Tap Songbook
Our songs are written by our campers, and they tell the story of camp through their eyes. If you are a new camper or a Tap alum, we encourage you to listen and sing along. Please be forgiving to the quality of the recordings, we are over 100 years old, and we try to use original recordings whenever possible.
Tune: Half of My Hometown
Songwriter: Blue 2023: Josie Sirowich (captain), Evie Denbo (co-captain), Norah Pond (songleader)
Summer’s flown by like it always has
Our sand’s run through the hourglass
How can I stop time
Could I just rewind
To each tight embrace that would last for days (hold my)
You hold my hand as the sunlight fades (hand now)
How can I let go
This is all I know
CHORUS:
As I’m saying goodbye
I keep my head held high
Taking one last look
Tears well in my eyes
Blurring all the years I spent
Now I just see a dark road ahead
If I walk away, will this remain
Oh will memories slowly fade
I don’t know how to leave the place where I was raised
It’s time to go
And I don’t know
(Tapawingo)
If you’ll always be my home
When I shut my eyes, I can see the trees
When I listen close, I still hear the breeze
I feel them all around
(All the sisters found)
My heart’s on the hillside, I swallow my fear
What happens if I’m not here year after year
Well soon I’ll know
You’ll be with me as I grow
Friendships drew me
Lessons live through me
All you gave to me
Shapes me now
(As I’m saying goodbye
Keep my head held high
Take one last look
Tears in my eyes
Thanks to all the years I spent)
Now I see a bright light ahead
As I walk ahead, this will remain
And my memories, they won’t fade
I now know how to leave the place where I was raised
It’s time to go
And I know
(Tapawingo)
You’ll always be my home
Our sand’s run through the hourglass
How can I stop time
Could I just rewind
To each tight embrace that would last for days (hold my)
You hold my hand as the sunlight fades (hand now)
How can I let go
This is all I know
CHORUS:
As I’m saying goodbye
I keep my head held high
Taking one last look
Tears well in my eyes
Blurring all the years I spent
Now I just see a dark road ahead
If I walk away, will this remain
Oh will memories slowly fade
I don’t know how to leave the place where I was raised
It’s time to go
And I don’t know
(Tapawingo)
If you’ll always be my home
When I shut my eyes, I can see the trees
When I listen close, I still hear the breeze
I feel them all around
(All the sisters found)
My heart’s on the hillside, I swallow my fear
What happens if I’m not here year after year
Well soon I’ll know
You’ll be with me as I grow
Friendships drew me
Lessons live through me
All you gave to me
Shapes me now
(As I’m saying goodbye
Keep my head held high
Take one last look
Tears in my eyes
Thanks to all the years I spent)
Now I see a bright light ahead
As I walk ahead, this will remain
And my memories, they won’t fade
I now know how to leave the place where I was raised
It’s time to go
And I know
(Tapawingo)
You’ll always be my home
Tune: Apple Pie
Songwriter: Gray 2023: Naomi Jeske (Captain), Lila Boroujerdi (Co-Captain) and Leya Hecker (Songleader)
Holding tight to this feeling
Cause days like these won’t come my way again
Holding tight, but not believing
That soon I won’t be here with you, my friend
How do I
How do I say goodbye
When you think of me,
Will you think of our summer skies
CHORUS:
As stars appear, I close my eyes, afraid of what I’d see
Afraid that when I open them you won’t be next to me
But I’ll look up at the sky and know wherever you may be
You’re by my side
Right where you’ve been
Where you’ll stay
All my life
Leaving you just won’t feel right
Holding tight to your hand now (ooo)
Cause when daylight comes,
I’ll have to let you go (don’t let go)
Promise when the sun does rise,
you won’t forget the perfect nights we spent under the stars
Moments that we’ve shared
Forever ours
Long after we are gone,
Memories that we’ve made will carry on
CHORUS
Leaving you could never feel right
Cause days like these won’t come my way again
Holding tight, but not believing
That soon I won’t be here with you, my friend
How do I
How do I say goodbye
When you think of me,
Will you think of our summer skies
CHORUS:
As stars appear, I close my eyes, afraid of what I’d see
Afraid that when I open them you won’t be next to me
But I’ll look up at the sky and know wherever you may be
You’re by my side
Right where you’ve been
Where you’ll stay
All my life
Leaving you just won’t feel right
Holding tight to your hand now (ooo)
Cause when daylight comes,
I’ll have to let you go (don’t let go)
Promise when the sun does rise,
you won’t forget the perfect nights we spent under the stars
Moments that we’ve shared
Forever ours
Long after we are gone,
Memories that we’ve made will carry on
CHORUS
Leaving you could never feel right
Tune: My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark
Songwriter: Gray 2023: Naomi Jeske (Captain), Lila Boroujerdi (Co-Captain) and Leya Hecker (Songleader)
Can you feel the storm is coming
Rolling in
Tension grows, now you’re running
Chances slim
Soon, you’ll see that gray team’s on the rise
And nothing you could do will take us down
Lightning strikes, the ground is shaking
This will be fun
Cornered now, there’s no escaping
Do you miss the sun
Hope you’re not scared of the dark
This isn’t for the faint of heart
Get ready, cause the storm has just begun
CHORUS:
Blue team, you have met your downfall
You’re filled with fear
Knowing we’re near
Gray clouds appear
(Try to hide now)
Gray fogs your sight
You’ve lost this fight
Because tonight, blue skies have turned
(Woah)
Woah
Wind picks up, now you’re spinning
Nowhere to go
Hope is lost, it’s finally hitting
Blue’s all alone
Now you see that gray team’s on the rise
And nothing you could do will take us down
CHORUS
Gray
Rolling in
Tension grows, now you’re running
Chances slim
Soon, you’ll see that gray team’s on the rise
And nothing you could do will take us down
Lightning strikes, the ground is shaking
This will be fun
Cornered now, there’s no escaping
Do you miss the sun
Hope you’re not scared of the dark
This isn’t for the faint of heart
Get ready, cause the storm has just begun
CHORUS:
Blue team, you have met your downfall
You’re filled with fear
Knowing we’re near
Gray clouds appear
(Try to hide now)
Gray fogs your sight
You’ve lost this fight
Because tonight, blue skies have turned
(Woah)
Woah
Wind picks up, now you’re spinning
Nowhere to go
Hope is lost, it’s finally hitting
Blue’s all alone
Now you see that gray team’s on the rise
And nothing you could do will take us down
CHORUS
Gray
Tune: Gasoline / I Can See You
Songwriter: Blue 2023: Josie Sirowich (captain), Evie Denbo (co-captain), Norah Pond (songleader)
Seasick, nauseous with the knowledge that your title has been ripped out from your hands
You know, you don’t a chance
Because our raging waters drag you to the depths
So what will you do(ooo) when no one can hear your cries
What will you do(ooo) when you’re meeting your demise
What will you do when our waves finally (rise)
CHORUS:
Gasp for air but there is not a sound
Our waves come crashing down
All you see is blue around
Reaching up all you want is solid ground
No hope of being found
Gray, beware, you’re gonna drown
(Oh, oh, oh)
Our ocean’s put out your bright flame
(Oh, oh, oh)
This is life or death, not a game
Come on in, the water’s nice
Go ahead, just try it
Let our blue tide wash you away
Just sit back, relax, and keep…quiet
(*Gasp*)
CHORUS
You know, you don’t a chance
Because our raging waters drag you to the depths
So what will you do(ooo) when no one can hear your cries
What will you do(ooo) when you’re meeting your demise
What will you do when our waves finally (rise)
CHORUS:
Gasp for air but there is not a sound
Our waves come crashing down
All you see is blue around
Reaching up all you want is solid ground
No hope of being found
Gray, beware, you’re gonna drown
(Oh, oh, oh)
Our ocean’s put out your bright flame
(Oh, oh, oh)
This is life or death, not a game
Come on in, the water’s nice
Go ahead, just try it
Let our blue tide wash you away
Just sit back, relax, and keep…quiet
(*Gasp*)
CHORUS
Tune: Something About the Sunshine
Songwriter: Blue 2023: Josie Sirowich (captain), Evie Denbo (co-captain), Norah Pond (songleader)
Everybody, listen
Seniors need bunk wills so write them today
(Keep it secret)
Tattler is awaiting
Turn ‘em all in or the heads will say
(We’ll do them for you)
This is our opportunity to let the camp in on an inside joke
Like do you remember that one time when our toilet broke
Oh no
Seniors need bunk wills so write them today
(Keep it secret)
Tattler is awaiting
Turn ‘em all in or the heads will say
(We’ll do them for you)
This is our opportunity to let the camp in on an inside joke
Like do you remember that one time when our toilet broke
Oh no
Tune: Witch Doctor
Songwriter: Gray 2023: Naomi Jeske (Captain), Lila Boroujerdi (Co-Captain) and Leya Hecker (Songleader)
______, get ready cause a meet’s coming your way
Make sure to show those teams that Tap will win the day
Warm up, go grab your gear, and you’re ready to play
Kickball, swimming, tennis too
_____, best of luck to you
Check the list and don’t be slow
It’s an intercamp
Let’s go
Make sure to show those teams that Tap will win the day
Warm up, go grab your gear, and you’re ready to play
Kickball, swimming, tennis too
_____, best of luck to you
Check the list and don’t be slow
It’s an intercamp
Let’s go
Tune: Home (Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros)
Songwriter: CIT's 2013:
Maplewood to Sweden, Maine
To Tapawingo she came
Oh how all the Tap girls love you
Holy moly me oh my, you're the apple of Tap's eye
We'll spend every summer here with you (We do!)
Jane oh Jane you're our best friend, we hope our summers never end
We owe memories to you
Oh Jane, 30 years of Jane, home is in Sweden, Maine with you
Oh Jane, 30 years of Jane, queen of the land of gray and blue
To Tapawingo she came
Oh how all the Tap girls love you
Holy moly me oh my, you're the apple of Tap's eye
We'll spend every summer here with you (We do!)
Jane oh Jane you're our best friend, we hope our summers never end
We owe memories to you
Oh Jane, 30 years of Jane, home is in Sweden, Maine with you
Oh Jane, 30 years of Jane, queen of the land of gray and blue
Tune: Laverne and Shirley
Songwriter: Gray 1984
8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1, blues stand back, we are ready to attack!
Here comes the gray team, out in front and always winning
Whether in a match or inning, shining strongly as the brightest beam, blinding the blue team
We’re number one, and won’t be stopped
We’re charging on right to the top, watch out blue our light is aiming for you
There’s nothing you can do
With advisors by our side, we will beat the blues to victory
As they shake with terror and fear, knowing the grays are here
We’re on our way with power so bright, we will send the blues out of sight
While having fun all the way, ‘cause we’re the gray team,
We’re supreme, number one always
That’s the way it’ll stay, go gray!
Here comes the gray team, out in front and always winning
Whether in a match or inning, shining strongly as the brightest beam, blinding the blue team
We’re number one, and won’t be stopped
We’re charging on right to the top, watch out blue our light is aiming for you
There’s nothing you can do
With advisors by our side, we will beat the blues to victory
As they shake with terror and fear, knowing the grays are here
We’re on our way with power so bright, we will send the blues out of sight
While having fun all the way, ‘cause we’re the gray team,
We’re supreme, number one always
That’s the way it’ll stay, go gray!
A breeze rolls down the hill
I see a swaying sea of green
Across the field, hills, and valleys
Is a place like from a dream, oh
White clouds swim through the blue sky
Crystal waters shine below
Cry of the loon and the whippoorwill echo for miles around, ya' know
Oh Tapawingo is the place I want to be
Through rain or shine it's always letting me be me
I found a home here nestled in among the trees
Tapawingo, is a place for me.
Water snakes and spiders on the dock
That frighten everyone
But all they want is to enjoy the view
And soak up a little sun, oh
Bells and trumpets mark the hours
And each day feels like a week
But in the end time moves much quicker
Than you really even think, oh
Oh Tapawingo is the place I want to be
Through rain or shine it's always letting me be me
I found a home here nestled in among the trees
Oh Tapawingo, is a place for me.
Red and yellow streak the sky at the close of day
I've been swept up in this great sea of blue and gray
Though the summer's nearly done
We'll still make time for a little fun
Yeah it's no surprise when I hear myself say
That Tapawingo is the place I want to be
Through rain or shine it's always letting me be me
I found a home here nestled in among the trees
Oh Tapawingo, is a place for me.
Tapawingo is the place I want to be
Through rain or shine it's always letting me be me
I found a home here nestled in among the trees
Tapawingo, is a place for me
Oh Tapawingo, is the place for me.
(Performed by Justin West as his speech for Counselor Services 2013)
I see a swaying sea of green
Across the field, hills, and valleys
Is a place like from a dream, oh
White clouds swim through the blue sky
Crystal waters shine below
Cry of the loon and the whippoorwill echo for miles around, ya' know
Oh Tapawingo is the place I want to be
Through rain or shine it's always letting me be me
I found a home here nestled in among the trees
Tapawingo, is a place for me.
Water snakes and spiders on the dock
That frighten everyone
But all they want is to enjoy the view
And soak up a little sun, oh
Bells and trumpets mark the hours
And each day feels like a week
But in the end time moves much quicker
Than you really even think, oh
Oh Tapawingo is the place I want to be
Through rain or shine it's always letting me be me
I found a home here nestled in among the trees
Oh Tapawingo, is a place for me.
Red and yellow streak the sky at the close of day
I've been swept up in this great sea of blue and gray
Though the summer's nearly done
We'll still make time for a little fun
Yeah it's no surprise when I hear myself say
That Tapawingo is the place I want to be
Through rain or shine it's always letting me be me
I found a home here nestled in among the trees
Oh Tapawingo, is a place for me.
Tapawingo is the place I want to be
Through rain or shine it's always letting me be me
I found a home here nestled in among the trees
Tapawingo, is a place for me
Oh Tapawingo, is the place for me.
(Performed by Justin West as his speech for Counselor Services 2013)
Tune: Leader of the Band (Dan Fogelberg)
Songwriter: Blue 1986: Julie Blankstein (Captain), Jill Bernheimer (Co-captain)
A frightened girl, alone and scared
Sitting on her bed.
Her mother comes to comfort her
A story to be read.
She longs to hear of happiness
The book is opened up with care.
To a place that’s filled with joy and love
For everyone to share.
Chorus:
The love we have is felt by all
In so many different ways.
Pages turn as characters
Blend into blue and gray.
The friendships here are very rare
A treasure to behold.
And don’t forget behind each one
There’s a story to be told.
Quiet times are found there
In the setting of the sun.
There’s a whisper in the pine trees of
The things that have been done.
There are those who learned to laugh there,
And those who learned to cry.
Tapawingo is this special place
Where friendships never die.
The story is now over
The last page has been turned.
She sits there just reflecting on
All the lessons she has learned.
When the winter months have ended,
And the summer months draw near.
The girl we know will travel to
The place we all hold dear.
(Chorus)
Written by Blue 1986: Julie Blankstein (Captain), Jill Bernheimer (Co-captain)
Sitting on her bed.
Her mother comes to comfort her
A story to be read.
She longs to hear of happiness
The book is opened up with care.
To a place that’s filled with joy and love
For everyone to share.
Chorus:
The love we have is felt by all
In so many different ways.
Pages turn as characters
Blend into blue and gray.
The friendships here are very rare
A treasure to behold.
And don’t forget behind each one
There’s a story to be told.
Quiet times are found there
In the setting of the sun.
There’s a whisper in the pine trees of
The things that have been done.
There are those who learned to laugh there,
And those who learned to cry.
Tapawingo is this special place
Where friendships never die.
The story is now over
The last page has been turned.
She sits there just reflecting on
All the lessons she has learned.
When the winter months have ended,
And the summer months draw near.
The girl we know will travel to
The place we all hold dear.
(Chorus)
Written by Blue 1986: Julie Blankstein (Captain), Jill Bernheimer (Co-captain)
Tune: Fast Car (Tracy Chapman)
Songwriter: Blue 2006: Ellery Rosin (Captain), Ella Himmelrich (Co-captain), Izzy Star (Songleader)
A quiet winter’s day, snow falls on a silent world
Dark clouds loom above her, she leans
against her window pane
She closes her eyes tightly, colors of Tap
come into mind
Striving for recollection, laughter and songs slowly intertwine
Chorus:
And it keeps her warm through winter, cold winter days (cold winter days, warmed by her memories)
The memory of that summer’s sun, she
reflects on friendships made
Days and weeks she never thought would
fade
It takes her back to her younger days, songs
she knew they echo through
(echo through)
She pictures herself there, under a sky of
gray and blue
Feels the warmth of summer, surrounded by
the friends she knew
The hills heard all her secrets, sitting there
she feels at ease
Warm days flew so quickly, in her mind
in summer’s breeze
Chorus.
They will always echo through
Written by Blue 2006: Ellery Rosin (Captain), Ella Himmelrich (Co-captain), Izzy Star (Songleader)
Dark clouds loom above her, she leans
against her window pane
She closes her eyes tightly, colors of Tap
come into mind
Striving for recollection, laughter and songs slowly intertwine
Chorus:
And it keeps her warm through winter, cold winter days (cold winter days, warmed by her memories)
The memory of that summer’s sun, she
reflects on friendships made
Days and weeks she never thought would
fade
It takes her back to her younger days, songs
she knew they echo through
(echo through)
She pictures herself there, under a sky of
gray and blue
Feels the warmth of summer, surrounded by
the friends she knew
The hills heard all her secrets, sitting there
she feels at ease
Warm days flew so quickly, in her mind
in summer’s breeze
Chorus.
They will always echo through
Written by Blue 2006: Ellery Rosin (Captain), Ella Himmelrich (Co-captain), Izzy Star (Songleader)
Tune: Sound of Silence (Simon and Garfunkel)
Songwriter: Gray 1985: Tracy Kramer (Captain), Abby Miller (Co-captain)
A world of hopeful fantasy
And enchanted mystery
Tapawingo sets the mystic scene
In a place where we can live our dreams
Not just a summer
But a fairy tale come true
Here with you
A fairy's wand
Swept over
A sparkling mote and castle wall
Guard the love that's shared by all
A drawbridge opens up and leads the way
To a palace filled with magical days
A royal court always ruled by the king and queen
Leading teams
Blue and gray united
And now the magic spell's been cast
Our wish is granted here at last
Special people come from all around
To spend their summer on this royal ground
The friendships made will last through eternity
Can it be
Our fairy tales come true here
As the summer starts to turn
We reminisce on lessons learned
Like the moral Tapawingo brings you
A fantasies and all our dreams come true
The story once told now becomes a reality
Happily
Here at tap forever
And enchanted mystery
Tapawingo sets the mystic scene
In a place where we can live our dreams
Not just a summer
But a fairy tale come true
Here with you
A fairy's wand
Swept over
A sparkling mote and castle wall
Guard the love that's shared by all
A drawbridge opens up and leads the way
To a palace filled with magical days
A royal court always ruled by the king and queen
Leading teams
Blue and gray united
And now the magic spell's been cast
Our wish is granted here at last
Special people come from all around
To spend their summer on this royal ground
The friendships made will last through eternity
Can it be
Our fairy tales come true here
As the summer starts to turn
We reminisce on lessons learned
Like the moral Tapawingo brings you
A fantasies and all our dreams come true
The story once told now becomes a reality
Happily
Here at tap forever
Tune: Until it's Time for You to Go
Songwriter: Gray 1975: Kate Meyers (Captain), Jane Macht (Co-captain)
A world apart
A castle mirrored
In golden sand
A sparkling mote
That’s filled with dreams
Yet to expand
And tiny rays
Reflecting children
Hand in hand
With room to grow
As love and peace
Are in command
In rays of friendship
Illusions glowing
Warm the shore
Together laughter
Assuring smiles
Have made it strong
When held together
Each grain of sand
Knows she belongs
With room to grow
As love and peace
Are in command
Waves of time
Engulf our lives
Our shoreline grows distant
As we drift apart
The tide of summer
Protects our castle
From truths unknown
Cascading time
Into memories
Not built alone
Here will remain
The love and dreams
That children own
At Tapawingo, given room
They've finally grown.
A castle mirrored
In golden sand
A sparkling mote
That’s filled with dreams
Yet to expand
And tiny rays
Reflecting children
Hand in hand
With room to grow
As love and peace
Are in command
In rays of friendship
Illusions glowing
Warm the shore
Together laughter
Assuring smiles
Have made it strong
When held together
Each grain of sand
Knows she belongs
With room to grow
As love and peace
Are in command
Waves of time
Engulf our lives
Our shoreline grows distant
As we drift apart
The tide of summer
Protects our castle
From truths unknown
Cascading time
Into memories
Not built alone
Here will remain
The love and dreams
That children own
At Tapawingo, given room
They've finally grown.
Across the stillness of our lake, we send our call Tapawingo
And all the silvery echos wake, to answer back, Tapawingo
We raise our hearts and voices, through faith and hope and love
We send our spirits skyward, to that great G-d above
And when we pass our course some, day and others sing Tapawingo
Grant us dear G-d such lives as may, still echo back Tapawingo
Tapawingo.
