up this MorningOpens in a new tab.
I’d Never go to Heaven in…
I’m a Cub Scout!
I’m a Little Coconut
I’m a Little Spam Can
I’m a Nut
I’m Going Crazy
I’ve Got Six Pence
I’ve Got That Scouting Spirit
If the Seven DwarvOpens in a new tab.eOpens in a new tab.s Were ScoutsOpens in a new tab.
Iggle WiggleOpens in a new tab.
In the Campground, the Cub Scouts Sleep TonightOpens in a new tab.
It Only Takes a SparkOpens in a new tab.
It’s a Lie
It’s a Long Way Up to the Summit
It’s Cheese that makes the World Go ‘Round
Ivan Skezevinski SkevarOpens in a new tab.
I’m On My Way
Jamesha Love Miss PiggyOpens in a new tab.
Joe Hill’s Last Will
Johnny ReebeckOpens in a new tab.
Just a Boy and a GirlOpens in a new tab.
Le Cantique Des PatrouilleOpens in a new tab.
LingerOpens in a new tab.
Little Piece of TinOpens in a new tab.
Little Red WagonOpens in a new tab.
Little Space Ship in the SkyOpens in a new tab.
Love Isn’t Something
MagicOpens in a new tab.
Make New FriendsOpens in a new tab.
Mama Don’t Allow
Marching with B.P.Opens in a new tab.
Mariner’s Song
Mermaid SongOpens in a new tab.
Merry-Go-RoundOpens in a new tab.
Mickey Mouse’s Car
Milk!Opens in a new tab.
Mom Knows (Christmas Song)Opens in a new tab.
Monkey SongOpens in a new tab.
MooseOpens in a new tab.
Moral of MenOpens in a new tab.
Mountain DewOpens in a new tab.
MTAOpens in a new tab.
Mullet SongOpens in a new tab.
Music MaestroOpens in a new tab.
My Hand, My Neighbor’s Hand
My Mamma Don’t Wear No Socks
My ReindeerOpens in a new tab.
No One Can Ride on the Maine Line BusOpens in a new tab.
No SocksOpens in a new tab.
Norwegian EchoesOpens in a new tab.
Nut the SquirrelOpens in a new tab.
O Sam the SnakeOpens in a new tab.
Ockynocky OombaOpens in a new tab.
Off we GoOpens in a new tab.
Oh I Wish I was a…Oh Mona
Oh MonaOpens in a new tab.
Oh Wasn’t it a Bit of Luck…
Oh my LoveOpens in a new tab.
Old Dan TuckerOpens in a new tab.
OleanaOpens in a new tab.
On My HonorOpens in a new tab.
On the LooseOpens in a new tab.
On Top of Old GreybackOpens in a new tab.
One Finger One ThumbOpens in a new tab.
One Grizzly BearOpens in a new tab.
Order of the ForksOpens in a new tab.
Pass it OnOpens in a new tab.
Pass the Udder UdderOpens in a new tab.
PateruskiOpens in a new tab.
Patsy Ory Ory AyOpens in a new tab.
Pearly ShellOpens in a new tab.
PenguinsOpens in a new tab.
Penguins AttentionOpens in a new tab.
Percy the Pale Face Polar BearOpens in a new tab.
Ping Pong Ball SongOpens in a new tab.
Pink PajamasOpens in a new tab.
PizzaOpens in a new tab.
Purple StewOpens in a new tab.
Quartermaster’s Store
Rattlin’ Bog
RaveoliOpens in a new tab.
Red HotOpens in a new tab.
Red WagonOpens in a new tab.
Region 8 CheerOpens in a new tab.
Rooster SongOpens in a new tab.
Rose, Rose, Rose RedOpens in a new tab.
RotlenbogOpens in a new tab.
Row Your Boat (Twists)Opens in a new tab.
Sal in the Button FactoryOpens in a new tab.
Say Do RahOpens in a new tab.
Say WhyOpens in a new tab.
ScatOpens in a new tab.
Scout SocksOpens in a new tab.
Scout Wet-SpursOpens in a new tab.
Seamen’s Song
Sesal the CaterpiOpens in a new tab.lOpens in a new tab.larOpens in a new tab.
Shake Your NapkinOpens in a new tab.
