Camp Fire Songs

The warmth of flame on sun-drenched skin,
the crackle and sizzle of burning logs and marshmallows,
and the sweet melody of voices rising up into a star-bright sky

. . . the fireside sing-along marks the end of a perfect camping day!

For many of us the tune is unforgettable,
but the words may fade with time.

We hope this collection of old favourites
will help spark some happy memories for you.

Fire's Burning

Fire's burning, fire's burning,
Draw nearer, draw nearer
, In the gloaming, in the gloaming,
Come sing and be merry.

[Sing as a four-part round]

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Down by the Riverside

Gonna lay down my burden,
Down by the riverside,
Down by the riverside,
Down by the riverside,
Gonna lay down my burden,
Down by the riverside,
Down by the riverside.

Ain't gonna study war no more,
Ain't gonna study war no more,
I ain't gonna study war no more,
Ain't gonna more.

2. Gonna put on my long white robe...

3. Gonna lay down my sword and shield...

The Happy Wanderer

I love to go a-wandering along the mountain track
And as I go, I love to sing, my knapsack on my back.

Refrain
Fal de ri, Fal de ra, Fal de ri, Fal de ra ha ha ha ha ha
Fal de ri, Fal de ra, 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.

Refrain

I wave my hat to all I see, and they wave back to me
And blackbirds all so loud and sweet from every greenwood tree.

Refrain

O may I go a-wandering until the day I die,
O may I always laugh and sing beneath God's clear blue sky.

Refrain

Red River Valley

From this valley they say you are going,
We will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile,
For they say you are taking the sunshine
Which has brightened our pathway a while.

Come and site by my side if you love me,
Do not hasten to bid me adieu.
But remember the Red River Valley
And the one who has loved you so true.

Won't you think of the valley you're leaving?
O how lonely, how sad it will be.
O think of the fond heart you're breaking,
And the grief you are causing to me.

As you go to your home by the ocean,
May you never forget those sweet hours
That we spent in the Red River Valley
And the love we exchange 'mid the flowers.

You Are My Sunshine

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.
You make me happy when skies are gray.
You'll never know dear, how much I love you.
Please don't take my sunshine away.

The other night dear, as I lay sleeping,
I dreamt I held you in my arms.
When I awoke dear, I was mistaken,
So I hung my head down and cried.

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.
You make me happy when skies are gray.
You'll never know dear, how much I love you.
Please don't take my sunshine away.

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