And all the silvery echos wake, to answer back, Tapawingo
We raise our hearts and voices, through faith and hope and love
We send our spirits skyward, to that great G-d above
And when we pass our course some, day and others sing Tapawingo
Grant us dear G-d such lives as may, still echo back Tapawingo
Tapawingo.
Tune: The fear you won't fall (Joshua Radin)
Songwriter: Gray 2009: Michelle Unger (Captain), Haley Walsh (Co-captain), Erin Caplan (Songleader)
Verse 1:
Airs getting thick, the clouds are rolling in (before me)
Storms blowing in a quiet intensity (surrounds me)
The rain starts to fall it’s the fear and uncertainty (within me)
Chorus:
The pitter patter of the rain echoes round the hill, we know, tapawingo provides for us a shealter from the storm
The impact of rain on the earth mirrors the indulable mark tap, leaves on our hearts
Verse 2:
Just before dawn the sun breaks through the clouds (above me)
The warmth of the sun dries the rain relieves the pain (inside me)
Although the storms passed its beauty remains with me (in memories)
Bridge:
Tears from the past
And those to come
Shed by the girls
Are bitter sweet
Like drops of rain
2nd half of the chorus:
The impact of rain on the earth mirrors the indulable mark tap, leaves on our hearts
1st half of the chorus:
The pitter patter of the rain echoes round the hill, we know, tapawingo provides for us a shelter from the storm
Airs getting thick, the clouds are rolling in (before me)
Storms blowing in a quiet intensity (surrounds me)
The rain starts to fall it’s the fear and uncertainty (within me)
Chorus:
The pitter patter of the rain echoes round the hill, we know, tapawingo provides for us a shealter from the storm
The impact of rain on the earth mirrors the indulable mark tap, leaves on our hearts
Verse 2:
Just before dawn the sun breaks through the clouds (above me)
The warmth of the sun dries the rain relieves the pain (inside me)
Although the storms passed its beauty remains with me (in memories)
Bridge:
Tears from the past
And those to come
Shed by the girls
Are bitter sweet
Like drops of rain
2nd half of the chorus:
The impact of rain on the earth mirrors the indulable mark tap, leaves on our hearts
1st half of the chorus:
The pitter patter of the rain echoes round the hill, we know, tapawingo provides for us a shelter from the storm
Tune: Younger than Springtime
Songwriter: Blue 1958
Amidst the setting of pine
A place of beauty so fine
Opens our book of camping days spent at Tapawingo
Among these pages unfold
Stories of friendships retold
Honor and spirit becoming the creed that we uphold
Within this book
We once again
Can see memories of youth
And loyalty
Then we reminisce through the years
And time for parting appears
Our hearts remain forever with you
The camp we love.
A place of beauty so fine
Opens our book of camping days spent at Tapawingo
Among these pages unfold
Stories of friendships retold
Honor and spirit becoming the creed that we uphold
Within this book
We once again
Can see memories of youth
And loyalty
Then we reminisce through the years
And time for parting appears
Our hearts remain forever with you
The camp we love.
Tune: Mrs. Robinson
And here she is, how does she do it all? Tap girls love you more than you will know.
Moe, Moe, Moe
Activities, Sundays, evenings, you’re always there with everything we need
We can’t go wrong, following your lead
We look around us, all we see are things that you have done
There can be no replacement, you’re the only one, so here’s to you Miss Versatility
Tap girls love you more than you will know, because you’re Moe, because you’re Moe!
Moe, Moe, Moe
Activities, Sundays, evenings, you’re always there with everything we need
We can’t go wrong, following your lead
We look around us, all we see are things that you have done
There can be no replacement, you’re the only one, so here’s to you Miss Versatility
Tap girls love you more than you will know, because you’re Moe, because you’re Moe!
Tune: All These Things That I've Done
Another Victory, another gray team defeat
Once blue gets goin’ gray is slowin’
and they know that they’re beat
Gray keeps tryin’ they wish they had a clue
Blues take over and there’s nothin’ you can do
Chorus:
Hey gray come a little closer, see us
now
This is how it should be done but we’ve just begun
So you might as well run
A bitter ending for the gray team’s in sight
We’ve stopped gray forces and our course is now bright
Gray team shivers, they’re stopping in their tracks
There’s no escape they might as well face the facts
It’s now begun and there’s no mistakin’
Gray feels our might and we see them breakin’
Times running out (stomp stomp) bodies achin’
This fight’s now over ours for the takin’
Chorus
(run run run run)
Once blue gets goin’ gray is slowin’
and they know that they’re beat
Gray keeps tryin’ they wish they had a clue
Blues take over and there’s nothin’ you can do
Chorus:
Hey gray come a little closer, see us
now
This is how it should be done but we’ve just begun
So you might as well run
A bitter ending for the gray team’s in sight
We’ve stopped gray forces and our course is now bright
Gray team shivers, they’re stopping in their tracks
There’s no escape they might as well face the facts
It’s now begun and there’s no mistakin’
Gray feels our might and we see them breakin’
Times running out (stomp stomp) bodies achin’
This fight’s now over ours for the takin’
Chorus
(run run run run)
Tune: There's No Business Like Show Business
Approaching, let us thunder
We'll shake all who come near
Blues are out to gain a booming victory
Winning both spirit and in skill
Striving to eliminate gray power
Hoping to beat them, and we will
To work helping each other
United as a team
Bonded by our sportsmanship and loyalty
The blues will reign you just wait and see
Knocking down the grays with our ability
The blues cry out victory
The blues cry out victory.
We'll shake all who come near
Blues are out to gain a booming victory
Winning both spirit and in skill
Striving to eliminate gray power
Hoping to beat them, and we will
To work helping each other
United as a team
Bonded by our sportsmanship and loyalty
The blues will reign you just wait and see
Knocking down the grays with our ability
The blues cry out victory
The blues cry out victory.
Tune: For Baby (For Bobbie) (John Denver)
As autumn winds grow colder by my side
I’ll hold to the warmth of our happy times
Our days here at camp always seem to fly
But our friendships will linger all our lives
CHORUS:
As the tears roll down your cheek, let me dry them
I’ll always be there to hold your hand
Through the years we’ve grown, and we’ve learned to give
I love you more than anybody can
I’ll shiver through the cold winter days
But a phone call can always melt the ice
The mention of a memory is a long distance hug
And a letter with a kiss is always nice
I'll wander through the days of the spring
My thoughts drift to summers I have spent
Of Tapawingo weeks filled with laughter and joy
And I can’t wait to see you my best friend
CHORUS
I love you more than anybody can.
I’ll hold to the warmth of our happy times
Our days here at camp always seem to fly
But our friendships will linger all our lives
CHORUS:
As the tears roll down your cheek, let me dry them
I’ll always be there to hold your hand
Through the years we’ve grown, and we’ve learned to give
I love you more than anybody can
I’ll shiver through the cold winter days
But a phone call can always melt the ice
The mention of a memory is a long distance hug
And a letter with a kiss is always nice
I'll wander through the days of the spring
My thoughts drift to summers I have spent
Of Tapawingo weeks filled with laughter and joy
And I can’t wait to see you my best friend
CHORUS
I love you more than anybody can.
Tune: Let it Be (The Beatles)
Songwriter: Gray 2001: Suzanne Burstein (Captain), Jill Bloom (Co-captain), Erica Paley (Songleader)
As darkness falls and the moon is rising, we know our hours here are few
The last night came too quickly here with you
Though summers passed, we’re still together, bonded by the gray and blue
These memories last forever, here with you
CHORUS:
Here with you, I’ll always be, by your side, can’t you see?
This friendship is forever, you and me
Yesterday’s gone but we have tomorrow, keep our future in your view
Hand in hand forever, here with you
So hush my friend, no time for sorrow, we’ll return we always do
Back at Tapawingo, here with you
CHORUS
The last night came too quickly here with you
Though summers passed, we’re still together, bonded by the gray and blue
These memories last forever, here with you
CHORUS:
Here with you, I’ll always be, by your side, can’t you see?
This friendship is forever, you and me
Yesterday’s gone but we have tomorrow, keep our future in your view
Hand in hand forever, here with you
So hush my friend, no time for sorrow, we’ll return we always do
Back at Tapawingo, here with you
CHORUS
Tune: Only You (Yaz)
Songwriter: Gray 1990: Rachel Levy (Captain), Suzie Jacobson (Co-captain)
As the combination is learned, the dial will start to turn, the safe opens
Treasures from the past will appear, life at Tap seems so clear, as we reach in
See the friendships and the smiles we’ve shared
Hear the laughter and the songs everywhere
And feel the warmth and love, it’s made of
Memories that we’ve stored through the years,
Help to conquer our fears, as we free them
Yet only you know the code to the power it holds
So believe and see the friendships and smiles we share
Hear the laughter and the songs everywhere
And feel the warmth and love, it’s made of
The spirit, the teamwork, the blue and the gray
Traditions and trusts are kept in our safe to stay
The spirit, the teamwork, the blue and the gray
Traditions and trusts are kept in our safe to stay
Time will come to lock the door
The dial’s turn once more, Tap’s still with us
When the safe is needed again, just like an old friend
We can turn and see the friendships and smiles we share
Hear the laughter and the songs everywhere
And feel the warmth and love, Tap’s made of
Treasures from the past will appear, life at Tap seems so clear, as we reach in
See the friendships and the smiles we’ve shared
Hear the laughter and the songs everywhere
And feel the warmth and love, it’s made of
Memories that we’ve stored through the years,
Help to conquer our fears, as we free them
Yet only you know the code to the power it holds
So believe and see the friendships and smiles we share
Hear the laughter and the songs everywhere
And feel the warmth and love, it’s made of
The spirit, the teamwork, the blue and the gray
Traditions and trusts are kept in our safe to stay
The spirit, the teamwork, the blue and the gray
Traditions and trusts are kept in our safe to stay
Time will come to lock the door
The dial’s turn once more, Tap’s still with us
When the safe is needed again, just like an old friend
We can turn and see the friendships and smiles we share
Hear the laughter and the songs everywhere
And feel the warmth and love, Tap’s made of
Tune: There'll Never Be Another You
Songwriter: Gray 1970: Lisa Warms (Captain), B. Lichtenstul (Co-captain)
As the summer passes with every dawning day
While our thoughts drift freely, our minds reach out to say
That your everlasting beauty is implanted in each heart
Tapawingo binds us all though we part
Though the time is running we want to live each hour
Your ideals that have brought us, together will be ours
The examples created are impressions on our minds
Traces of our dreams fulfilled are left behind
Memories of Tapawingo grow within each year
Love and understanding will be here (will be here)
As the summer passes with every setting sun
We remember friendships and all that we have done
Stars and moon glow faintly as the night fades so slow
Dawn arrives and now we realize we must go
While our thoughts drift freely, our minds reach out to say
That your everlasting beauty is implanted in each heart
Tapawingo binds us all though we part
Though the time is running we want to live each hour
Your ideals that have brought us, together will be ours
The examples created are impressions on our minds
Traces of our dreams fulfilled are left behind
Memories of Tapawingo grow within each year
Love and understanding will be here (will be here)
As the summer passes with every setting sun
We remember friendships and all that we have done
Stars and moon glow faintly as the night fades so slow
Dawn arrives and now we realize we must go
Tune: Follow Me (John Denver)
Songwriter: Gray 1983: Julie Snyder, Tammy Kafin
As the sun begins to fade behind the hills
And the golden glow of home begins to dim
Twilight falls, summer’s here, Tapawingo draws us near
Friendships old and new faintly light the sky
One by one stars appear, scattered specks with hopes so dear
Shy and timid, still unsure of their own light
With warmth and love around, we are starting to reach out
All our hopes and dreams, are coming true at last
The glimmer of each star helps others give more freely
Learning how to share and grow to feel the magic of the night
Summer sky, bright with love, reflected in each one of us
Here at Tap we’ve gained the confidence to shine
Though we part all too fast, what we’ve learned we know will last
Tapawingo shines forever in our minds
And the golden glow of home begins to dim
Twilight falls, summer’s here, Tapawingo draws us near
Friendships old and new faintly light the sky
One by one stars appear, scattered specks with hopes so dear
Shy and timid, still unsure of their own light
With warmth and love around, we are starting to reach out
All our hopes and dreams, are coming true at last
The glimmer of each star helps others give more freely
Learning how to share and grow to feel the magic of the night
Summer sky, bright with love, reflected in each one of us
Here at Tap we’ve gained the confidence to shine
Though we part all too fast, what we’ve learned we know will last
Tapawingo shines forever in our minds
Tune: Shower the People (James Taylor)
Songwriter: Gray 1984: Caroline Tulenko (Captain), Tracy Kramer (Co-captain), Dena Greenberg (Songleader)
As the traces of winter have drifted away
And the summer begins to draw near
The light of a rainbow beats through the dark
A child alone filled with fear
Even our seperate love plays a part in the whole
As the sparkle begins to appear
Though each color's unique and special alone
Tapawingo's rainbow is clear
Chorus:
Each color reflects one another at Tap
Helping to break through the storm
I can see my own reflection through the gray and blue
In the time I spent with you
Each color reflects one another at Tap
Helping to break through the storm
I can see my own reflection through the gray and blue
At the end of each storm the rainbow returns
Outshining the troubles she knew
And the bright hands alike streak through the night
With confidence pulling her through
She sees the clouds again she knows the summer must end
The colors will fade for a while
The rainbow gets trapped in the still frame of time
But the memories she wont leave behind
Chorus
And the summer begins to draw near
The light of a rainbow beats through the dark
A child alone filled with fear
Even our seperate love plays a part in the whole
As the sparkle begins to appear
Though each color's unique and special alone
Tapawingo's rainbow is clear
Chorus:
Each color reflects one another at Tap
Helping to break through the storm
I can see my own reflection through the gray and blue
In the time I spent with you
Each color reflects one another at Tap
Helping to break through the storm
I can see my own reflection through the gray and blue
At the end of each storm the rainbow returns
Outshining the troubles she knew
And the bright hands alike streak through the night
With confidence pulling her through
She sees the clouds again she knows the summer must end
The colors will fade for a while
The rainbow gets trapped in the still frame of time
But the memories she wont leave behind
Chorus
Tune: Theme to MASH
Songwriter: Blue 1981
As we arrive to Tap each year
Long winter months have disappeared
Excited campers old and new
A lighted match and friends renewed
The sparks rise ever higher, Tap’s family united
Each girl will learn to grow and laugh and love
As red and orange intertwine
The colors blue and gray combine
Flames reaching out to hold us here
As we return from year to year
The flame burns ever brighter
Our memories bind us tighter
Each girl will learn to grow and laugh and love
The summer comes but leaves too fast
Just as the fire tries to last
The friends we’ve made will soon be gone
Logs burn to ashes by the dawn
Though distance may keep us apart
The flame still burns deep in our hearts
Each girl has learned to grow and laugh and love.
Long winter months have disappeared
Excited campers old and new
A lighted match and friends renewed
The sparks rise ever higher, Tap’s family united
Each girl will learn to grow and laugh and love
As red and orange intertwine
The colors blue and gray combine
Flames reaching out to hold us here
As we return from year to year
The flame burns ever brighter
Our memories bind us tighter
Each girl will learn to grow and laugh and love
The summer comes but leaves too fast
Just as the fire tries to last
The friends we’ve made will soon be gone
Logs burn to ashes by the dawn
Though distance may keep us apart
The flame still burns deep in our hearts
Each girl has learned to grow and laugh and love.
Tune: Today (John Denver)
Songwriter: Gray 1966
At summer’s beginning Tap opens anew
Maintaining old friendships yet gaining some new
Learning together through all that we do
Memories of Tap will remain in our hearts for e’er
Though distance may be keep us apart for so long
The friendships we’ve made here will always be strong
Rituals, competition both gray and the blue
United as campers so true
Surrounded by nature, enclosed by the pine
Thoughts of camp meaning with us are entwined
Living together, maturing with time
Grasping the reasons of life
Oh camp, through you we have grown
Your guidance and love, you always have shown
When summer has ended, we’ll think of the past
Memories of Tap will remain in our hearts for e’er
Maintaining old friendships yet gaining some new
Learning together through all that we do
Memories of Tap will remain in our hearts for e’er
Though distance may be keep us apart for so long
The friendships we’ve made here will always be strong
Rituals, competition both gray and the blue
United as campers so true
Surrounded by nature, enclosed by the pine
Thoughts of camp meaning with us are entwined
Living together, maturing with time
Grasping the reasons of life
Oh camp, through you we have grown
Your guidance and love, you always have shown
When summer has ended, we’ll think of the past
Memories of Tap will remain in our hearts for e’er
Tune: Today (John Denver)
Songwriter: Gray 1966
At summer’s beginning Tap opens anew
Maintaining old friendships yet gaining some new
Learning together through all that we do
Memories of Tap will remain in our hearts for e’er
Though distance may be keep us apart for so long
Our friendships we’ve made here will always be strong
Rituals, competition both gray and the blue
United as campers so true
Surrounded by nature, enclosed in pine
Thoughts of camp meaning with us are entwined
Living together, maturing with time
Grasping the reasons of life
Oh, Camp Tapawingo, through you we have learned
For guidance and love, you always have shown
When summer is ending, we think of the past
Memories of Tap will remain in our hearts for e’er.
Maintaining old friendships yet gaining some new
Learning together through all that we do
Memories of Tap will remain in our hearts for e’er
Though distance may be keep us apart for so long
Our friendships we’ve made here will always be strong
Rituals, competition both gray and the blue
United as campers so true
Surrounded by nature, enclosed in pine
Thoughts of camp meaning with us are entwined
Living together, maturing with time
Grasping the reasons of life
Oh, Camp Tapawingo, through you we have learned
For guidance and love, you always have shown
When summer is ending, we think of the past
Memories of Tap will remain in our hearts for e’er.
Tune: Are You From Dixie
At Tapawingo
There are restrictions
There is a rule for everything we do.
Tune: Telephone Song (Bye Bye Birdie)
We can not cut class
And no ragged jeans
Oh no if we do
You know what that means
Since we can not have food
Now how long can we last
And no candy for us
We better think fast
Rules come by the ton
Yet we still have fun
As for uniform clothes
And lights out at Taps
Yes we must go to meals
Don't forget bathing caps
All these rules you will find
We encounter each day
To avoid them is hard
But we know there's a way!
Tapawingo --- They enforce them
Tapawingo --- has all of these rules
Tapawingo --- they enforce them
Tapawingo --- don't get caught.
At Tapawingo
There are restrictions
There is a rule for everything we do.
Tune: Telephone Song (Bye Bye Birdie)
We can not cut class
And no ragged jeans
Oh no if we do
You know what that means
Since we can not have food
Now how long can we last
And no candy for us
We better think fast
Rules come by the ton
Yet we still have fun
As for uniform clothes
And lights out at Taps
Yes we must go to meals
Don't forget bathing caps
All these rules you will find
We encounter each day
To avoid them is hard
But we know there's a way!
Tapawingo --- They enforce them
Tapawingo --- has all of these rules
Tapawingo --- they enforce them
Tapawingo --- don't get caught.
Tune: Rocky Top (Osborne Brothers)
Songwriter: Gray 1993: Jen Beatus (Captain), Katie Cohen (Co-captain), Dana Fechner (Songleader)
At times I find myself just looking back at Tap days that have gone by
When I feel lost and I am overcome, I sit back and sigh
CHORUS:
Thinkin’ ‘bout what it means to me, friends we’ll always be
Like the roots that hold a tree, Tapawingo’s bond holds me,
Tapawingo’s bond holds me
Days at Tap they quickly pass me by, memories I recall still,
Heartstrings tie me to those days at camp, I guess they always will
CHORUS
Love and laughter always present there, life should be that way
Though we grow up and branch out into life, we long for the days of blue gray
CHORUS
Now I see my life in retrospect, a short time spent at Tap,
Leaves have fallen, new ones grow again, but we will always turn back
We will always turn back
When I feel lost and I am overcome, I sit back and sigh
CHORUS:
Thinkin’ ‘bout what it means to me, friends we’ll always be
Like the roots that hold a tree, Tapawingo’s bond holds me,
Tapawingo’s bond holds me
Days at Tap they quickly pass me by, memories I recall still,
Heartstrings tie me to those days at camp, I guess they always will
CHORUS
Love and laughter always present there, life should be that way
Though we grow up and branch out into life, we long for the days of blue gray
CHORUS
Now I see my life in retrospect, a short time spent at Tap,
Leaves have fallen, new ones grow again, but we will always turn back
We will always turn back
B-L-U-E on to victory
B-L-U-E now we sing to thee
Fight, fight, fight and never give in for the blue team will win
Rah, rah, rah!
(Repeat)
B-L-U-E now we sing to thee
Fight, fight, fight and never give in for the blue team will win
Rah, rah, rah!
(Repeat)
Tune: Food Glorious Food
Blast like dynamite,
Crack just like a sharp whip,
Break like sonic boom,
Soar up like a rocket,
Meet them with our forces strong,
Crush them with our feeling,
This victory won't prolong,
Send them reeling.