Ship That Never ReturnedOpens in a new tab.
Shooting StarOpens in a new tab.
Silent NightOpens in a new tab.
Singing in the RainOpens in a new tab.
Six Little DucksOpens in a new tab.
Six PenceOpens in a new tab.
Soap, Soap, Soap, and TowelOpens in a new tab.
Spider’s Web
StarfishOpens in a new tab.
Stay a Little LongerOpens in a new tab.
Stripe-ed SkunkOpens in a new tab.
Strong Bob Scout PantsOpens in a new tab.
Super California SurfersOpens in a new tab.
SwimmingOpens in a new tab.
Swimming HoleOpens in a new tab.
Take Me Out to the Camp OutOpens in a new tab.
Tall PinesOpens in a new tab.
Tamil SongOpens in a new tab.
TapsOpens in a new tab.
Taps for Cub ScoutsOpens in a new tab.
TarzanOpens in a new tab.
The Animal FriendsOpens in a new tab.
The AOpens in a new tab.aOpens in a new tab.rdvark SongOpens in a new tab.
The Arky Arky SongOpens in a new tab.
The Ash GroveOpens in a new tab.
The Banana CheerOpens in a new tab.
The Battle Cry of FreedomOpens in a new tab.
The Beaver SongOpens in a new tab.
The Beetle BugOpens in a new tab.
The Blue and Gold FlagOpens in a new tab.
The Brothers TabishOpens in a new tab.
The Cat Came BackOpens in a new tab.
The Circle GameOpens in a new tab.
The Cow SongOpens in a new tab.
The Happy GorgerOpens in a new tab.
The Happy WandererOpens in a new tab.
The Littlest WormOpens in a new tab.
The Llama SongOpens in a new tab.
The Nonsense SongOpens in a new tab.
The Old CrowOpens in a new tab.
The Scouting Life’s For Me
The Song That Never EndsOpens in a new tab.
The TurtleOpens in a new tab.
The Twelve Days of the Scout LawOpens in a new tab.
Thethill the CaterpillarOpens in a new tab.
Three Little DucksOpens in a new tab.
Tiger CubsOpens in a new tab.
Tip-toe Through the Tent PegsOpens in a new tab.
TItanicOpens in a new tab.
TodayOpens in a new tab.
Tom the ToadOpens in a new tab.
Trail the EagleOpens in a new tab.
TwinkiesOpens in a new tab.
Two Little DucksOpens in a new tab.
UnderwearOpens in a new tab.
Up in the Air, Junior BirdmanOpens in a new tab.
VistaOpens in a new tab.
Vive L’amour
Wake Up!Opens in a new tab.
Waltzing with BearsOpens in a new tab.
Wasaw the 42ndOpens in a new tab.
We are Boy ScoutsOpens in a new tab.
We Come From the MountainsOpens in a new tab.
We Peeked at our PresentsOpens in a new tab.
We’re a Rainbow Made of Children
We Want to See the CooksOpens in a new tab.
We’re on the Upward Trail
Wearing my Long Winged FeathersOpens in a new tab.
Webelos Boat SongOpens in a new tab.
Webelos Rock YouOpens in a new tab.
WelcomeOpens in a new tab.
We’re All Together Again, We’re Here
WhatattinchewOpens in a new tab.
Who’s Dynamite?!?
Yellow-Billed BirdOpens in a new tab.

I hope you’ve enjoyed our list of 300+ Scouting and Youth Group Songs! Be sure to check out our other lists of skits, service project opportunities, and Scoutmaster’s Minutes.

75 Ideas for Memorable Scoutmaster Minutes- Organized by Quality and Prep TimeOpens in a new tab.

99 Scout Skit Ideas (Organized by Prep Time and Humor)Opens in a new tab.

100+ Service Project Ideas For Scouts and Youth GroupsOpens in a new tab.

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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