Blue team has been heard,
Crash down loud as thunder,
Now here is the word,
Gray you've been plowed under,
We're ever victorious,
Urged on to new heights,
We'll meet you, we will beat you,
It's no secret of the Blue.
Crack just like a sharp whip,
Break like sonic boom,
Soar up like a rocket,
Meet them with our forces strong,
Crush them with our feeling,
This victory won't prolong,
Send them reeling.
Blue team has been heard,
Crash down loud as thunder,
Now here is the word,
Gray you've been plowed under,
We're ever victorious,
Urged on to new heights,
We'll meet you, we will beat you,
It's no secret of the Blue.
Blazing past the grays, they begin to feel our heat
It’ll take no time, so why don’t you just face defeat?
Blues have the might, and blues have the speed
Blues are gonna take over, our flames will reach you and we’ll succeed
Our fire is burning, the heat starts to rise
Grays cry out for water, the smoke’s in their eyes (it’s in their eyes)
We have the power, the spirit, the pride
We’ll sound our alarm, now grays run and hide (so step aside)
We are the blue, HUH
We’ll conquer you, HUH
With teamwork true, HUH
We’ll burn you through
Blues are coming, we’re on our way, wherever we go, our ashes stay
Our time has come, the end’s in sight
At first they didn’t know it, but now they see the light
Blues have demolished what’s in their way, we’ll tell you again
Watch out gray, watch out gray
It’ll take no time, so why don’t you just face defeat?
Blues have the might, and blues have the speed
Blues are gonna take over, our flames will reach you and we’ll succeed
Our fire is burning, the heat starts to rise
Grays cry out for water, the smoke’s in their eyes (it’s in their eyes)
We have the power, the spirit, the pride
We’ll sound our alarm, now grays run and hide (so step aside)
We are the blue, HUH
We’ll conquer you, HUH
With teamwork true, HUH
We’ll burn you through
Blues are coming, we’re on our way, wherever we go, our ashes stay
Our time has come, the end’s in sight
At first they didn’t know it, but now they see the light
Blues have demolished what’s in their way, we’ll tell you again
Watch out gray, watch out gray
Tune: Drag Me Down
Songwriter: Blue 2017
Blue fire comes alive
We’ve got a burning drive
Our smoke is rising, no escaping
These flames are coming fast
Gray team you will not last
So what’s the point of running because
Blue team is stronger than you will ever be
You can feel the heat coming from our ferocity
And the blue team has something that you will never have
A blaze that lights our path (yeah yeah)
Blue team’s here, forever burning
Our embers rise, our spirit start soaring
You can’t fight this blue inferno
We’ve got you trapped, you know there is no where to go
(Oh)
Gray team is a shaking
They’re playing with fire to(night)
Blue team’s here, forever burning
Our embers rise, our spirit start soaring
You can’t fight this blue enfero
The end is near, step back or you are gonna get burned
We’ve got a burning drive
Our smoke is rising, no escaping
These flames are coming fast
Gray team you will not last
So what’s the point of running because
Blue team is stronger than you will ever be
You can feel the heat coming from our ferocity
And the blue team has something that you will never have
A blaze that lights our path (yeah yeah)
Blue team’s here, forever burning
Our embers rise, our spirit start soaring
You can’t fight this blue inferno
We’ve got you trapped, you know there is no where to go
(Oh)
Gray team is a shaking
They’re playing with fire to(night)
Blue team’s here, forever burning
Our embers rise, our spirit start soaring
You can’t fight this blue enfero
The end is near, step back or you are gonna get burned
Tune: Hey Mickey
Songwriter: Blue 1991
(stomp, clap, stomp, stomp, clap…)
Blue jungle, sound will scare, c’mon in now if you dare
We’re creepin’, we’re crawlin’
Vines hang low, jungles hot, watch out gray or you’ll be caught
Start runnin’, take cover
Gray team we know you’re scared, c’mon outta there
We’re sneakin’ up behind you so you better be aware
Coming from above you is the blue team’s mighty king
Our lion’s in control now
Our claws are out, gray team, shout, gray team, no need to pout, gray team
Oh gray team
You know we’re out to fight, and you know we’re out to win
Tangled in our vines, your head will start to spin
We’ve got you all surrounded so you better just give in, gray team
Surrender!
Blue jungle, sound will scare, c’mon in now if you dare
We’re creepin’, we’re crawlin’
Vines hang low, jungles hot, watch out gray or you’ll be caught
Start runnin’, take cover
Gray team we know you’re scared, c’mon outta there
We’re sneakin’ up behind you so you better be aware
Coming from above you is the blue team’s mighty king
Our lion’s in control now
Our claws are out, gray team, shout, gray team, no need to pout, gray team
Oh gray team
You know we’re out to fight, and you know we’re out to win
Tangled in our vines, your head will start to spin
We’ve got you all surrounded so you better just give in, gray team
Surrender!
Tune: New Girl in Town (Hairspray)
Songwriter: Gray 2009: Michelle Unger (Captain), Haley Walsh (Co-captain), Erin Caplan (Songleader)
Blue skies above its getting hot today
Grab your water bottles and get ready to play
Don’t forget your sunscreen the suns shining all day
Harmony: (a whoah a whoah whoah)
Listen close to catie and you’ll be on your way
Grab your water bottles and get ready to play
Don’t forget your sunscreen the suns shining all day
Harmony: (a whoah a whoah whoah)
Listen close to catie and you’ll be on your way
Tune: You Gotta Have Faith
Blue team better hide, the grays will take your breath away
Our strength will make us win the day, and there’s nothing you can do
(Oh) So you better step aside, blue team will always live in fear,
Cause they know the mighty grays are near, I said we’re givin’ you the blues
CHORUS:
When the grays are winning, the blues start spinning
Cause our team has the spirit, and we’ll knock you to the floor
Gray team will claim the victory (Our team will claim the victory)
Beware, the gray team is a stormin’ through, watch out we’re gonna conquer you
Blues make way cause the grays will win the day
CHORUS
Our strength will make us win the day, and there’s nothing you can do
(Oh) So you better step aside, blue team will always live in fear,
Cause they know the mighty grays are near, I said we’re givin’ you the blues
CHORUS:
When the grays are winning, the blues start spinning
Cause our team has the spirit, and we’ll knock you to the floor
Gray team will claim the victory (Our team will claim the victory)
Beware, the gray team is a stormin’ through, watch out we’re gonna conquer you
Blues make way cause the grays will win the day
CHORUS
Tune: Seventy Six Trombones
Blue team stand up and cheer for a victory
Loudly proclaim our true loyalty
Teammates together fight as we firmly pave the way
Shouting strength and courage to the Gray.
Downing the Grays on the battle fields
Gaining a victory Blues never yield.
With valor high Grays hear this cry
Our spirit true will never die
Forever we will praise thee straight to the sky.
Fight for the Blue!
Loudly proclaim our true loyalty
Teammates together fight as we firmly pave the way
Shouting strength and courage to the Gray.
Downing the Grays on the battle fields
Gaining a victory Blues never yield.
With valor high Grays hear this cry
Our spirit true will never die
Forever we will praise thee straight to the sky.
Fight for the Blue!
Tune: T.J. High School
Songwriter: Blue 1960
Blue Team strive onward today.
Go out and win in every way.
We'll show our loyalty,
As we march on to victory.
The Grays will hide in defeat
In every game and every meet.
Let's give a cheer, rah, rah!
For all to hear; ...yes indeed!
B-L-U-E, let's fight!
Go out and win in every way.
We'll show our loyalty,
As we march on to victory.
The Grays will hide in defeat
In every game and every meet.
Let's give a cheer, rah, rah!
For all to hear; ...yes indeed!
B-L-U-E, let's fight!
Songwriter: Blue 2014: Jenna Katz (Captain), Paige Silverstein (Co-captain), Talia Petigrow (Songleader)
Blue team will find you no matter where you go, oh, oh
Gray team better run, the fight has just begun, oh, oh
We're creeping up behind you, don't want to be alone, oh, oh
Lurking in the shadows, hope you don't move to slow
Chorus
We're there in the dark
You are falling apart
We listen to your thoughts
While haunting your hearts
Gray team better hide
Blue’s coming from all sides
(We’re closing in)
No way to escape ‘cause we decide your fate, oh, oh
Unity and pride will sweep the grays aside, oh, oh
Footsteps drawing near, grays coward back in fear, oh, oh
You thought you won the game, but now it's time we claim our fame
Chorus
Blue team will find you no matter where you go, oh, oh!
Gray team better run, the fight has just begun, oh, oh
We're creeping up behind you, don't want to be alone, oh, oh
Lurking in the shadows, hope you don't move to slow
Chorus
We're there in the dark
You are falling apart
We listen to your thoughts
While haunting your hearts
Gray team better hide
Blue’s coming from all sides
(We’re closing in)
No way to escape ‘cause we decide your fate, oh, oh
Unity and pride will sweep the grays aside, oh, oh
Footsteps drawing near, grays coward back in fear, oh, oh
You thought you won the game, but now it's time we claim our fame
Chorus
Blue team will find you no matter where you go, oh, oh!
Tune: Jump Shout Boogie
The Blue team's on a roll and now we're ready to go.
We've got our team together and we'll put on a show.
We're gonna boogie 'round this camp
And we will prove (clap) to (clap) all we're the champ (clap, clap)
Just watch us as we're grooving
We'll give Grays no chance
The blue team's psyched to dance
There will be no way to ignore
The Blues go hopping forever more
CHORUS:
The Blue team makes you jump (jump) shout (shout) knock those grays out
Conquering and winning that's what boogie's all about
When the Blue team starts to rock, the Grays will run for the door
As the Blues take charge of the disco floor
Once the Blues get started, Grays can't stop our feet,
Because the music's playing to the Blue boogie beat.
And we will prove (clap) that (clap) we're stardom bound (clap, clap)
The Blue team dances onward
Grays can't pick up our moves
The Blue team really grooves
No matter what the latest trend
The blue team boogie will never end.
CHORUS
We've got our team together and we'll put on a show.
We're gonna boogie 'round this camp
And we will prove (clap) to (clap) all we're the champ (clap, clap)
Just watch us as we're grooving
We'll give Grays no chance
The blue team's psyched to dance
There will be no way to ignore
The Blues go hopping forever more
CHORUS:
The Blue team makes you jump (jump) shout (shout) knock those grays out
Conquering and winning that's what boogie's all about
When the Blue team starts to rock, the Grays will run for the door
As the Blues take charge of the disco floor
Once the Blues get started, Grays can't stop our feet,
Because the music's playing to the Blue boogie beat.
And we will prove (clap) that (clap) we're stardom bound (clap, clap)
The Blue team dances onward
Grays can't pick up our moves
The Blue team really grooves
No matter what the latest trend
The blue team boogie will never end.
CHORUS
Tune: Call Me
Songwriter: Gray 2018
Blue you think you're ready for us
Think that you're ahead
Wait till you see what's in store cause
You've been falsely lead.
Listen close and don't get lost
We're warning you, you should not cross
Chorus:
Gray team (gray team)
As we move blues see their defeat
The truth comes out
Hey blue (back down)
Get out while you can
You don't stand a chance against (gray team)
Now your stranded on your knees
Did you think all this through
Watch your status drop oh how's the high and mighty blue
Thought your name would pull you through
Foolish not to listen to
Chorus
(ooo) Our team standing tall as one
Even in our darkest hours no teammate left behind
With unity we'll forever (be)
Gray team.
Think that you're ahead
Wait till you see what's in store cause
You've been falsely lead.
Listen close and don't get lost
We're warning you, you should not cross
Chorus:
Gray team (gray team)
As we move blues see their defeat
The truth comes out
Hey blue (back down)
Get out while you can
You don't stand a chance against (gray team)
Now your stranded on your knees
Did you think all this through
Watch your status drop oh how's the high and mighty blue
Thought your name would pull you through
Foolish not to listen to
Chorus
(ooo) Our team standing tall as one
Even in our darkest hours no teammate left behind
With unity we'll forever (be)
Gray team.
Tune: Rock Around the Clock
Blues are soaring straight to the top,
Grays watch out ‘cause we cannot be stopped
With our pride and honor we shout
We’re gonna beat you grays without a doubt, Yea!
Charging on towards victory, the blues will gain supremacy
Our raging spirit shatters all, we’re gonna make the gray team fall
We’re gonna fight day and night to prove that we’re all right
(We’re all right, we’re all right) Yea!
Banner high our strength displayed, our unity will never fade
We’ll gain the glory and conquer all, but if we lose we’ll still stand tall
Grays move aside we’re the blues now hear our cry, GO BLUE!
Grays watch out ‘cause we cannot be stopped
With our pride and honor we shout
We’re gonna beat you grays without a doubt, Yea!
Charging on towards victory, the blues will gain supremacy
Our raging spirit shatters all, we’re gonna make the gray team fall
We’re gonna fight day and night to prove that we’re all right
(We’re all right, we’re all right) Yea!
Banner high our strength displayed, our unity will never fade
We’ll gain the glory and conquer all, but if we lose we’ll still stand tall
Grays move aside we’re the blues now hear our cry, GO BLUE!
Tune: Notre Dame
Songwriter: Blue 1956
Blues have a team that just can't be beat
In every game we're hard to defeat
Swimming, softball, newcomb, too.
We'll win these games for the mighty Blues
We're got the spirit
We're loyal, too
Teammates together, Cheer for the Blue
Fighting on to victory
The Blue Team is out to win.
In every game we're hard to defeat
Swimming, softball, newcomb, too.
We'll win these games for the mighty Blues
We're got the spirit
We're loyal, too
Teammates together, Cheer for the Blue
Fighting on to victory
The Blue Team is out to win.
Tune: Funhouse
Songwriter: GTL 2016
Blues have no clue that gray is near
They wander round in total fear
Blues begin to fall
The grays commence to creep around the halls gray storm cloud rolling in (ahhhh)
The fun has started to begin
Panic floods over their face they know they’ll never win this race
The blue team better turn round
The gray team is charging now
It’s time to start the countdown
The blue team’s going down, down, down
The blue team’s going down
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Its begun!
Throughout this maze they stumble scared
They are not ready or prepared
Blues would rather face defeat
Then be stuck in this rivalry (ahhhh)
We’ve caught you before, we’ll do it again
Sorry blue this is the end
Although you fought with all your might
We know you’ll never win this fight
The blue team better bow down
The gray team has conquered now
We’ve now finished the countdown
The blue has gone down, down, down
The blue team has gone down
They wander round in total fear
Blues begin to fall
The grays commence to creep around the halls gray storm cloud rolling in (ahhhh)
The fun has started to begin
Panic floods over their face they know they’ll never win this race
The blue team better turn round
The gray team is charging now
It’s time to start the countdown
The blue team’s going down, down, down
The blue team’s going down
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Its begun!
Throughout this maze they stumble scared
They are not ready or prepared
Blues would rather face defeat
Then be stuck in this rivalry (ahhhh)
We’ve caught you before, we’ll do it again
Sorry blue this is the end
Although you fought with all your might
We know you’ll never win this fight
The blue team better bow down
The gray team has conquered now
We’ve now finished the countdown
The blue has gone down, down, down
The blue team has gone down
Tune: Roll Out the Barrel
Blues have the spirit, the power the courage to fight
Blues striving onward, we’ll battle on for our right
Blues out for victory, glorious heights to attain
Blues will always fight together, united remain
Blues striving onward, we’ll battle on for our right
Blues out for victory, glorious heights to attain
Blues will always fight together, united remain
Blues on to victory
Voices proclaim
Let our spirit and honor
Blaze a trail to our glory and fame
Raise our banner ever skyward
Grays will tumble in defeat
As on all battle fields
Our strength they meet
Blues on to victory
Our cry repeat.
Voices proclaim
Let our spirit and honor
Blaze a trail to our glory and fame
Raise our banner ever skyward
Grays will tumble in defeat
As on all battle fields
Our strength they meet
Blues on to victory
Our cry repeat.
Tune: Weep For Jamie
Born in 1823, Harriet Sawyer came to be
A camp-life legend, was her fate
Haunting our home at night when it’s late
Weep for Harriet, for she died a horrible death one night
Weep for Harriet, the thought of her fall, fills us with fright
On a cold and windy night
When the moon is shining bright
You might see Harriet hovering by
Or hear her eerie helpless cry
Watch for Harriet by her grave or house, if you dare pass through
Watch for Harriet, on July the fourth she’ll come to haunt you
OOO OOO
Bunny Bunny
Rabbit! Boo!
(Last 3 lines sung simultaneously)
A camp-life legend, was her fate
Haunting our home at night when it’s late
Weep for Harriet, for she died a horrible death one night
Weep for Harriet, the thought of her fall, fills us with fright
On a cold and windy night
When the moon is shining bright
You might see Harriet hovering by
Or hear her eerie helpless cry
Watch for Harriet by her grave or house, if you dare pass through
Watch for Harriet, on July the fourth she’ll come to haunt you
OOO OOO
Bunny Bunny
Rabbit! Boo!
(Last 3 lines sung simultaneously)
Tune: Tammy (Tammy and the Bachelor, Debbie Reynolds)
Songwriter: Gray 1973
Born in me is the love time can’t erase
For a friend, with whom I’ve shared, so many days
The memories do linger though our past did part
Now it’s time, for my child to make the same start
I want her to play hard, to face every test
Having fun, reaching out, doing her best
Relating to people who find time to care
Striving to make the most of each moment there
The days flew by – all too fast
Now my dreams – are the past
Tapawingo, though summer turned into fall
Cherished memories last
The message that's hidden in camp life alone
Helps to guide, and teaches one
To live on her own.
Yes memories to linger though our past did part.
Now as I think about
Tap days I smile.
For a friend, with whom I’ve shared, so many days
The memories do linger though our past did part
Now it’s time, for my child to make the same start
I want her to play hard, to face every test
Having fun, reaching out, doing her best
Relating to people who find time to care
Striving to make the most of each moment there
The days flew by – all too fast
Now my dreams – are the past
Tapawingo, though summer turned into fall
Cherished memories last
The message that's hidden in camp life alone
Helps to guide, and teaches one
To live on her own.
Yes memories to linger though our past did part.
Now as I think about
Tap days I smile.
Tune: Rhythm of Love (Plain White T's)
Songwriter: Gray 2013: Izzy Brown (Captain), Jessie Copeland (Co-captain), Jenny Moss (Songleader)
Bright sky shaded by trees,
what better view could there be of tap while you're next to me.
We found sisters with souls intertwined, infinite stars of the night shine down
on sweet summer time, this place is one of a kind.
CHORUS
Music echoes through the air, (these bonds of blue and gray)
we'll always have this place to share, (guide me through every day)
Here with you, beauty locked in time, Tap's magic will always shine.
And though I know time will fly, I won't let summer slip by without
true friends by my side,
our thoughts and our hearts aligned.
CHORUS
BRIDGE:
as the sunsets glow, we know we are home, (home)
in melodies, we confide, in melodies our dreams arise.
I will remember so clear, the summers year after year I spent
counting the stars, so glad that this time was ours.
what better view could there be of tap while you're next to me.
We found sisters with souls intertwined, infinite stars of the night shine down
on sweet summer time, this place is one of a kind.
CHORUS
Music echoes through the air, (these bonds of blue and gray)
we'll always have this place to share, (guide me through every day)
Here with you, beauty locked in time, Tap's magic will always shine.
And though I know time will fly, I won't let summer slip by without
true friends by my side,
our thoughts and our hearts aligned.
CHORUS
BRIDGE:
as the sunsets glow, we know we are home, (home)
in melodies, we confide, in melodies our dreams arise.
I will remember so clear, the summers year after year I spent
counting the stars, so glad that this time was ours.
Tune: Oh What a Night
Songwriter: Blue 2009: Natalie Wasserman (Captain), Emily Lambert Gittis (Co-captain), Carly Lincenberg (Songleader)
Brothers comin' from all over Maine
Just to see their sisters for the day
It’s carnival
Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do
Root beer floats, candy, and games galore
Face paint, moon bounces, and so much more
(It's carnival, oh what a day)
It's carnival, oh what a day.
Just to see their sisters for the day
It’s carnival
Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do
Root beer floats, candy, and games galore
Face paint, moon bounces, and so much more
(It's carnival, oh what a day)
It's carnival, oh what a day.
Tune: My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark
Songwriter: Gray 2023: Naomi Jeske (Captain), Lila Boroujerdi (Co-Captain) and Leya Hecker (Songleader)
Can you feel the storm is coming
Rolling in
Tension grows, now you’re running
Chances slim
Soon, you’ll see that gray team’s on the rise
And nothing you could do will take us down
Lightning strikes, the ground is shaking
This will be fun
Cornered now, there’s no escaping
Do you miss the sun
Hope you’re not scared of the dark
This isn’t for the faint of heart
Get ready, cause the storm has just begun
CHORUS:
Blue team, you have met your downfall
You’re filled with fear
Knowing we’re near
Gray clouds appear
(Try to hide now)
Gray fogs your sight
You’ve lost this fight
Because tonight, blue skies have turned
(Woah)
Woah
Wind picks up, now you’re spinning
Nowhere to go
Hope is lost, it’s finally hitting
Blue’s all alone
Now you see that gray team’s on the rise
And nothing you could do will take us down
CHORUS
Gray
Rolling in
Tension grows, now you’re running
Chances slim
Soon, you’ll see that gray team’s on the rise
And nothing you could do will take us down
Lightning strikes, the ground is shaking
This will be fun
Cornered now, there’s no escaping
Do you miss the sun
Hope you’re not scared of the dark
This isn’t for the faint of heart
Get ready, cause the storm has just begun
CHORUS:
Blue team, you have met your downfall
You’re filled with fear
Knowing we’re near
Gray clouds appear
(Try to hide now)
Gray fogs your sight
You’ve lost this fight
Because tonight, blue skies have turned
(Woah)
Woah
Wind picks up, now you’re spinning
Nowhere to go
Hope is lost, it’s finally hitting
Blue’s all alone
Now you see that gray team’s on the rise
And nothing you could do will take us down
CHORUS
Gray
Tune: Money Can't Buy Me Love
Can’t find a way gray, to stop those mighty blues
No need to pray gray, the blues are gonna cruise
Say goodbye to winning now, the blues will blow your mind
Gray will need a miracle, but for them there ain’t no kind
Blues keep rollin’, can’t be stopped, we're jettin’ straight to the top
Charging, speeding, plowing through, blues dominate with pride
Our team will grab that victory, so grays you better hide
We're steaming with that burning drive, it’s clear we’ve come alive
Round:
Can’t find a way gray, to stop those mighty blues
No need to pray gray, the blues are gonna cruise
or
Charging, speeding, plowing through, blues dominate with pride
Our team will grab that victory, so grays you better hide
All together:
Blues keep rollin’, can’t be stopped, jettin’ straight to the top
Go blue!
No need to pray gray, the blues are gonna cruise
Say goodbye to winning now, the blues will blow your mind
Gray will need a miracle, but for them there ain’t no kind
Blues keep rollin’, can’t be stopped, we're jettin’ straight to the top
Charging, speeding, plowing through, blues dominate with pride
Our team will grab that victory, so grays you better hide
We're steaming with that burning drive, it’s clear we’ve come alive
Round:
Can’t find a way gray, to stop those mighty blues
No need to pray gray, the blues are gonna cruise
or
Charging, speeding, plowing through, blues dominate with pride
Our team will grab that victory, so grays you better hide
All together:
Blues keep rollin’, can’t be stopped, jettin’ straight to the top
Go blue!
Tune: If You’re Happy and You Know It
Check the six o’clock report hot off the press
Stated clearly [that] ______ passed her test,
After ten years of improving she has finally started moving,
She’s no longer called the spastic but the best.
So keep yourself tuned into latest sports,
In the stables, on the docks or tennis courts,
Whether expert or beginner our ______ is a winner
And to you we send congrats for this report.
Stated clearly [that] ______ passed her test,
After ten years of improving she has finally started moving,
She’s no longer called the spastic but the best.
So keep yourself tuned into latest sports,
In the stables, on the docks or tennis courts,
Whether expert or beginner our ______ is a winner
And to you we send congrats for this report.
Cheer girls cheer the Blues are out to win
Cheer girls cheer we never will give in
And when we meet those Grays
We'll wipe them off the map
There'll be a hot time for the Blue team tonight
Rah, rah, rah
(for next verse repeat through tonight)
Cheer girls cheer we never will give in
And when we meet those Grays
We'll wipe them off the map
There'll be a hot time for the Blue team tonight
Rah, rah, rah
(for next verse repeat through tonight)
Pep, Vim, Mobili-Ty
CITs versatility
From morn' till night we're on the go
Never slacking, never slow
So watch us really shine
We are the best bunk on the line
There is no job that we do shirk
CITs are ready to work.
(Tune: If I Were a Rich Boy, to a Stomp/Clap)
If I were a CIT
Yadayadayadayadayadayadayadaya
All day long I'd do just as I please
If I were a CIT
I wouldn't have to work hard
Yadayadayadayadayadayadayadaya
All day long I'd sit and grow obese
If I were a CIT
I'd take four showers a day and also bubble bath so I'd smell nice n' sweet
And if I got cold, I'd turn up the heat.
I'd get to go to Canada to meet a Jacques, Pierre, or Cousteau
And what Momma doesn't see she'll never know.
Yadadadada
If I were a CIT
Yadayadayadayadayadayadayadaya
All day long I'd do just as I please
If I were a C-I-T
CITs versatility
From morn' till night we're on the go
Never slacking, never slow
So watch us really shine
We are the best bunk on the line
There is no job that we do shirk
CITs are ready to work.
(Tune: If I Were a Rich Boy, to a Stomp/Clap)
If I were a CIT
Yadayadayadayadayadayadayadaya
All day long I'd do just as I please
If I were a CIT
I wouldn't have to work hard
Yadayadayadayadayadayadayadaya
All day long I'd sit and grow obese
If I were a CIT
I'd take four showers a day and also bubble bath so I'd smell nice n' sweet
And if I got cold, I'd turn up the heat.
I'd get to go to Canada to meet a Jacques, Pierre, or Cousteau
And what Momma doesn't see she'll never know.
Yadadadada
If I were a CIT
Yadayadayadayadayadayadayadaya
All day long I'd do just as I please
If I were a C-I-T
Tune: Lollipop
Clean the bunk, shower, go to the waterfront, heart to heart, AC, rent a movie
Walk to the graveyard, play with a deck of cards, bunk night (doo doo doo doo)
Right after cookout, grab your bunkmates, join together for you’ve got a date
This is the one night of the week that you and your bunk can meet
You go to play jacks, read books, tickle one another’s back
Landsports, jump rope, hit on the tennis courts
Write to your parents, bake cookies, do a dance, bunk night (doo doo doo doo)
Every other night the program’s planned, but tonight it’s all up to you
So jot it down and put it in ______’s hand, so after dinner, you can go too
Clean the bunk, showers, go to the waterfront, heart to heart, AC, rent a movie
Walk to the graveyard, play with a deck of cards, bunk night!
Walk to the graveyard, play with a deck of cards, bunk night (doo doo doo doo)
Right after cookout, grab your bunkmates, join together for you’ve got a date
This is the one night of the week that you and your bunk can meet
You go to play jacks, read books, tickle one another’s back
Landsports, jump rope, hit on the tennis courts
Write to your parents, bake cookies, do a dance, bunk night (doo doo doo doo)
Every other night the program’s planned, but tonight it’s all up to you
So jot it down and put it in ______’s hand, so after dinner, you can go too
Clean the bunk, showers, go to the waterfront, heart to heart, AC, rent a movie
Walk to the graveyard, play with a deck of cards, bunk night!
Tune: Circle Game (Joni Mitchell)
Songwriter: Gray 1978: Lynn Brody (Captain), L. Plant (Co-captain)
Close your eyes and dream about a paradise
A place where special friendships can be found
People reaching out to help each other
As beauty love and laughter all abound
Dream of sunny days and starry nights
Swaying pines around a firelight
Here children live in a world that’s all their own
At Tapawingo, they grow in every way from day to day
As the summer seems to quickly pass away
Awake my child to find the place you’ve dreamt about
Treasured friendships of the rarest kind
Life at Tap unites our hearts forever
As thoughts of camp will bring you peace of mind
And the years go by as you move on
Yet the memories are never gone
Tapawingo has helped fulfill my dreams
Your heart remains in that paradise that is your summer home
For you’ve found that special world you call your own
A place where special friendships can be found
People reaching out to help each other
As beauty love and laughter all abound
Dream of sunny days and starry nights
Swaying pines around a firelight
Here children live in a world that’s all their own
At Tapawingo, they grow in every way from day to day
As the summer seems to quickly pass away
Awake my child to find the place you’ve dreamt about
Treasured friendships of the rarest kind
Life at Tap unites our hearts forever
As thoughts of camp will bring you peace of mind
And the years go by as you move on
Yet the memories are never gone
Tapawingo has helped fulfill my dreams
Your heart remains in that paradise that is your summer home
For you’ve found that special world you call your own
Tune: Only One (Kanye West)
Songwriter: Blue Team: Nati H. (C), Abby L. (Co), Hannah M. (Song)
Colors streak across the sky
We reach our last goodbye
On the horizon, our worlds colliding
The sun is rising and I have you here beside me
In our final moments
Hearts connecting with ease, flooded with memories
Yet our worlds keep us apart
Oooooh It’s bittersweet, how we move on while camp lives on in harmony
But I can see
[Chorus]
Although my days are through, Tap leads me back to you
As time slips by, you still remain on my mind
The years may come and go, but I will always know
Tapawingo’s where our memories reside
With you I’ll stay
Watching sunrises without you doesn’t feel the same
You’ve shown me the way
We’ll look out and see those colors again
And now I can see
[CHORUS]
Our souls return again
I look back on the glow of that sky, won’t let go
I rewind (I can find)
Where your hearts (next to mine)
Trapped in time with a tear in my eye, I now know it’s goodbye
[CHORUS]
The love we share for this place will never die
We reach our last goodbye
On the horizon, our worlds colliding
The sun is rising and I have you here beside me
In our final moments
Hearts connecting with ease, flooded with memories
Yet our worlds keep us apart
Oooooh It’s bittersweet, how we move on while camp lives on in harmony
But I can see
[Chorus]
Although my days are through, Tap leads me back to you
As time slips by, you still remain on my mind
The years may come and go, but I will always know
Tapawingo’s where our memories reside
With you I’ll stay
Watching sunrises without you doesn’t feel the same
You’ve shown me the way
We’ll look out and see those colors again
And now I can see
[CHORUS]
Our souls return again
I look back on the glow of that sky, won’t let go
I rewind (I can find)
Where your hearts (next to mine)
Trapped in time with a tear in my eye, I now know it’s goodbye
[CHORUS]
The love we share for this place will never die
Tune: Grant Avenue
Songwriter: Gray 1960
Combination of dialects,
Where pals connect
from far and near.
It's Tap, that does unwrap,
All of these friendships dear.
The blue and gray always meeting,
And competing,
Sportingly*.
Game ends, we're still best friends,
One happy family.
*In original version of the song, the word "sportingly" was sung as "heartily"
Where pals connect
from far and near.
It's Tap, that does unwrap,
All of these friendships dear.
The blue and gray always meeting,
And competing,
Sportingly*.
Game ends, we're still best friends,
One happy family.
*In original version of the song, the word "sportingly" was sung as "heartily"
Come round any old time, make yourself at home
Put your feet on the mantle shelf, open the cupboard and help yourself
We don’t care if friends have left you all alone
Rich or poor, just open the door and make yourself at home
Put your feet on the mantle shelf, open the cupboard and help yourself
We don’t care if friends have left you all alone
Rich or poor, just open the door and make yourself at home
Tune: Scream
Songwriter: GTL 2019
Come here blue, it’s time we tell you
Our plan all along
Deception, destruction, redemption
Once number one, blue your reign is done
Gray led you into lies, get ready for what’s to come
CHORUS:
We have played with you
Your time is through, lost scared and confused, poor blue
We controlled your name, all a part of our game
What are you fighting for, you can’t win anymore
Despite what you once knew
Victory’s not for blue
Every time you play it will end in gray
No need to pretend
You know you’re at you end
Just accept it all, this childish rivalry's over
You have to face defeat, our mission is complete
This war is done
Helpless, hopeless, powerless
CHORUS
Our plan all along
Deception, destruction, redemption
Once number one, blue your reign is done
Gray led you into lies, get ready for what’s to come
CHORUS:
We have played with you
Your time is through, lost scared and confused, poor blue
We controlled your name, all a part of our game
What are you fighting for, you can’t win anymore
Despite what you once knew
Victory’s not for blue
Every time you play it will end in gray
No need to pretend
You know you’re at you end
Just accept it all, this childish rivalry's over
You have to face defeat, our mission is complete
This war is done
Helpless, hopeless, powerless
CHORUS
Tune: The Addams Family
Congratulations ______, your play really impressed us
The dancing and the singing turned out to be a hit
You made us laugh (Ha! Ha!), it was a blast
Thanks to the cast and to the staff it was a smash
The dancing and the singing turned out to be a hit
You made us laugh (Ha! Ha!), it was a blast
Thanks to the cast and to the staff it was a smash
Tune: Run Around Sue
Songwriter: Gray 1989
Crank it up all over the land, a new sensation called the gray team band
Coming to you from over the air, so you blues had better beware
CHORUS:
Hey, hey, whoooooooa, gray, gray
We will blast you away, gray
And we’re here to stay, graaaaay
We will rock you right around the clock, hey gray
The blue team will be left in shock, hey gray
Just remember what we’re telling you, the gray team will beat the blue
We all knew it from the very start, the mighty gray team would top the chart
So be sure to tune us in, ‘cause we’ll make the blue team spin
CHORUS
We’re the best team around, yeah
We’re drowning out the blue team’s sound
The gray team is on top, and our rhythm will never ever stop
Now the Tapawingo countdown is all complete (hey gray), the mighty gray cannot be beat (hey gray)
Don’t let our volume fade away (hey gray), ‘cause the gray team is here to stay, Gray!
Coming to you from over the air, so you blues had better beware
CHORUS:
Hey, hey, whoooooooa, gray, gray
We will blast you away, gray
And we’re here to stay, graaaaay
We will rock you right around the clock, hey gray
The blue team will be left in shock, hey gray
Just remember what we’re telling you, the gray team will beat the blue
We all knew it from the very start, the mighty gray team would top the chart
So be sure to tune us in, ‘cause we’ll make the blue team spin
CHORUS
We’re the best team around, yeah
We’re drowning out the blue team’s sound
The gray team is on top, and our rhythm will never ever stop
Now the Tapawingo countdown is all complete (hey gray), the mighty gray cannot be beat (hey gray)
Don’t let our volume fade away (hey gray), ‘cause the gray team is here to stay, Gray!
Crashing fiercely with our might
Ever onward always grays fight
We have ability, and unity
That leads towards victory
Our final goal in sight
BEAT BLUE
Gray team charges, to the field
We will push forward till the blues yield
With power in our stride
We will push our foes aside
Our fight to the end always pays
Let the world hear us now
WE ARE THE GRAY
Ever onward always grays fight
We have ability, and unity
That leads towards victory
Our final goal in sight
BEAT BLUE
Gray team charges, to the field
We will push forward till the blues yield
With power in our stride
We will push our foes aside
Our fight to the end always pays
Let the world hear us now
WE ARE THE GRAY
Tune: Sugar, Sugar
Dancing (with all the fellas)
From Camp ______ (all the fellas)
The social was so much fun; I really think I met the one
When’s the wedding?
Thank you (to all the counselors)
We stayed out of trouble (thanks to all the counselors)
You know Tap girls will always be, a fan of boys under 4’3
From Camp ______ (all the fellas)
The social was so much fun; I really think I met the one
When’s the wedding?
Thank you (to all the counselors)
We stayed out of trouble (thanks to all the counselors)
You know Tap girls will always be, a fan of boys under 4’3
Tune: I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker
Songwriter: Blue 2009: Natalie Wasserman (Captain), Emily Lambert Gittis (Co-captain), Carly Lincenberg (Songleader)
Darkness overcomes they gray and all you see is night
Silence
Nothing is in sight
Stumble trip catch your breath
Your senses have gone numb
Blue swallows your existence
You vanish one by one
The silence breaks as we come near
Sense our strength before we're here
You have no more time to run
5-4-3-2
One more battle has begun
One more victory we'll have won
Blue team sweeps the ground you walk
And you don't stand a chance
Determination overpowers
Our speed and spirit conquer you
Fight and defeat
The gray team falls as we plow through.
Born united
Blue's will forever be
One strong team
Bound for victory.
Silence
Nothing is in sight
Stumble trip catch your breath
Your senses have gone numb
Blue swallows your existence
You vanish one by one
The silence breaks as we come near
Sense our strength before we're here
You have no more time to run
5-4-3-2
One more battle has begun
One more victory we'll have won
Blue team sweeps the ground you walk
And you don't stand a chance
Determination overpowers
Our speed and spirit conquer you
Fight and defeat
The gray team falls as we plow through.
Born united
Blue's will forever be
One strong team
Bound for victory.
Tune: How Can Love Survive
Songwriter: Blue 1967
Dawn starts to break and the sun sets in
Each girl awakes and the day begins
Campers and counselors join together, opens life at Tap
Wearing our blues and our smart saddled shoes
As we all live and learn as one (one)
Carefree and gay throughout each summer day
Never stopping ‘til work is done (done)
Grasping each vast opportunity, of every phase and variety
Friendships we’ve made everlasting here, will guide each day of the year
Yes, Tapawingo to you we owe fond memories to keep aglow
Each girl awakes and the day begins
Campers and counselors join together, opens life at Tap
Wearing our blues and our smart saddled shoes
As we all live and learn as one (one)
Carefree and gay throughout each summer day
Never stopping ‘til work is done (done)
Grasping each vast opportunity, of every phase and variety
Friendships we’ve made everlasting here, will guide each day of the year
Yes, Tapawingo to you we owe fond memories to keep aglow
Tune: The Fool on the Hill (The Beatles)
Day after day, I see myself grow
Life goes so quickly by and yet there's so much to know
The changes I go through teach me
That living is hard to learn
But I found the answers here
At Tapawingo
Time is short
Friends are near
Life at Tap so very dear
Memories remaining here
We look all around
And beauty so rare
Tap is unique and nothing else can ever compare
My life is complete I know that
I will never forget the day
When happiness filled my mind
At Tapawingo
Time is short, friends are near
Life at Tap so very dear
Memories remaining here
Written by Gray 1971
Life goes so quickly by and yet there's so much to know
The changes I go through teach me
That living is hard to learn
But I found the answers here
At Tapawingo
Time is short
Friends are near
Life at Tap so very dear
Memories remaining here
We look all around
And beauty so rare
Tap is unique and nothing else can ever compare
My life is complete I know that
I will never forget the day
When happiness filled my mind
At Tapawingo
Time is short, friends are near
Life at Tap so very dear
Memories remaining here
Written by Gray 1971
Tune: Taps
Day is done, gone the sun
From the lakes from the hills from the sky
All is well, safely rest, God is nigh
[Sung after Down Where the Birches Sway at Campfire]
From the lakes from the hills from the sky
All is well, safely rest, God is nigh
[Sung after Down Where the Birches Sway at Campfire]
Tune: As the Caissons Go Rolling Along
Dead of night, streak of light, we’re the gray team out to fight, as we roll in to shock the blues
Watch the flash, hear the crash, see the gray team bolting past
As the blue team retreats from the storm
Our spirits spark, helping us to light the dark, conveying our message loud and clear
Go gray team! Revealing our name, we will set the blues aflame
While our energy leads us to fame, electrify! (clap)
Watch the flash, hear the crash, see the gray team bolting past
As the blue team retreats from the storm
Our spirits spark, helping us to light the dark, conveying our message loud and clear
Go gray team! Revealing our name, we will set the blues aflame
While our energy leads us to fame, electrify! (clap)
Tune: Like a Prayer (Madonna)
Songwriter: Gray 1996: Radi Polonsky (Captain), Jenny Effron (Co-captain), Lauren Spies (Songleader)
Dear journal, I laid there, my heart was filled with fear
What did my future hold? My first summer is told.
I arrived at Tap, a counselor smiled at me, I met my bunk at last
I could not wait to see, traditions all around
A place where friends are found, is my big sister near, when will she be here?
Everything was new, I had great friends around me (ooh)
Gray or blue, we all stayed true, my Tap family
I played a tennis match, day hikes were fun
Swam across the lake, and laughed in the sun
So much that we did, yet so much to come
These times flew by so fast, but they’ve just begun.
What did my future hold? My first summer is told.
I arrived at Tap, a counselor smiled at me, I met my bunk at last
I could not wait to see, traditions all around
A place where friends are found, is my big sister near, when will she be here?
Everything was new, I had great friends around me (ooh)
Gray or blue, we all stayed true, my Tap family
I played a tennis match, day hikes were fun
Swam across the lake, and laughed in the sun
So much that we did, yet so much to come
These times flew by so fast, but they’ve just begun.
Tune: Nestles Crunch
Songwriter: Blue 1983
Dear Mom and Dad, it’s ______ night, camp is really great and I’m alright
The counselors here, they keep me on the run, and I’ve been having so much fun
Swimming, skiing, tennis too, all the things I love to do
Remember that I miss you, and love you see you soon.
Love, me
P.S. Kiss Spot
The counselors here, they keep me on the run, and I’ve been having so much fun
Swimming, skiing, tennis too, all the things I love to do
Remember that I miss you, and love you see you soon.
Love, me
P.S. Kiss Spot
Tune: Meet the Flintstones
Ding dong, it's the bell again,
And another meal is on its way.
Walk through, tuck your shirt tails in
Pull your hair back and then you're ok.
Ladies, elbows off the table please.
Rise up, for a counselor we must please.
Quiet, keep the noise down,
Or a lecture we'll be hearing
A frown appearing
Please keep it quiet now.
And another meal is on its way.
Walk through, tuck your shirt tails in
Pull your hair back and then you're ok.
Ladies, elbows off the table please.
Rise up, for a counselor we must please.
Quiet, keep the noise down,
Or a lecture we'll be hearing
A frown appearing
Please keep it quiet now.
Domination
Gray
All this time we’ve been a secret
Too bad for blue we couldn’t keep it
And they will see what we’ve been hiding all along
But now the time has come for competition
We’re turning back we’re set in motion
Blues will feel our presence, the panic, the power of gray
Hey oh hey
Blues done it’s gray
Breakout
Beware the gray team’s on the prowl
Get loud
Our message clear through sound
The secret’s out now
Hey hey hey
The secret’s out now
Hey hey hey
Writing all around
1 2 3
I said hey
You better listen closely blue team
There’s more to gray than just what you’ve seen
So be ready for a shock, a shutdown, a sign of defeat
Hey oh hey
Blues done it’s gray
Breakout
Beware the gray team’s on the prowl
Get loud
Our message clear through sound
The secret’s out now
Hey hey oh hey
Blue’s done it’s gray
Gray
All this time we’ve been a secret
Too bad for blue we couldn’t keep it
And they will see what we’ve been hiding all along
But now the time has come for competition
We’re turning back we’re set in motion
Blues will feel our presence, the panic, the power of gray
Hey oh hey
Blues done it’s gray
Breakout
Beware the gray team’s on the prowl
Get loud
Our message clear through sound
The secret’s out now
Hey hey hey
The secret’s out now
Hey hey hey
Writing all around
1 2 3
I said hey
You better listen closely blue team
There’s more to gray than just what you’ve seen
So be ready for a shock, a shutdown, a sign of defeat
Hey oh hey
Blues done it’s gray
Breakout
Beware the gray team’s on the prowl
Get loud
Our message clear through sound
The secret’s out now
Hey hey oh hey
Blue’s done it’s gray
Tune: Cabaret
Songwriter: Gray 1978
Don't spend your summer
Cooped up in a bunk
When there is so much to do
Hiking across the countryside
Or paddling a canoe
Rising each morning ahead of the sun
We find places to explore
Climbing to reach a mountaintop
Or sunbathing at the shore
Sights that are new,
Fun things for you,
Unlimited adventures waiting
All these things we're celebrating
Hiking, canoeing and overnights too
The Tap trip staff does it all
Trips make our summer here complete
So sign up and have a ball!
Cooped up in a bunk
When there is so much to do
Hiking across the countryside
Or paddling a canoe
Rising each morning ahead of the sun
We find places to explore
Climbing to reach a mountaintop
Or sunbathing at the shore
Sights that are new,
Fun things for you,
Unlimited adventures waiting
All these things we're celebrating
Hiking, canoeing and overnights too
The Tap trip staff does it all
Trips make our summer here complete
So sign up and have a ball!
Down where the birches sway, twilight comes creeping
We’ll follow on our way, where you are leading
Your spirits strong and true, the love that’s born anew,
Faith truth and love we’ve learned, Tapawingo through you.
Though we are far away, we’ll carry on each day,
And prove by word and deed that we all heed
Your spirits strong and true, will guide us ever
Yes we will keep it there, deep in our hearts
[Sung after Campfire with arms crossed right over left, holding hands in circle. Followed by Taps.]
We’ll follow on our way, where you are leading
Your spirits strong and true, the love that’s born anew,
Faith truth and love we’ve learned, Tapawingo through you.
Though we are far away, we’ll carry on each day,
And prove by word and deed that we all heed
Your spirits strong and true, will guide us ever
Yes we will keep it there, deep in our hearts
[Sung after Campfire with arms crossed right over left, holding hands in circle. Followed by Taps.]
Tune: If...
Each summer brings new life to Tap, a blend of old and new
Tradition sets the frame, each piece is not the same
We are dropped off at our summer home, like pieces from the box
Some parts turned upside down, unsure of what we found
Each girl unique, a fragment of the whole
We’ll work as one, the puzzle’s begun
The edges all smoothed over and the pieces glued with love
The picture that we see, we formed a family
When summer ends, the pieces scatter far, but in our hearts
The picture still remains.
Tradition sets the frame, each piece is not the same
We are dropped off at our summer home, like pieces from the box
Some parts turned upside down, unsure of what we found
Each girl unique, a fragment of the whole
We’ll work as one, the puzzle’s begun
The edges all smoothed over and the pieces glued with love
The picture that we see, we formed a family
When summer ends, the pieces scatter far, but in our hearts
The picture still remains.
Each year we come to Tap to see
New additions to our family
First the tractor then the firetruck
Watch out leeches
Quack here come the ducks
The ice cream maker is declared a mess
Thanks to Sunny, Tap's new burger chef
Anxiously in line we wait our turn
Who will be next to give the butter a churn
The bus broke down again
Please hurry
Maybe this time we'll bring the surrey
With help from our toys
Tap life we enjoy
We wonder what will (dododododo)
Be next
New additions to our family
First the tractor then the firetruck
Watch out leeches
Quack here come the ducks
The ice cream maker is declared a mess
Thanks to Sunny, Tap's new burger chef
Anxiously in line we wait our turn
Who will be next to give the butter a churn
The bus broke down again
Please hurry
Maybe this time we'll bring the surrey
With help from our toys
Tap life we enjoy
We wonder what will (dododododo)
Be next
Songwriter: Gray 1981
Early in the morn,
Tomorrows schedules are born,
Charlie does it everyday,
The read-out goes in
The empty spaces are filled,
Charlie goes bananas
If you don't go to gymnastics
Riding, skiing and the rest,
don't bunk it because
Charlie's doing his best!
Tomorrows schedules are born,
Charlie does it everyday,
The read-out goes in
The empty spaces are filled,
Charlie goes bananas
If you don't go to gymnastics
Riding, skiing and the rest,
don't bunk it because
Charlie's doing his best!
Tune: Even Angels Fall (Jessica Riddle)
Songwriter: Blue 2008: Ashley Talbot (Captain), Blair Zimelis (Co-captain), Abby Zwetchkenbaum (Songleader)
Echoed laughter, summer breeze.
Season beauty framed by trees.
The bond between them, so secure,
They could never ask for more.
It wasn’t easy, miles apart.
Anticipating summer's start.
But once together, no time has past.
Tapawingo home at least.
(Chorus)
Here they know and here they see.
Who they are, who they want to be.
A youth so pure in a place so free.
Holding fast to their memories.
The girls they know although they grow.
Time can’t change what they have.
The love they found is all around.
Deep in their hearts.
(Chorus)
It will go so fast. They are home at last.
Season beauty framed by trees.
The bond between them, so secure,
They could never ask for more.
It wasn’t easy, miles apart.
Anticipating summer's start.
But once together, no time has past.
Tapawingo home at least.
(Chorus)
Here they know and here they see.
Who they are, who they want to be.
A youth so pure in a place so free.
Holding fast to their memories.
The girls they know although they grow.
Time can’t change what they have.
The love they found is all around.
Deep in their hearts.
(Chorus)
It will go so fast. They are home at last.
Tune: Something About the Sunshine
Songwriter: Blue 2023: Josie Sirowich (captain), Evie Denbo (co-captain), Norah Pond (songleader)
Everybody, listen
Seniors need bunk wills so write them today
(Keep it secret)
Tattler is awaiting
Turn ‘em all in or the heads will say
(We’ll do them for you)
This is our opportunity to let the camp in on an inside joke
Like do you remember that one time when our toilet broke
Oh no
Seniors need bunk wills so write them today
(Keep it secret)
Tattler is awaiting
Turn ‘em all in or the heads will say
(We’ll do them for you)
This is our opportunity to let the camp in on an inside joke
Like do you remember that one time when our toilet broke
Oh no
Tune: This Land is Your Land
Familiar faces
It’s been a long time
Since we last saw you, you’ve stayed on our minds
Come sit with us now, we’ll talk together
About the past years
And times we treasure
What have you been up to?
We’ve truly missed you so (2 claps)
Come on into Tapawingo
Welcome back!
It’s been a long time
Since we last saw you, you’ve stayed on our minds
Come sit with us now, we’ll talk together
About the past years
And times we treasure
What have you been up to?
We’ve truly missed you so (2 claps)
Come on into Tapawingo
Welcome back!
Father time is a crafty man,
And he's set in his ways
And we know that we never can
Make him bring back past days
So campers while we're away
Let's be friends firm and true
We'll have a gay time, a happy play time
'Cause we all love to play with you.
And he's set in his ways
And we know that we never can
Make him bring back past days
So campers while we're away
Let's be friends firm and true
We'll have a gay time, a happy play time
'Cause we all love to play with you.
Tune: March Militaire
Songwriter: Blue 1958
Fight for the Blue Team,
Fight for the Blue Team
Raise your voices and your spirits,
Sound your battle cry.
As we march forward to win a new victory,
Blue Team our praises we proudly sing to thee.
We will conquer every game, win more fame,
For your name.
Show the Grays that we will win,
We will ne'er give in.
Fiercely defeating the Grays on our battlefield.
Blues are triumphant, the victory is sealed.
Gallantly we'll prove our might, through the fight,
Show we're right.
Striving on to reach our goal, spirits ever high.
Fight for the Blue Team, fight for the Blue Team,
FIGHT!!
Fight for the Blue Team
Raise your voices and your spirits,
Sound your battle cry.
As we march forward to win a new victory,
Blue Team our praises we proudly sing to thee.
We will conquer every game, win more fame,
For your name.
Show the Grays that we will win,
We will ne'er give in.
Fiercely defeating the Grays on our battlefield.
Blues are triumphant, the victory is sealed.
Gallantly we'll prove our might, through the fight,
Show we're right.
Striving on to reach our goal, spirits ever high.
Fight for the Blue Team, fight for the Blue Team,
FIGHT!!
Tune: House at Pooh Corner (Kenny Loggins)
Songwriter: Gray 1977
Finding my way through the mist and the dawn
To a glow that is shining beyond
Conquering obstacles there in my way
That are blocking the course that I’m on
Suddenly on the horizon I see
The rays of a light reaching out to guide me
Out on an island, standing strong and bright
There is a lighthouse scanning the shore
Uniting ships together once more
Returning to our summer home
Reflecting past years we’ve know (Tapawingo)
Memories of Tap will always hold true in our minds
Sheltered by water and in its a world
Courageously it stands alone
Forever in silence you’ve shown us the way
With your guidance and love we have grown
As the years pass and our days are at end
We will cherish the memories of times with a friend
And years from now when we have all grown up
We will reflect on a light that still shines
Reliving each day of Tap in our minds
Days that have quickly passed by
Our love for camp never dies (Tapawingo)
Memories of Tap will always hold true in our minds.
To a glow that is shining beyond
Conquering obstacles there in my way
That are blocking the course that I’m on
Suddenly on the horizon I see
The rays of a light reaching out to guide me
Out on an island, standing strong and bright
There is a lighthouse scanning the shore
Uniting ships together once more
Returning to our summer home
Reflecting past years we’ve know (Tapawingo)
Memories of Tap will always hold true in our minds
Sheltered by water and in its a world
Courageously it stands alone
Forever in silence you’ve shown us the way
With your guidance and love we have grown
As the years pass and our days are at end
We will cherish the memories of times with a friend
And years from now when we have all grown up
We will reflect on a light that still shines
Reliving each day of Tap in our minds
Days that have quickly passed by
Our love for camp never dies (Tapawingo)
Memories of Tap will always hold true in our minds.
Tune: Grateful
Songwriter: Blue 2018
Flying down the hillside with my arms wide open
I run into your embrace
We collapse to the ground in a fit of laughter
How I've missed your smiling face.
It's moments like these, though how distance memories
I know they will never fade.
Chorus:
Looking back, although it has been so long
Camp remains where we both grew from
I hear your voice and it seems so clear
That our roots will always keep us here
The space between us, grows wider in distance
As we go our separate ways
We would talk till dawn, planning our futures
Unaware of the turns they'd take
But now that I'm with you, it is easy to realize
We are bonded by this special place
Chorus (with claps and stomps)
Harmony:
We meet again, after time has gone
You're by my side right where you belong
Chorus 2:
We meet again, after time has gone
You're by my side right where you belong
I hear your voice and I know it's true
​That our roots will lead me back to you.
I run into your embrace
We collapse to the ground in a fit of laughter
How I've missed your smiling face.
It's moments like these, though how distance memories
I know they will never fade.
Chorus:
Looking back, although it has been so long
Camp remains where we both grew from
I hear your voice and it seems so clear
That our roots will always keep us here
The space between us, grows wider in distance
As we go our separate ways
We would talk till dawn, planning our futures
Unaware of the turns they'd take
But now that I'm with you, it is easy to realize
We are bonded by this special place
Chorus (with claps and stomps)
Harmony:
We meet again, after time has gone
You're by my side right where you belong
Chorus 2:
We meet again, after time has gone
You're by my side right where you belong
I hear your voice and I know it's true
​That our roots will lead me back to you.
Tune: Happy Days Theme Song
Forecast stated for the day, blue skies shaded by the gray
In the end you’ll hear us say, watch us go, we’ll let you know
No one can beat the blue
The blues will always win the day, now you’ve been warned so watch out gray
The blues will always outshine gray
It’s clear to see we’re here to stay
Thunder and lightning clouds around, a rumblin’ shakin’ of the ground
Blues stand strong, Grays are spinnin’
No one can stop us blues from winnin'
Blue, blue, blue, blue, blue, blue, gray
No way! The blues will win the day
Blue, blue, blue, blue, blue, blue, gray
No way! The blues are here to stay
Sun comes out the skies are blue, no gray skies to shade the view
Once again the blues pull through, strength and spirit, teamwork too
All describe the blue
The blues will always win the day
Now you've been warned so watch out gray.
The blues will always outshine gray
It’s clear to see we’re here to stay
In sun or rain you’re sure to know, we’ll keep our cool, so don’t be fooled
Blues will rule!
In the end you’ll hear us say, watch us go, we’ll let you know
No one can beat the blue
The blues will always win the day, now you’ve been warned so watch out gray
The blues will always outshine gray
It’s clear to see we’re here to stay
Thunder and lightning clouds around, a rumblin’ shakin’ of the ground
Blues stand strong, Grays are spinnin’
No one can stop us blues from winnin'
Blue, blue, blue, blue, blue, blue, gray
No way! The blues will win the day
Blue, blue, blue, blue, blue, blue, gray
No way! The blues are here to stay
Sun comes out the skies are blue, no gray skies to shade the view
Once again the blues pull through, strength and spirit, teamwork too
All describe the blue
The blues will always win the day
Now you've been warned so watch out gray.
The blues will always outshine gray
It’s clear to see we’re here to stay
In sun or rain you’re sure to know, we’ll keep our cool, so don’t be fooled
Blues will rule!
Tune: Hello Young Lovers
Songwriter: Gray 1964
From the blue above to the green beneath
Tapawingo surrounds us with its meanings deep
As I think of the past and the times I have spent
I can now understand, what these things represent
The flag blowing strong, reassures me I’m free
As spirit among us helps and guides me to see
That the campfire circle and services too
United the teams of gray and blue
While watching a game, a large part I did play
If not with my hands in another way
The ideals camp has taught me from my soul won’t part
Tapawingo you’re deep in my heart
Tapawingo surrounds us with its meanings deep
As I think of the past and the times I have spent
I can now understand, what these things represent
The flag blowing strong, reassures me I’m free
As spirit among us helps and guides me to see
That the campfire circle and services too
United the teams of gray and blue
While watching a game, a large part I did play
If not with my hands in another way
The ideals camp has taught me from my soul won’t part
Tapawingo you’re deep in my heart
G-R-A-Y
Gray team is hot, gray team is hot
Gray team is hot as fire, our spirit roaring, as we go soaring
And we’re onto gray team victory
Our unity is the spark that sets us all on fire
Our never ending teamwork keeps us ever higher
Whether work, or whether play, we’ll always be the gray
We’ll show the blues we’ve lit the fuse to gain our gray team victory
Fight!
Gray team is hot, gray team is hot
Gray team is hot as fire, our spirit roaring, as we go soaring
And we’re onto gray team victory
Our unity is the spark that sets us all on fire
Our never ending teamwork keeps us ever higher
Whether work, or whether play, we’ll always be the gray
We’ll show the blues we’ve lit the fuse to gain our gray team victory
Fight!
Tune: Banana Split
Songwriter: Blue 1984
Get a little excellence, add a little great
Mix it up with confidence, and give it all a shake
Put it in the oven, because it is so hot
Take to Tapawingo, here is what you got
CHORUS:
Gotta be blue, listen what I say
Gotta be blue, blow the rest away
Gotta be blue, rollin’ like a tide
Gotta be blue, sweep the grays aside
Blues are in the mountains, flying in the air
Underneath the ocean, blues are everywhere
Swimming in the river, sailing on the sea
Find them in the phonebook under victory
CHORUS
With our awesome power, we will never stop
The amazing blue team will always be on top
Proving number one in everything we do
We’re gonna beat the hell-o gray team
We think you all are neat, but here is our warning
Get ready to be beat, get ready to be beat!
Mix it up with confidence, and give it all a shake
Put it in the oven, because it is so hot
Take to Tapawingo, here is what you got
CHORUS:
Gotta be blue, listen what I say
Gotta be blue, blow the rest away
Gotta be blue, rollin’ like a tide
Gotta be blue, sweep the grays aside
Blues are in the mountains, flying in the air
Underneath the ocean, blues are everywhere
Swimming in the river, sailing on the sea
Find them in the phonebook under victory
CHORUS
With our awesome power, we will never stop
The amazing blue team will always be on top
Proving number one in everything we do
We’re gonna beat the hell-o gray team
We think you all are neat, but here is our warning
Get ready to be beat, get ready to be beat!
Tune: 1985
Songwriter: Gray 2014: Sophia Howard (Captain), Erica Kagan (Co-captain), Hailey Feinzig (Songleader)
Get ready to hit the wall
Knowing gray will concur all
See the gray team marching in
We'll make the blue team spin
Are you feeling blue?
Knowing we'll ruin you
You thought you knew us well
What happened to your plan?
So blue team, this is, the end
Because the gray team, will stand tall
Willing to risk it all
With presence, and might
The blue team will be left to fall
Cause one team, is here to stay
Forever it will be the gray
Stop- stop- stop
(2 way round)
Because the gray team, will stand tall
Willing to risk it all
With presence, and might
The blue team will be left to fall
Cause one team, is here to stay
Forever it will be the gray
So blue team
Why even try
Spirit, power, we will blow your mind
Knowing gray will concur all
See the gray team marching in
We'll make the blue team spin
Are you feeling blue?
Knowing we'll ruin you
You thought you knew us well
What happened to your plan?
So blue team, this is, the end
Because the gray team, will stand tall
Willing to risk it all
With presence, and might
The blue team will be left to fall
Cause one team, is here to stay
Forever it will be the gray
Stop- stop- stop
(2 way round)
Because the gray team, will stand tall
Willing to risk it all
With presence, and might
The blue team will be left to fall
Cause one team, is here to stay
Forever it will be the gray
So blue team
Why even try
Spirit, power, we will blow your mind
Tune: Only the Good Die Young (Billy Joel)
Songwriter: Blue 1997: Emily Inskeep (Captain), Jamie Bland (Co-captain), Becca Jones (Songleader)
Good morning Tap, the day has begun.
Get out of your beds and get ready for fun.
Reveille's blown and the flag's being raised,
I'm in for a fabulous day.
Breakfast is over, my schedule's complete.
With soccer and swimming and challenge and ski.
The sun is shining, my smile is bright.
Everything is so right.
(Chorus)
Tapawingo is the place for me!
My summer home.
The color's of gray and blue,
Friendship so true.
Girls from all over this world which we live,
Sharing the love that this camp has to give.
A bond is created we hold in our hearts,
Dreading the day that we part.
The stars are now shimmering straight overhead,
I'm listening to Taps, getting ready for bed.
The feeling within me is hard to explain,
But it's whole and it's pure and it says.
(Chorus)
Tapawingo is the place for me!
Get out of your beds and get ready for fun.
Reveille's blown and the flag's being raised,
I'm in for a fabulous day.
Breakfast is over, my schedule's complete.
With soccer and swimming and challenge and ski.
The sun is shining, my smile is bright.
Everything is so right.
(Chorus)
Tapawingo is the place for me!
My summer home.
The color's of gray and blue,
Friendship so true.
Girls from all over this world which we live,
Sharing the love that this camp has to give.
A bond is created we hold in our hearts,
Dreading the day that we part.
The stars are now shimmering straight overhead,
I'm listening to Taps, getting ready for bed.
The feeling within me is hard to explain,
But it's whole and it's pure and it says.
(Chorus)
Tapawingo is the place for me!
Gray confidence and spirit keep our foes behind
They stand aside as we strive by
You better watch out world cause we are warning you
The grays are smashing with pride like thunder
We'll knock the blues to the sky
Assurance and our will to win achieve our goal
When flying high we're sure to win
We're charging strong, we'll stop no longer
Success is coming our way
Blues beware and see our grays are here to stay.
They stand aside as we strive by
You better watch out world cause we are warning you
The grays are smashing with pride like thunder
We'll knock the blues to the sky
Assurance and our will to win achieve our goal
When flying high we're sure to win
We're charging strong, we'll stop no longer
Success is coming our way
Blues beware and see our grays are here to stay.
Tune: I Will Survive
Gray team should be scared, they should be petrified
Of fighting this volcano and to stay alive
But the day blue team backs down is the day the gray team wins
And that’s not gonna happen ‘cause blue spirit won’t give in
Watch out (clap, clap) the blue volcano
Our lava flows and you can’t slow our blue team spirit down
Try to block our molten rock, and you will feel the heat
The blue fire’s blazing, so gray meet your defeat
Hey gray (clap, clap) a message for you
Is to watch your back when blue attacks
Beware we’re comin’ through
Gray team you better run, ‘cause we’ll give you a scare
There is no place to hide, our volcano’s everywhere
Hey, hey!
Of fighting this volcano and to stay alive
But the day blue team backs down is the day the gray team wins
And that’s not gonna happen ‘cause blue spirit won’t give in
Watch out (clap, clap) the blue volcano
Our lava flows and you can’t slow our blue team spirit down
Try to block our molten rock, and you will feel the heat
The blue fire’s blazing, so gray meet your defeat
Hey gray (clap, clap) a message for you
Is to watch your back when blue attacks
Beware we’re comin’ through
Gray team you better run, ‘cause we’ll give you a scare
There is no place to hide, our volcano’s everywhere
Hey, hey!
Gray team spirit strong
We will carry on
Always striving to
Make our dreams come true
With our will to fight
Gathering all our might
We will reach, we will grasp
We will strive
With our spirit true
Always shining through
Hear the signals flash
Hear the gray team crash
We will win our all
The blue team will fall
We have reached, we have grasped, we have won.
We will carry on
Always striving to
Make our dreams come true
With our will to fight
Gathering all our might
We will reach, we will grasp
We will strive
With our spirit true
Always shining through
Hear the signals flash
Hear the gray team crash
We will win our all
The blue team will fall
We have reached, we have grasped, we have won.
Tune: Georgia Tech Fight Song
Gray team will crash through with spirit high, leaving the blues behind
Gray team girls are out for the victory, and with our sportsmanship we’ll do our best
And we’ll always beat all the rest, rah, rah, rah
We’ll be the ones on top the blues will see, for we will win the victory
And we’ll raise high our banner and we’ll let it fly, for we are the great gray team
Go gray!
Gray team girls are out for the victory, and with our sportsmanship we’ll do our best
And we’ll always beat all the rest, rah, rah, rah
We’ll be the ones on top the blues will see, for we will win the victory
And we’ll raise high our banner and we’ll let it fly, for we are the great gray team
Go gray!
Tune: Sweet Dreams
Gray team's marching to the beat
Of blue team's bitter sweet defeat
You tried hard and you looked real tough
Too bad blue it wasn't enough
And as we plow right through you
Our battle cry rips through the air
Your time has come, you're done blue
So risk your life, if you dare
Our team spirit, strong and true
Our team spirit, will ruin you
Our team spirit, strong and true
Our team spirit, will ruin you
Blue team's falling at our feet
Grays suffered a gray victory
Gray team's legend carries on
The last team standing at the break of dawn.
Of blue team's bitter sweet defeat
You tried hard and you looked real tough
Too bad blue it wasn't enough
And as we plow right through you
Our battle cry rips through the air
Your time has come, you're done blue
So risk your life, if you dare
Our team spirit, strong and true
Our team spirit, will ruin you
Our team spirit, strong and true
Our team spirit, will ruin you
Blue team's falling at our feet
Grays suffered a gray victory
Gray team's legend carries on
The last team standing at the break of dawn.
Tune: Bloody Mary
Songwriter: Gray 1958
Gray Teams victory will never yield,
Mighty battle we will ever wield,
Fighting onward as we take the field,
Towards glory for the Gray.
Daring hearts strive upward for the sky,
spirit ringing we let valor fly.
Echoes sounding bravely voices high,
Towards victory for the Gray.
Mighty battle we will ever wield,
Fighting onward as we take the field,
Towards glory for the Gray.
Daring hearts strive upward for the sky,
spirit ringing we let valor fly.
Echoes sounding bravely voices high,
Towards victory for the Gray.
Tune: Truth Or Dare
Songwriter: BTL 2019
Gray’s not ready, they don’t know what’s to come
Blues have been planning
We’re gonna make this fun
Patiently waiting, for the moment to strike (ahhh, ahhh)
Creeping behind you, hearts begin to pound
You feel our presence, don’t even turn around
No need to try gray
You know that you’re going down (ahhh)
We’re in control
Your time is running out
We’ve got you spinning round and round and round
(RUN)
CHORUS:
Time’s up gray you’re gonna get caught, here we come
And there’s no escaping (BLUE)
You’re trapped there is nowhere to go, closing in
You are surrounded (ahhh, ahhh)
The game’s begun
Gray team meet your defeat
Looks like you meet your match (ahhh)
You wish you surrendered
You’re done, poor gray
Looks like we’ve won the game
CHORUS
The game’s been won
Blues have been planning
We’re gonna make this fun
Patiently waiting, for the moment to strike (ahhh, ahhh)
Creeping behind you, hearts begin to pound
You feel our presence, don’t even turn around
No need to try gray
You know that you’re going down (ahhh)
We’re in control
Your time is running out
We’ve got you spinning round and round and round
(RUN)
CHORUS:
Time’s up gray you’re gonna get caught, here we come
And there’s no escaping (BLUE)
You’re trapped there is nowhere to go, closing in
You are surrounded (ahhh, ahhh)
The game’s begun
Gray team meet your defeat
Looks like you meet your match (ahhh)
You wish you surrendered
You’re done, poor gray
Looks like we’ve won the game
CHORUS
The game’s been won
Tune: The Pink Panther
Grays are heading for a victory
Gray team spirit soaring high
Blues will crumble neath our shadow
As grays storm by
One girl working for another
That girl can not win alone
Win or loose we worked together
Our sportsmanship's been shown
Glory honor rein supreme
Each girl worthy of the team
All behind the banner singing
As we charge on to the field
To the sky our name is ringing
The blues will yield
Grays are heading for a victory
And our spirit soaring high
Blues will crumble at our footsteps
As mighty grays shout their cry
To success we found the key
One team, one aim, victory.
Gray team spirit soaring high
Blues will crumble neath our shadow
As grays storm by
One girl working for another
That girl can not win alone
Win or loose we worked together
Our sportsmanship's been shown
Glory honor rein supreme
Each girl worthy of the team
All behind the banner singing
As we charge on to the field
To the sky our name is ringing
The blues will yield
Grays are heading for a victory
And our spirit soaring high
Blues will crumble at our footsteps
As mighty grays shout their cry
To success we found the key
One team, one aim, victory.
Grays are reaching toward another victory
Blues watch out we're climbing to the top
We'll never turn back
Now that we are on our way
Always setting the pace as we're one step ahead
Blues beware cause we're in front to stay
Whether win or loose
We will show the blues
That our spirit and our unity remain
Smiles set the spark
Blues in the dark
And the grays will always reigne supreme
CHARGE!
Blues watch out we're climbing to the top
We'll never turn back
Now that we are on our way
Always setting the pace as we're one step ahead
Blues beware cause we're in front to stay
Whether win or loose
We will show the blues
That our spirit and our unity remain
Smiles set the spark
Blues in the dark
And the grays will always reigne supreme
CHARGE!
Tune: Seven-Up
Grays beware we're coming now
We are the great Blue team
We're crashing through with spirit
Always full of steam
No matter if we win or lose
The Grays will always see
That with our sportsmanship and zest,
We will always be
Out on top (3 claps)
Can't be stopped (3 claps)
We will put the Gray team on the run, 2, 3, 4
With our unity so strong, we will work as one
We will try our very best while we still have fun
Explosions heard throughout the camp
The blue team charges by
We're marching on the road to fame
And Grays will hear us cry
We are psyched (3 claps)
Dynamite (3 claps)
The Blue team is really out of sight
Go, Fight!
We are the great Blue team
We're crashing through with spirit
Always full of steam
No matter if we win or lose
The Grays will always see
That with our sportsmanship and zest,
We will always be
Out on top (3 claps)
Can't be stopped (3 claps)
We will put the Gray team on the run, 2, 3, 4
With our unity so strong, we will work as one
We will try our very best while we still have fun
Explosions heard throughout the camp
The blue team charges by
We're marching on the road to fame
And Grays will hear us cry
We are psyched (3 claps)
Dynamite (3 claps)
The Blue team is really out of sight
Go, Fight!
Tune: I Can See It
Gray's forge onward
Out for victory
So blues beware the gray team will conquer
Today
Never yielding
Banner flying
Spirit climbing
The blues defeat ever steadfast gray team unites
Teamwork, ability
Sportsmanship and loyalty
All enable us to see that gray team will triumph
Hear us yell it
Loud as thunder
Blue team beware, the gray team will conquer today
Here comes gray.
Out for victory
So blues beware the gray team will conquer
Today
Never yielding
Banner flying
Spirit climbing
The blues defeat ever steadfast gray team unites
Teamwork, ability
Sportsmanship and loyalty
All enable us to see that gray team will triumph
Hear us yell it
Loud as thunder
Blue team beware, the gray team will conquer today
Here comes gray.
Grays strike quickly and our spirit strengthens every time
Always out to win
Never will give in
With our voices rising ever high
Unity will always be the key to our success
Trying for defeat, their skills we'll beat
And to our power they'll confess
The teamwork displayed everyday
Shows that we're number one, we're the gray
The blues will fall, the gray will conquer all
Working as friends, having fun while we play
We are on top, to stay
NUMBER ONE!
Always out to win
Never will give in
With our voices rising ever high
Unity will always be the key to our success
Trying for defeat, their skills we'll beat
And to our power they'll confess
The teamwork displayed everyday
Shows that we're number one, we're the gray
The blues will fall, the gray will conquer all
Working as friends, having fun while we play
We are on top, to stay
NUMBER ONE!
Tune: We Didn't Start the Fire
Grays watch out, blues are here
Strength and spirit, it is clear
Are you scared? Be prepared
Blues are here to stay
Grays are running try to hide
We’ll take you on a wild ride
You’re gonna get, blown away
Listen gray to what we say
CHORUS:
Blues are taking over
You can try to shake us, but you cannot break us
Gray team search for cover, you can try to run
But we’ll be number one
Run, hide, slip, slide, crash defeat, you’ll be beat
Watch your back or you’ll be gone
So come on gray team, bring it on!
CHORUS
Blues are taking over
You can try to shake us, but you’ll (stomp)
NEVER BREAK US!
Strength and spirit, it is clear
Are you scared? Be prepared
Blues are here to stay
Grays are running try to hide
We’ll take you on a wild ride
You’re gonna get, blown away
Listen gray to what we say
CHORUS:
Blues are taking over
You can try to shake us, but you cannot break us
Gray team search for cover, you can try to run
But we’ll be number one
Run, hide, slip, slide, crash defeat, you’ll be beat
Watch your back or you’ll be gone
So come on gray team, bring it on!
CHORUS
Blues are taking over
You can try to shake us, but you’ll (stomp)
NEVER BREAK US!
Guidance, skill, spirit, might, the gray team you ignite
You’ve helped us to compete in victory or defeat
In guiding on the gray team, you’ve helped our goals come true
You gave us all you had, in play against the blue
So ____ our praise goes to you (clap clap)
You’ve helped us to compete in victory or defeat
In guiding on the gray team, you’ve helped our goals come true
You gave us all you had, in play against the blue
So ____ our praise goes to you (clap clap)
Tune: University of Michigan Fight Song
Hail to our gray team spirit, shout so we all can hear it
Dash through, whipping blue, upholding our name
If we do win our lose when we’re fighting ‘gainst the blues
It’s our sportsmanship so true that leads us to fame
Dash through, whipping blue, upholding our name
If we do win our lose when we’re fighting ‘gainst the blues
It’s our sportsmanship so true that leads us to fame
Tune: Tim McGraw (Taylor Swift)
Songwriter: Gray 2007: Maggie Goldstone (Captain), Nicole Melton (Co-captain), Bevie Lemieux (Songleader)
Hand in hand, and side by side
We tried to hold on to the summers end,
Before goodbye
The sun was bright and the sky was blue
Yet it seemed to be the darkest day
I ever knew
And I leaned against the foggy window, eyes full of tears
And then I opened up to find, this was a close to all my years
Chorus:
When I think summer days
I reminisce on blue and gray
Sit back and notice that
Memories are what remain
I look to the sky above
Connecting me to who I once was
As a girl seeing the same stars
Then I know it’s not too far
Back to summer days
They’ll always stay with me
A lonely silence fills the air
And hearing laughter that’s not there
All in the past
Another day drifts slowly by
I know these memories that fill my mind
Will always last
And even though I can’t return
(I know I’ll) always be a part
of this special place, I lived my youth
I’ll just look up at the stars
Chorus: (Harmony Only)
When I think summer days
I reminisce on blue and gray
Sit back and notice that
Memories are what remain
(Everyone)
I look to the sky above
Connecting me to who I once was
As a girl seeing the same stars
Then I know it’s not too far
Back to summer days
They’ll always stay with me
We tried to hold on to the summers end,
Before goodbye
The sun was bright and the sky was blue
Yet it seemed to be the darkest day
I ever knew
And I leaned against the foggy window, eyes full of tears
And then I opened up to find, this was a close to all my years
Chorus:
When I think summer days
I reminisce on blue and gray
Sit back and notice that
Memories are what remain
I look to the sky above
Connecting me to who I once was
As a girl seeing the same stars
Then I know it’s not too far
Back to summer days
They’ll always stay with me
A lonely silence fills the air
And hearing laughter that’s not there
All in the past
Another day drifts slowly by
I know these memories that fill my mind
Will always last
And even though I can’t return
(I know I’ll) always be a part
of this special place, I lived my youth
I’ll just look up at the stars
Chorus: (Harmony Only)
When I think summer days
I reminisce on blue and gray
Sit back and notice that
Memories are what remain
(Everyone)
I look to the sky above
Connecting me to who I once was
As a girl seeing the same stars
Then I know it’s not too far
Back to summer days
They’ll always stay with me
Tune: Because The Night
Songwriter: Blue 2015
Hear the call in the dead of night
Step out of the shadows the moment is right
Adrenaline’s pounding with the rise of the sun
Dawn reveals, a new era’s begun
One after one, our numbers grow
Uniting our team, till our power shows
Prepare for what’s coming
They will never know
Blue team will rise
Blue team will rise
Blue team will rise
(3, 2, 1, GO)
CHORUS:
Victory belongs to the righteous
Victory belongs to the true
Grays beware, the blue uprising
This is the day we come for you
Rebellion’s here now
The time has come
The fire is blazing
Gray tyrant is done
Marching together we stand for what’s right
Blue team rekindles hope, honor, and might
Rubble abounds, but our path is clear
Hand in hand, no room for fear
The riots over, victory is here
Blue team will rise
Blue team will rise
Blue team will rise
CHORUS (round)
Step out of the shadows the moment is right
Adrenaline’s pounding with the rise of the sun
Dawn reveals, a new era’s begun
One after one, our numbers grow
Uniting our team, till our power shows
Prepare for what’s coming
They will never know
Blue team will rise
Blue team will rise
Blue team will rise
(3, 2, 1, GO)
CHORUS:
Victory belongs to the righteous
Victory belongs to the true
Grays beware, the blue uprising
This is the day we come for you
Rebellion’s here now
The time has come
The fire is blazing
Gray tyrant is done
Marching together we stand for what’s right
Blue team rekindles hope, honor, and might
Rubble abounds, but our path is clear
Hand in hand, no room for fear
The riots over, victory is here
Blue team will rise
Blue team will rise
Blue team will rise
CHORUS (round)
Tune: Free to Be You and Me
Songwriter: Gray 1991: Laura Goldman (Captain), Amy Hoffman (Co-captain)
Hear the train rolling in, the excitement begins
The circus unloads all the memories it holds
At the time we arrive, Tap’s circus comes alive
Our summer’s at a brand new start
CHORUS:
Tapawingo’s magic begins, a three ring circus made of friends
Gray and blue march hand in hand
Parade of friendship that extends throughout the land
Camp days go by, like the trapeze men fly
And the friendships that grow give the grandeur to our show
You can see in our eyes all the love and surprise
That this camp has brought to our lives
CHORUS
All the clowns start to cry, as the light slowly dies
And we know deep inside that it’s time for goodbye
As the train pulls away, we reflect on past days
And we hope that our dreams never fade
CHORUS
The circus unloads all the memories it holds
At the time we arrive, Tap’s circus comes alive
Our summer’s at a brand new start
CHORUS:
Tapawingo’s magic begins, a three ring circus made of friends
Gray and blue march hand in hand
Parade of friendship that extends throughout the land
Camp days go by, like the trapeze men fly
And the friendships that grow give the grandeur to our show
You can see in our eyes all the love and surprise
That this camp has brought to our lives
CHORUS
All the clowns start to cry, as the light slowly dies
And we know deep inside that it’s time for goodbye
As the train pulls away, we reflect on past days
And we hope that our dreams never fade
CHORUS
Tune: My World (Number One)
Songwriter: Blue Team 2022: Sasha P. (Captain), Jordan B. (Co-Captain), Scarlett S. (Songleader)
Hello
We’re grabbing your attention
It’s time we stage an intervention
You think the blue team is your pawn
Just wait and see that you couldn’t be more wrong
Hearts will pound at the sound of our laughter
Taken over by your fear, running faster
Gray you better watch out (123 go)
We’re here in you’re dreams, we’re hearing your screams
We know that blues what you fear
Don’t try to escape
We’ve sealed your fate
Blue domination is clear
No need to run we’re already number one gray
And it’s time that you learn that it’s blues turn
Oh gray you know that it’s true
The world belongs to the blue
Oh no you’re leaving so soon?
Too late we’re coming for you
We’re here in you’re dreams, we’re hearing your screams
We know that blues what you fear
Don’t try to escape
We’ve sealed your fate
Blue domination is clear
No need to run we’re already number one gray
And you’ve finally learned that it’s Our turn.
We’re grabbing your attention
It’s time we stage an intervention
You think the blue team is your pawn
Just wait and see that you couldn’t be more wrong
Hearts will pound at the sound of our laughter
Taken over by your fear, running faster
Gray you better watch out (123 go)
We’re here in you’re dreams, we’re hearing your screams
We know that blues what you fear
Don’t try to escape
We’ve sealed your fate
Blue domination is clear
No need to run we’re already number one gray
And it’s time that you learn that it’s blues turn
Oh gray you know that it’s true
The world belongs to the blue
Oh no you’re leaving so soon?
Too late we’re coming for you
We’re here in you’re dreams, we’re hearing your screams
We know that blues what you fear
Don’t try to escape
We’ve sealed your fate
Blue domination is clear
No need to run we’re already number one gray
And you’ve finally learned that it’s Our turn.
Tune: Here There and Everywhere
Songwriter: Blue 1968
Here set in a world of our own
Leaving behind all our troubles and cares
Nothing compares to the happiness found at Tap
Here shielded by pines and by sky
Able to question to seek and to learn
Alone in our world we can yearn for the reasons why
And in this place of joy
We are free to make friendships that will last for 'ere
Friends with who both joy and sorrow we can share
This is the way that we live
Anxious to take and to give of ourselves
Trying to make a special world all our own
We'll return.
Leaving behind all our troubles and cares
Nothing compares to the happiness found at Tap
Here shielded by pines and by sky
Able to question to seek and to learn
Alone in our world we can yearn for the reasons why
And in this place of joy
We are free to make friendships that will last for 'ere
Friends with who both joy and sorrow we can share
This is the way that we live
Anxious to take and to give of ourselves
Trying to make a special world all our own
We'll return.
Tune: Amen
Here at Tap, friendships unwrap
Soon they’re spread across the map
(Maine to Texas) split in two, the gray and blue
Two great teams with members true
(Striving onward) friends are we, like lock and key
United by our love for thee, Tapawingo
Here we’ll stay, until the day
We no longer belong to the blue or gray
Soon they’re spread across the map
(Maine to Texas) split in two, the gray and blue
Two great teams with members true
(Striving onward) friends are we, like lock and key
United by our love for thee, Tapawingo
Here we’ll stay, until the day
We no longer belong to the blue or gray
Tune: Amen
Here at Tap, friendships unwrap
Soon they’re spread across the map
(Maine to Texas) split in two, the gray and blue
Two great teams with members true
(Striving onward) friends are we, like lock and key
United by our love for thee, Tapawingo
Here we’ll stay, until the day
We no longer belong to the blue or gray
Soon they’re spread across the map
(Maine to Texas) split in two, the gray and blue
Two great teams with members true
(Striving onward) friends are we, like lock and key
United by our love for thee, Tapawingo
Here we’ll stay, until the day
We no longer belong to the blue or gray
Tune: Camptown Races
Songwriter: Blue 1956
Here at Tap we'll strive to be
Good sports--Always
Win or lose good friends are we
Everyday at camp
In all our games
We will fairly play
And cheer the winner of each game
Whether Blue or Gray.
Good sports--Always
Win or lose good friends are we
Everyday at camp
In all our games
We will fairly play
And cheer the winner of each game
Whether Blue or Gray.
Tune: Battle of Jericho
Here comes Blue we're on our way,
Teamwork firm in work or play,
Not for one, but for all we'll heed the call,
As our banner flies on high,
We'll fight for the battle must be won
And spirit shoots like the rays of sun
The message of glory streaks across the sky,
As the Blues are marching by.
Wave your flag we're bound to win,
True to name we won't give in,
Not for one but for all we'll heed the call,
As our banner flies on high.
Teamwork firm in work or play,
Not for one, but for all we'll heed the call,
As our banner flies on high,
We'll fight for the battle must be won
And spirit shoots like the rays of sun
The message of glory streaks across the sky,
As the Blues are marching by.
Wave your flag we're bound to win,
True to name we won't give in,
Not for one but for all we'll heed the call,
As our banner flies on high.
Tune: Chim Chimmeny (Mary Poppins)
Songwriter: Gray 1972: Kathy Neustadt (Captain), J. Mindlin (Co-captain)
Here I am all alone, far from my home, flying to a new life called Tapawingo
What will I find, who will I meet, what will I do
Away at a strange place the whole summer through
As daddy waved goodbye he said, “The world waits for you.”
Sun shining in my eyes, reveille ends my lullabies
Counselors help me on my way, to start a new day
Friendship is everywhere, knowing that someone cares
Tap has given me something rare
Dear Dad I won today, not only through blue and the gray
Campfire’s message tonight helped me find my way
With the sound of Taps, ends a perfect day
Here I am not alone, flying back home, filled with the memories of Tapawingo
What have I found, who have I met, times I’ve gone through
The days that I’ve spent here now seem so few
For Tap said to me, “The world waits for you”
Tap said to me, “The world waits for you.”
What will I find, who will I meet, what will I do
Away at a strange place the whole summer through
As daddy waved goodbye he said, “The world waits for you.”
Sun shining in my eyes, reveille ends my lullabies
Counselors help me on my way, to start a new day
Friendship is everywhere, knowing that someone cares
Tap has given me something rare
Dear Dad I won today, not only through blue and the gray
Campfire’s message tonight helped me find my way
With the sound of Taps, ends a perfect day
Here I am not alone, flying back home, filled with the memories of Tapawingo
What have I found, who have I met, times I’ve gone through
The days that I’ve spent here now seem so few
For Tap said to me, “The world waits for you”
Tap said to me, “The world waits for you.”
Tune: Part of the Plan (Dan Fogelberg)
Songwriter: Gray 1979: Susan Frank (Captain), Barbara Dixon (Co-captain)
Here is a place with the charm of its own
Where the trees whisper low with the winds gust
Tap has the beauty of laughter and friends
And the feeling of love is around us
The sky is so blue with a beautiful view
Of the sun setting over the mountains
The friendships we share, knowing someone is there
To laugh and to learn and to grow with
To laugh and to learn and to grow with.
CHORUS:
Tapawingo is the blue and the gray
Working together, united as one in all that we do
Spirit abounding and scenic surrounding
For the memories of Tap stay with you
The memories of Tap stay with you
Year after year we return with our hopes
That the happiness stays here forever
And our summer will continue to live
In the minds of the people we treasure
The time goes so fast and we wish it would last
As we watch all the weeks quickly pass by
So cherish each day in your own special way
For the days here at Tap are soon gone
The days here at Tap are soon gone
CHORUS
Where the trees whisper low with the winds gust
Tap has the beauty of laughter and friends
And the feeling of love is around us
The sky is so blue with a beautiful view
Of the sun setting over the mountains
The friendships we share, knowing someone is there
To laugh and to learn and to grow with
To laugh and to learn and to grow with.
CHORUS:
Tapawingo is the blue and the gray
Working together, united as one in all that we do
Spirit abounding and scenic surrounding
For the memories of Tap stay with you
The memories of Tap stay with you
Year after year we return with our hopes
That the happiness stays here forever
And our summer will continue to live
In the minds of the people we treasure
The time goes so fast and we wish it would last
As we watch all the weeks quickly pass by
So cherish each day in your own special way
For the days here at Tap are soon gone
The days here at Tap are soon gone
CHORUS
Here we come marching onward to strive for the gold
With our spirit and sportsmanship strong
We will triumph and show that the blue team remains
As we all work together as one
Grays watch out we're the blue team
Our courage you've all seen
Cry honor and strength we're well known
Loyalty everlasting
Will bind us forever
Our power displayed unto all
Determination so true
Victory will always be blue.
With our spirit and sportsmanship strong
We will triumph and show that the blue team remains
As we all work together as one
Grays watch out we're the blue team
Our courage you've all seen
Cry honor and strength we're well known
Loyalty everlasting
Will bind us forever
Our power displayed unto all
Determination so true
Victory will always be blue.
Tune: I.S.T.C. Loyalty Song
Songwriter: Gray 1956
Here we come we are the mighty Grays
Striving on to victory
We have fought through many frays
We will win this fight today, Rah! Rah! Rah!
Praise we shout so everyone can hear it
Conquering ever as we go
Let's give a cheer, Fight, forever 'gainst the foe
The Gray Team will be victorious! Yea Grays!
Striving on to victory
We have fought through many frays
We will win this fight today, Rah! Rah! Rah!
Praise we shout so everyone can hear it
Conquering ever as we go
Let's give a cheer, Fight, forever 'gainst the foe
The Gray Team will be victorious! Yea Grays!
Songwriter: Blue 1976
Here we go on a journey
To a place far beyond
Come along and join me on my magical trip so fine
Watching children laugh and cry
Knowing days are few
Pressing out for something that always seems so new.
Children live and learn together
Here at Tapawingo
You've got to see
That your spirit can run free
Gotta find out who you are
Take your time
Don't sit back and watch things
Make everyday come true
Smile back at people will always comfort you
So stand up and show yourself
Don't ever hide
You're a special person and give yourself a try
Children live and learn together
Here at Tapawingo
You've got to see that your spirit can run free
Gotta find out who you are
Take your time.
To a place far beyond
Come along and join me on my magical trip so fine
Watching children laugh and cry
Knowing days are few
Pressing out for something that always seems so new.
Children live and learn together
Here at Tapawingo
You've got to see
That your spirit can run free
Gotta find out who you are
Take your time
Don't sit back and watch things
Make everyday come true
Smile back at people will always comfort you
So stand up and show yourself
Don't ever hide
You're a special person and give yourself a try
Children live and learn together
Here at Tapawingo
You've got to see that your spirit can run free
Gotta find out who you are
Take your time.
Tune: Hello Mudda, Hello Fadda
Here's my paper
Here's my ink pen.
Time for writing.
Comes again.
If you love me.
Then bare with me.
Cause on Wednesday and on Sundays
It's my lunch fee.
Yesterday I passed my swim test
And in tennis I progressed.
Oh parents dear, you'd be so proud of me.
Now I'm ending, this short letter.
Promise next one, will be better.
First the zip code, then the stamp
Now I better close cause I've got writers cramp.
Here's my ink pen.
Time for writing.
Comes again.
If you love me.
Then bare with me.
Cause on Wednesday and on Sundays
It's my lunch fee.
Yesterday I passed my swim test
And in tennis I progressed.
Oh parents dear, you'd be so proud of me.
Now I'm ending, this short letter.
Promise next one, will be better.
First the zip code, then the stamp
Now I better close cause I've got writers cramp.
Tune: Tainted Love (Soft Cell)
Songwriter: Blue 2010: Sara Lessans (Captain), Blaine Dinkin (Co-captain), Elana Leifer (Songleader)
Verse 1:
Here's our warning
Gray team (stomp, stomp) run away
you've got to (stomp, stomp) get away
cause the blue is coming for you
here to fight and win
gray team just give in
and don't even think to stay, cause we're sorry blue team doesn't play that way
CHORUS:
(ooo)
Once we ran from you
(we ran)
Now we conquer you
(you tried)
you tried to knock us down but
every time we come back stronger
OH! poor gray team
no, no, NO sympathy
Bridge:
(Just face defeat)
We drained your pride and dignity
You know what you've been told
So just let the blue team, take control!
CHORUS
SWEET! victory
Here's our warning
Gray team (stomp, stomp) run away
you've got to (stomp, stomp) get away
cause the blue is coming for you
here to fight and win
gray team just give in
and don't even think to stay, cause we're sorry blue team doesn't play that way
CHORUS:
(ooo)
Once we ran from you
(we ran)
Now we conquer you
(you tried)
you tried to knock us down but
every time we come back stronger
OH! poor gray team
no, no, NO sympathy
Bridge:
(Just face defeat)
We drained your pride and dignity
You know what you've been told
So just let the blue team, take control!
CHORUS
SWEET! victory
Tune: The Way You Make Me Feel
CHORUS:
Hey blues we’ll rock tonight
We’ll fight with all our might
We’ll sweep gray off their feet
Us blues will never be beat
Let’s go!
Hey blue girls are you getting pumped (clap, clap, clap)
‘Cause the grays know blue victory’s just begun
Grays watch out the blues are here
Our strength and spirit will make you run in fear
Can’t you see that we’ll dominate (clap, clap, clap)
You know you’ll lose and it’s all (because of fate)
What we want, we’ll always get
Be prepared cause you know
CHORUS
Are you getting pumped?
Victory’s just begun
Watch out the blues are here, we’ll make you run in fear
Be prepared cause you know
CHORUS
(With harmony echoing each line)
Never be beat!
Hey blues we’ll rock tonight
We’ll fight with all our might
We’ll sweep gray off their feet
Us blues will never be beat
Let’s go!
Hey blue girls are you getting pumped (clap, clap, clap)
‘Cause the grays know blue victory’s just begun
Grays watch out the blues are here
Our strength and spirit will make you run in fear
Can’t you see that we’ll dominate (clap, clap, clap)
You know you’ll lose and it’s all (because of fate)
What we want, we’ll always get
Be prepared cause you know
CHORUS
Are you getting pumped?
Victory’s just begun
Watch out the blues are here, we’ll make you run in fear
Be prepared cause you know
CHORUS
(With harmony echoing each line)
Never be beat!
Tune: Timeless Memories
Songwriter: Blue 2018
Hey Gray, it's time we share a secret
But, brace yourself you're not ready to hear it
Poor gray, stuck in the dark for so long
The stage is set the spotlight's turning on
Look Gray, we hold the string above you
Your hands are tied, we've planned your every move
Chorus:
Let's entertain, the audience awaits
Your heart beats faster as you take the stage
We're in control (of you) you're in the hands of blue
There is no place to go
When you're puppets in our show
Look around (turn around), can't you see everyone's watching
Listen to the echoes of their laughter
Hearts drop (stomp x2) you're frozen on display
You try to run but you can't pull away
Chorus
The fear, pulses through your veins
No point in fighting we decide your fate
We're in control (of you), you're in the hands of blue
There is no place to go (stomp)
(Thanks for coming to our show)
But, brace yourself you're not ready to hear it
Poor gray, stuck in the dark for so long
The stage is set the spotlight's turning on
Look Gray, we hold the string above you
Your hands are tied, we've planned your every move
Chorus:
Let's entertain, the audience awaits
Your heart beats faster as you take the stage
We're in control (of you) you're in the hands of blue
There is no place to go
When you're puppets in our show
Look around (turn around), can't you see everyone's watching
Listen to the echoes of their laughter
Hearts drop (stomp x2) you're frozen on display
You try to run but you can't pull away
Chorus
The fear, pulses through your veins
No point in fighting we decide your fate
We're in control (of you), you're in the hands of blue
There is no place to go (stomp)
(Thanks for coming to our show)
Tune: Introducing Me (Camp Rock 2)
Songwriter: Gray 2013: Izzy Brown (Captain), Jessie Copeland (Co-captain), Jenny Moss (Songleader)
Hey Tap girls I wanna be your leader,
I got a lot of spirit and my voice could not be sweeter,
blue or the gray, I think about this team all day
and I can promise you this, I know all the songs.
I'll lose my voice at every game from cheering so strong,
this summer will be a blast
So please give me the chance to show you,
my love for this team, I'll be carrying the banner,
I've dreamt about this day for as long as I remember,
Who will it be?
Please vote for me.
I got a lot of spirit and my voice could not be sweeter,
blue or the gray, I think about this team all day
and I can promise you this, I know all the songs.
I'll lose my voice at every game from cheering so strong,
this summer will be a blast
So please give me the chance to show you,
my love for this team, I'll be carrying the banner,
I've dreamt about this day for as long as I remember,
Who will it be?
Please vote for me.
Tune: Hanging Tree and Another one Bites the Dust
Songwriter: Gray 2015
Hey you, have you heard of the gray and blue
Two teams with a past and rivalry so true, eagerly they’ve waited for a chance to seize the day the question is, which team is here to stay
Hey you, have you heard of the gray and blue
Tearing through the crowd, gray team is carried by the sound of fans screaming (Hey blue team you better not turn around)
Cause the gray team (ahhhh)
Yeah they’re coming for you we’re all waiting on the edge of our seats then out of the fog, the grays appear
Can you feel the heat
(Ooo, ooo, ooo)
The final game is here
(Feel the gray)
Blues paralyzed with fear
Counting down to play, both teams can’t stay
(This legacy belongs to gray)
We’re closing in on blue, this legacy belongs to gray.
(Are you watching)
The seconds tick,
One move will end the game,
In the blink of an eye, grays take the lead our ultimate claim to fame
The question is (ooooo)
The question is
No question here
No question here
Gray’s dominance is clear!
Two teams with a past and rivalry so true, eagerly they’ve waited for a chance to seize the day the question is, which team is here to stay
Hey you, have you heard of the gray and blue
Tearing through the crowd, gray team is carried by the sound of fans screaming (Hey blue team you better not turn around)
Cause the gray team (ahhhh)
Yeah they’re coming for you we’re all waiting on the edge of our seats then out of the fog, the grays appear
Can you feel the heat
(Ooo, ooo, ooo)
The final game is here
(Feel the gray)
Blues paralyzed with fear
Counting down to play, both teams can’t stay
(This legacy belongs to gray)
We’re closing in on blue, this legacy belongs to gray.
(Are you watching)
The seconds tick,
One move will end the game,
In the blink of an eye, grays take the lead our ultimate claim to fame
The question is (ooooo)
The question is
No question here
No question here
Gray’s dominance is clear!
Tune: Eye of the Tiger
Hey, here comes gray, in your way, and we say
Blues beware, gray team cannot be stopped, our power surges on forever
With our strength and teamwork we will not be topped, always trying our best to succeed
We’re number one, and we can fly higher, through courage, fight, and desire
(Hey, here comes gray, in your way, and we say)
We’ll steal the night, and conquer the day, because our team is the mighty gray
When the gray team gets started there’s no chance of defeat
‘Cause our spirit and honor drives us onward
We have the formula for victory and it’s in unity, so challenge us if you dare
But gray means glory
Blues beware, gray team cannot be stopped, our power surges on forever
With our strength and teamwork we will not be topped, always trying our best to succeed
We’re number one, and we can fly higher, through courage, fight, and desire
(Hey, here comes gray, in your way, and we say)
We’ll steal the night, and conquer the day, because our team is the mighty gray
When the gray team gets started there’s no chance of defeat
‘Cause our spirit and honor drives us onward
We have the formula for victory and it’s in unity, so challenge us if you dare
But gray means glory
Tune: Superbowl Shuffle
Songwriter: Gray 1986
High Tide's coming, it's rollin' on in
Blue's washed out to let the Gray team win.
The current sweeps in, up on the beach
Blowin' the Grays from the Blue team's reach.
Grays take over as blues fall in,
All the way down to the whirlpool spin.
We're crashin', splashin' movin' on through
Cause we've got nothin' to prove to the Blue (clap, clap)
Now the wave has risen up from the sea,
This Gray team rap will make history.
Grays are floodin' all over the land
Forcin' the Blues down into the sand.
Don't look back, cause there's more.
Us Grays are life-guardin' the shore
The water's runnin' above our knees
So we say to the Blues
"Would you step aside please (clap, clap) please?"
Now the tidal wave's over, out comes the sun,
Victory's here and you know we had fun.
Low tide's back, we all stand strong.
Blues and Grays will always get a long. (Yeah)
At the end of the day, the ocean turns black,
You know tomorrow the tide will be back.
We're crashin', splashin', movin' on through
Cause we've got nothin' to prove to the Blue (clap, clap)
Blue's washed out to let the Gray team win.
The current sweeps in, up on the beach
Blowin' the Grays from the Blue team's reach.
Grays take over as blues fall in,
All the way down to the whirlpool spin.
We're crashin', splashin' movin' on through
Cause we've got nothin' to prove to the Blue (clap, clap)
Now the wave has risen up from the sea,
This Gray team rap will make history.
Grays are floodin' all over the land
Forcin' the Blues down into the sand.
Don't look back, cause there's more.
Us Grays are life-guardin' the shore
The water's runnin' above our knees
So we say to the Blues
"Would you step aside please (clap, clap) please?"
Now the tidal wave's over, out comes the sun,
Victory's here and you know we had fun.
Low tide's back, we all stand strong.
Blues and Grays will always get a long. (Yeah)
At the end of the day, the ocean turns black,
You know tomorrow the tide will be back.
We're crashin', splashin', movin' on through
Cause we've got nothin' to prove to the Blue (clap, clap)
Tune: You Say it Best (Keith Whitley/Alison Krauss/Ronan Keating)
Songwriter: Blue 2003: Danny Stillman (Captain), Lauren Fine (Co-captain), Liza Heyman (Songleader)
Hold my hand, sit with me, as we step back in time
Feel the breeze through your hair, as we swing towards the sky
Remember the days when we played carelessly
Each one slips by and we don’t even think
CHORUS:
That a moment at Tap is a memory so precious
Hold onto the smiles for we know they’re not endless
The love that we share will remain here, untouched by time
Tapawingo, forever stay on our minds
Slowing down to a stop, as our feet touch the earth
We now cherish our youth, and we know what it’s worth
Glimpsing behind as the swing gently sways
Chilled by the thought it’s the end of our days
CHORUS
Feel the breeze through your hair, as we swing towards the sky
Remember the days when we played carelessly
Each one slips by and we don’t even think
CHORUS:
That a moment at Tap is a memory so precious
Hold onto the smiles for we know they’re not endless
The love that we share will remain here, untouched by time
Tapawingo, forever stay on our minds
Slowing down to a stop, as our feet touch the earth
We now cherish our youth, and we know what it’s worth
Glimpsing behind as the swing gently sways
Chilled by the thought it’s the end of our days
CHORUS
Tune: Apple Pie
Songwriter: Gray 2023: Naomi Jeske (Captain), Lila Boroujerdi (Co-Captain) and Leya Hecker (Songleader)
Holding tight to this feeling
Cause days like these won’t come my way again
Holding tight, but not believing
That soon I won’t be here with you, my friend
How do I
How do I say goodbye
When you think of me,
Will you think of our summer skies
CHORUS:
As stars appear, I close my eyes, afraid of what I’d see
Afraid that when I open them you won’t be next to me
But I’ll look up at the sky and know wherever you may be
You’re by my side
Right where you’ve been
Where you’ll stay
All my life
Leaving you just won’t feel right
Holding tight to your hand now (ooo)
Cause when daylight comes,
I’ll have to let you go (don’t let go)
Promise when the sun does rise,
you won’t forget the perfect nights we spent under the stars
Moments that we’ve shared
Forever ours
Long after we are gone,
Memories that we’ve made will carry on
CHORUS
Leaving you could never feel right
Cause days like these won’t come my way again
Holding tight, but not believing
That soon I won’t be here with you, my friend
How do I
How do I say goodbye
When you think of me,
Will you think of our summer skies
CHORUS:
As stars appear, I close my eyes, afraid of what I’d see
Afraid that when I open them you won’t be next to me
But I’ll look up at the sky and know wherever you may be
You’re by my side
Right where you’ve been
Where you’ll stay
All my life
Leaving you just won’t feel right
Holding tight to your hand now (ooo)
Cause when daylight comes,
I’ll have to let you go (don’t let go)
Promise when the sun does rise,
you won’t forget the perfect nights we spent under the stars
Moments that we’ve shared
Forever ours
Long after we are gone,
Memories that we’ve made will carry on
CHORUS
Leaving you could never feel right
Tune: What Do The Simple Folk Do? from "Camelot"
How can we last the day through
In heat like the sweat that we do
We're sticky and we're crabby
We need to be fed heat
The lake's just down there waiting
A perfect retreat
We know they'll be plenty to do
We'd ski, sail, swim and canoe
And so Dick we are pleading
To be in water soon
We long our waterfront afternoon
Let's go soon.
In heat like the sweat that we do
We're sticky and we're crabby
We need to be fed heat
The lake's just down there waiting
A perfect retreat
We know they'll be plenty to do
We'd ski, sail, swim and canoe
And so Dick we are pleading
To be in water soon
We long our waterfront afternoon
Let's go soon.
Tune: For The Longest Time
How long it’s been, we are sleeping in, tucked away, it’s a rainy (day)
Sun was blocked by stormy clouds above, we were granted the extra sleep we love
We’d like to thank you, our morning’s not so gray
In fact this time began a perfect day
Sun was blocked by stormy clouds above, we were granted the extra sleep we love
We’d like to thank you, our morning’s not so gray
In fact this time began a perfect day
Tune: Something Pretty (Patrick Park)
Songwriter: Blue 2007: Shelbi Cohen (Captain), Billie Anne Beckley (Co-Captain), Eve Levin (Songleader)
How to find the right words
The right melodies the perfect cords
Tapawingo’s bond unspoken lives
And to capture it this song we give
Traditions taught yet hard to grasp
Like words that rhyme but seem to clash
Not clear till we are older
Don’t know the place we’ll find
The notes we’ll sing forever.
It’s a song through the years
Moments shared our joys our laughs our fears
Though the little memories we’ve forgotten
We’ll remember all that Tap has taught
How to find the right words
The right melodies, the perfect cords
Tapawingo’s bond unspoken lives
And to capture it this song we give
Sister’s in harmony
Years passed and notes fell into key
The sounds of summer echo
The music moves its listeners
Its hold on us won’t let go
(repeat that verse in a round)
The right melodies the perfect cords
Tapawingo’s bond unspoken lives
And to capture it this song we give
Traditions taught yet hard to grasp
Like words that rhyme but seem to clash
Not clear till we are older
Don’t know the place we’ll find
The notes we’ll sing forever.
It’s a song through the years
Moments shared our joys our laughs our fears
Though the little memories we’ve forgotten
We’ll remember all that Tap has taught
How to find the right words
The right melodies, the perfect cords
Tapawingo’s bond unspoken lives
And to capture it this song we give
Sister’s in harmony
Years passed and notes fell into key
The sounds of summer echo
The music moves its listeners
Its hold on us won’t let go
(repeat that verse in a round)
(Sung to beat: hit legs, then clap, over and over... and of course, getting FUNKY!!!)
Chorus:
Hump-ty dump, hump hump-ty dump-ty dump
Hump-ty dump, hump hump-ty dump-ty dump
Verses: (can be sung in any order, each followed by Chorus)
Mary had a little lamb, its fleece was white as snow,
And everywhere that Mary went --- Oooo, ain't that funky now!
Jack, be nimble, Jack, be quick, Jack, jump over the candlestick.
Jack jumped high, Jack jumped low --- Oooo, ain't that funky now!
Baa, baa, black sheep, Have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, Three bags full;
One for the master, And one for the dame, And one for the little boy --- Oooo, ain't that funky now!
Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water.
Jack fell down and broke his crown --- Oooo, ain't that funky now!
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high --- Oooo, ain't that funky now!
Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet eating her curds and whey
Along came a spider and sat down beside her --- Oooo, ain't that funky now!
Simple Simon met a pieman, going to the fair.
Said Simple Simon to the pieman --- Oooo, ain't that funky now!
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.
All the king's horses and all the king's men --- Oooo ain't that funky now!
Chorus:
Hump-ty dump, hump hump-ty dump-ty dump
Hump-ty dump, hump hump-ty dump-ty dump
Verses: (can be sung in any order, each followed by Chorus)
Mary had a little lamb, its fleece was white as snow,
And everywhere that Mary went --- Oooo, ain't that funky now!
Jack, be nimble, Jack, be quick, Jack, jump over the candlestick.
Jack jumped high, Jack jumped low --- Oooo, ain't that funky now!
Baa, baa, black sheep, Have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, Three bags full;
One for the master, And one for the dame, And one for the little boy --- Oooo, ain't that funky now!
Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water.
Jack fell down and broke his crown --- Oooo, ain't that funky now!
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high --- Oooo, ain't that funky now!
Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet eating her curds and whey
Along came a spider and sat down beside her --- Oooo, ain't that funky now!
Simple Simon met a pieman, going to the fair.
Said Simple Simon to the pieman --- Oooo, ain't that funky now!
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.
All the king's horses and all the king's men --- Oooo ain't that funky now!
Tune: Collecting You (Indigo Girls)
Songwriter: Blue 2002: Nat Aronson (Captain), Amy Krangle (Co-captain), Emma Fleischer (Songleader)
I can picture in my mind, the summers I grew up with, I wish I could rewind
These were very special days, filled with only friendship, too far I’ll never stray
CHORUS:
Take me, to this place so true
Where the light shines on gray and blue
Tapawingo, I’ll come back to you
Remember when we used to laugh, walking down the hillside
The full moon lit our path (lit our path)
Now it’s tears that fill our eyes, but I’m glad we had the time there
We’ve left so many ties
(CHORUS)
It all seemed everlasting, times carried in my heart
All the friends I made there, we know we’ll never part
The love I feel, still very real
(CHORUS)
Tapawingo, it all comes back to you.
These were very special days, filled with only friendship, too far I’ll never stray
CHORUS:
Take me, to this place so true
Where the light shines on gray and blue
Tapawingo, I’ll come back to you
Remember when we used to laugh, walking down the hillside
The full moon lit our path (lit our path)
Now it’s tears that fill our eyes, but I’m glad we had the time there
We’ve left so many ties
(CHORUS)
It all seemed everlasting, times carried in my heart
All the friends I made there, we know we’ll never part
The love I feel, still very real
(CHORUS)
Tapawingo, it all comes back to you.
Tune: Never Never Land (Peter Pan)
Songwriter: Red Team 1968: Cathy Spear, Jill Goldy, and Winnie Tucker
I have a place where dreams are born.
And time is so well planned.
It might be on a chart but it must be in your heart.
Tapawingo.
It's situated up in maine,
Amidst the pines and lakes.
Just follow 93 and then suddenly you'll be at Tapawingo.
You'll have a treasure if you stay there.
More precious far than gold.
For once you have found your way there.
You can never never grow old.
And that's my home where girls are free.
To have a summer grand.
Tap might be on a chart,
But it must be in your heart.
Forever our summer place of joy.
And time is so well planned.
It might be on a chart but it must be in your heart.
Tapawingo.
It's situated up in maine,
Amidst the pines and lakes.
Just follow 93 and then suddenly you'll be at Tapawingo.
You'll have a treasure if you stay there.
More precious far than gold.
For once you have found your way there.
You can never never grow old.
And that's my home where girls are free.
To have a summer grand.
Tap might be on a chart,
But it must be in your heart.
Forever our summer place of joy.
Tune: Wherever I Go
Songwriter: GTL 2017
I look back now and reflect on our camp days
Holding hands as, the sun seemed to fade away
Your time has ended, but the memories here will always last
I wipe a tear and relive the past
Now I’m growing up, letting go
Remembering what you taught me
You were always there
By my side
Showing me who I could be
(ahhh)
My Tap family
The sister camp gave me
You have helped me, more than you know
Here I am now
With a sister of my own
We have each other
And I can’t wait to watch her grow
The years flew by, but it seems like only yesterday
Before I know, I’ll hear her say
(Now I’m all grown up, on my own
Remembering what you taught me)
You were always there
By my side
Showing me who I could be
(ahhh)
My Tap family
The sister camp gave me
You have helped me, more than you know
Holding hands as, the sun seemed to fade away
Your time has ended, but the memories here will always last
I wipe a tear and relive the past
Now I’m growing up, letting go
Remembering what you taught me
You were always there
By my side
Showing me who I could be
(ahhh)
My Tap family
The sister camp gave me
You have helped me, more than you know
Here I am now
With a sister of my own
We have each other
And I can’t wait to watch her grow
The years flew by, but it seems like only yesterday
Before I know, I’ll hear her say
(Now I’m all grown up, on my own
Remembering what you taught me)
You were always there
By my side
Showing me who I could be
(ahhh)
My Tap family
The sister camp gave me
You have helped me, more than you know
Tune: Drake and Josh Theme Song
Songwriter: GTL 2017
I never thought that _____ would catch me but, she called my name (she called my name)
I forgot to get my medication and, I’ll take the blame (I’ll take the blame)
I pass the table all the time
(It slipped my mind)
You’ve only told me now, a thousand times
And if you only knew the reason why
I was serving, and eating, and singing, and walking around
But I’m coming now
I forgot to get my medication and, I’ll take the blame (I’ll take the blame)
I pass the table all the time
(It slipped my mind)
You’ve only told me now, a thousand times
And if you only knew the reason why
I was serving, and eating, and singing, and walking around
But I’m coming now
Tune: Prince of Darkness (Indigo Girls)
Songwriter: Blue 1994: Melissa Lynn (Captain), Pam Morse (Co-captain)
I sit down and recall memories of Tapawingo
My feelings are so strong, I do not want to let them go
I’ll write them down to you, dear friend, so you can pass them on
We don’t know what lies ahead of us, but the past is never gone
There was a time when we would sit and talk for hours
We used to laugh away our days (days)
There was a time when we did everything as one
Side by side as blue and (gray) gray
We were girls thrown together, not knowing where to start
We found each other, our hearts grew closer, we knew we’d never part
Camp Tapawingo’s family made us sisters, strong and true
(and I will always remember, the days I spent with you)
And we learned to face our lives today
We seek the memories of Tap to guide us, along the way (always)
I wrote you just to say that, I miss you more each day and
(Our) our days at Tap were precious, (they'll) they’ll never fade away
I wrote you just to say that, I miss you more each day and
Our days at Tap were precious, they’ll never fade away
(through Tap our love grows stronger, grows stronger)
I wrote you just to say that, I miss you more each day and
Our days at Tap were precious
(through Tap our love is growing stronger)
(But we now must realize)
That we aren't together
Any longer.
My feelings are so strong, I do not want to let them go
I’ll write them down to you, dear friend, so you can pass them on
We don’t know what lies ahead of us, but the past is never gone
There was a time when we would sit and talk for hours
We used to laugh away our days (days)
There was a time when we did everything as one
Side by side as blue and (gray) gray
We were girls thrown together, not knowing where to start
We found each other, our hearts grew closer, we knew we’d never part
Camp Tapawingo’s family made us sisters, strong and true
(and I will always remember, the days I spent with you)
And we learned to face our lives today
We seek the memories of Tap to guide us, along the way (always)
I wrote you just to say that, I miss you more each day and
(Our) our days at Tap were precious, (they'll) they’ll never fade away
I wrote you just to say that, I miss you more each day and
Our days at Tap were precious, they’ll never fade away
(through Tap our love grows stronger, grows stronger)
I wrote you just to say that, I miss you more each day and
Our days at Tap were precious
(through Tap our love is growing stronger)
(But we now must realize)
That we aren't together
Any longer.
Tune: Bless the Broken Road
Songwriter: GTL 2016
I step out onto the stage, little did I know
Hoping I would find my way, during this grand show
The lights are shining down on me, unsure if I’ll be ready
I can’t see how every moment keeps me here with you
CHORUS:
As the show unfolds
Our love will always remain strong trying to find my role
The cast will (show me where I belong)
Directing me on my way
Into the star I’ll become
Even though the show is through Tapawingo is our stage, I’ll always come back to you
Here at this place I stand, performing next to you
Letting go of all our fears
(As we grow into) sisters with a bond so true can’t be divided by the gray or blue
I now see how every moment keeps me here with you
CHORUS
Now that the lights have dimmed down, we have to take our final bows
Even though the show is through, Tapawingo was our stage, we’ll always come back to you
Hoping I would find my way, during this grand show
The lights are shining down on me, unsure if I’ll be ready
I can’t see how every moment keeps me here with you
CHORUS:
As the show unfolds
Our love will always remain strong trying to find my role
The cast will (show me where I belong)
Directing me on my way
Into the star I’ll become
Even though the show is through Tapawingo is our stage, I’ll always come back to you
Here at this place I stand, performing next to you
Letting go of all our fears
(As we grow into) sisters with a bond so true can’t be divided by the gray or blue
I now see how every moment keeps me here with you
CHORUS
Now that the lights have dimmed down, we have to take our final bows
Even though the show is through, Tapawingo was our stage, we’ll always come back to you
Tune: I Sing the Body Electric (Fame)
Songwriter: Gray 1989: Jessica Cohn (Captain), Rachel Levy (Co-captain)
I turn to you, Tapawingo, this place of joy that I’ve always known
The strength, the courage, the power, to stand unafraid on my own
And my future lies open because of my past
I’ll meet every challenge, I’ll face every task
Thanks to you, I can do almost anything
I build from you Tapawingo, to heights my soul is yearning to see
My dreams, my quiet desires, are the building blocks you’ve given to me
And you’ve laid the foundation for towers to come
And you’ve helped me believe I can surpass the sun
Towers true, gray and blue, there to guide me through
We have a dream to attain, and glories to gain
Thanks to you, gray and blue, we will all go far
I turn to you Tapawingo, this place of joy that I’ve always known
The strength, the courage, the power, to stand unafraid on my own
And my future lies open because of my past
I’ll meet every challenge, I’ll face every task
Thanks to you, thanks to you, thanks to you, thanks to you
(Gray and blue, Gray and blue)
Thanks to you, thanks to you (Thanks to you)
We will all go far.
The strength, the courage, the power, to stand unafraid on my own
And my future lies open because of my past
I’ll meet every challenge, I’ll face every task
Thanks to you, I can do almost anything
I build from you Tapawingo, to heights my soul is yearning to see
My dreams, my quiet desires, are the building blocks you’ve given to me
And you’ve laid the foundation for towers to come
And you’ve helped me believe I can surpass the sun
Towers true, gray and blue, there to guide me through
We have a dream to attain, and glories to gain
Thanks to you, gray and blue, we will all go far
I turn to you Tapawingo, this place of joy that I’ve always known
The strength, the courage, the power, to stand unafraid on my own
And my future lies open because of my past
I’ll meet every challenge, I’ll face every task
Thanks to you, thanks to you, thanks to you, thanks to you
(Gray and blue, Gray and blue)
Thanks to you, thanks to you (Thanks to you)
We will all go far.
Tune: Back in the Highlife Again (Steve Winwood)
Songwriter: Blue 2008: Julia Seitchik (Captain), Julie Katz (Co-captain), and Julie Burstein (Songleader)
I used to know a place,
That was filled with so much love.
And when I close my eyes and dream,
I can see the stars above.
As my mind wanders to the past,
And I think of my summer home.
I’m reminded of times I spent there,
Up until the time I was grown.
Tapawingo you couldn’t have known,
Just how much you mean to me,
And how you helped me grow.
Through the blue and the gray I have learned,
Friendships last much longer than,
Any honor I could earn.
Pine trees in the wind.
Sparkling lake under the sun.
Sounds of laughter and singing,
Girls uniting as one.
Of this special place I’ve taken,
All the lessons taught so well.
Traditions stay within me,
And from them I now can tell.
Tapawingo you couldn’t have known,
Just how much you mean to me,
And how you helped me grow.
Through the blue and the gray I have learned,
Friendships last much longer than,
And honor I could earn.
And I ran through my days of youth so fast,
I never thought the time would pass,
But in my mind it will always last.
Dreaming of Tapawingo.
That was filled with so much love.
And when I close my eyes and dream,
I can see the stars above.
As my mind wanders to the past,
And I think of my summer home.
I’m reminded of times I spent there,
Up until the time I was grown.
Tapawingo you couldn’t have known,
Just how much you mean to me,
And how you helped me grow.
Through the blue and the gray I have learned,
Friendships last much longer than,
Any honor I could earn.
Pine trees in the wind.
Sparkling lake under the sun.
Sounds of laughter and singing,
Girls uniting as one.
Of this special place I’ve taken,
All the lessons taught so well.
Traditions stay within me,
And from them I now can tell.
Tapawingo you couldn’t have known,
Just how much you mean to me,
And how you helped me grow.
Through the blue and the gray I have learned,
Friendships last much longer than,
And honor I could earn.
And I ran through my days of youth so fast,
I never thought the time would pass,
But in my mind it will always last.
Dreaming of Tapawingo.
Tune: Walking on Sunshine (Katrina and The Waves)
Songwriter: Blue 2010: Sara Lessans (Captain), Blaine Dinkin (Co-captain), Elana Leifer (Songleader)
I used to think Kevin forgot what desert was about
(snaps) (do do do do do do do do do do do do do do)
The cookie and ice cream combo ran away with my heart
(snaps) (do do do do do do do do do do do do do do)
They're finally serving
(SEADOGS!)
I can't wait to eat my
(SEADOGS!)
Enjoy this special treat!
RUN SERVER, RUN!
(snaps) (do do do do do do do do do do do do do do)
The cookie and ice cream combo ran away with my heart
(snaps) (do do do do do do do do do do do do do do)
They're finally serving
(SEADOGS!)
I can't wait to eat my
(SEADOGS!)
Enjoy this special treat!
RUN SERVER, RUN!
Tune: Back to the Earth (Jason Mraz)
Songwriter: Gray 2014: Sophia Howard (Captain), Erica Kagan (Co-captain), Hailey Feinzig (Songleader)
I'll follow you on down the path
Lit candles in our grasp
I look in the glow
And embrace
All the faces I know
Side by side here we stand
On the dock we're hand in hand
A flicker of light on the lake
Little boats each dream they take
So take care of each wish
And I ask you only this
Our songs will live and friendships last
The love we built will never pass
Wish boats all float on by
Mixing with constellations in the sky
Reflecting our hopes and our dreams
United by Tap's two teams
Feel the magic (feel the magic)
Watch it grow (watch it grow)
Starting with a spark until it lights up the dark
Now we're signing in harmony
Feel the magic (feel the magic)
Watch it grow (watch it grow)
Our voices rise together
And our wishes are forever
Feel the power of serenity
So take care of each wish
And I ask you only this
Though the flame will fade away
Our sisterhood will always stay
Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do…
Lit candles in our grasp
I look in the glow
And embrace
All the faces I know
Side by side here we stand
On the dock we're hand in hand
A flicker of light on the lake
Little boats each dream they take
So take care of each wish
And I ask you only this
Our songs will live and friendships last
The love we built will never pass
Wish boats all float on by
Mixing with constellations in the sky
Reflecting our hopes and our dreams
United by Tap's two teams
Feel the magic (feel the magic)
Watch it grow (watch it grow)
Starting with a spark until it lights up the dark
Now we're signing in harmony
Feel the magic (feel the magic)
Watch it grow (watch it grow)
Our voices rise together
And our wishes are forever
Feel the power of serenity
So take care of each wish
And I ask you only this
Though the flame will fade away
Our sisterhood will always stay
Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do…
Ice cream on my dress shirt
I don't have a spare.
My socks are filled with dirt
And I need some underware
And all my shorts, are
Muddy from climbing
And I've got mildew on my beach robe
Don't know what to do
My blues are stained with paint
And my clothes are getting few
So what I need, right, now is for laundry
To come to my rescue.
I don't have a spare.
My socks are filled with dirt
And I need some underware
And all my shorts, are
Muddy from climbing
And I've got mildew on my beach robe
Don't know what to do
My blues are stained with paint
And my clothes are getting few
So what I need, right, now is for laundry
To come to my rescue.
Imagining a land beyond what most can understand
Skies of clouds and stars above eternally alive
It takes us so far away to a world of blue and gray
Joy, laughter and love
Forever will remain
Chorus:
(Once upon a time) Once upon a time
In her Tapawingo home
She found friendships for a lifetime
No longer alone
Tap's everlasting tradition
Sparks the magic in her heart
(As the story is told)
The memories soon unfold
Sitting underneath the tree
In the shadow of the leaves
Whispering secrets to each other
Side by side
The picture etched in their minds
Bound in the book of time
Tapawingo is their haven
Never hard to find
Chorus
And they will last
The memories she has will carry her through
Preserve the past
And there she'll stay
Happily ever after where she grew
Her summer home
The End.
Skies of clouds and stars above eternally alive
It takes us so far away to a world of blue and gray
Joy, laughter and love
Forever will remain
Chorus:
(Once upon a time) Once upon a time
In her Tapawingo home
She found friendships for a lifetime
No longer alone
Tap's everlasting tradition
Sparks the magic in her heart
(As the story is told)
The memories soon unfold
Sitting underneath the tree
In the shadow of the leaves
Whispering secrets to each other
Side by side
The picture etched in their minds
Bound in the book of time
Tapawingo is their haven
Never hard to find
Chorus
And they will last
The memories she has will carry her through
Preserve the past
And there she'll stay
Happily ever after where she grew
Her summer home
The End.
Tune: All Star
Songwriter: Gray 2015
In 1919, our summer home unseen
Dora, Effie, and Florence rolled in
To some grass and pine trees
Tap’s future at their feet
Now _____ the place can’t be beat
Cause the girls started comin’ and they wouldn’t stop lovin’
Year after year the fun in the sun and
Didn’t make sense not to come back here, for Tapawingo’s _____ year
The Kings and Queens and Bishops too all wish the very best to you
Tap it’s your birthday so, everyone around should know
All you, all you Tap girls, gather ‘round and celebrate
The only camp that could make a pond look like a lake.
(You don’t look a day over 90)
You are a truly special place
Dora, Effie, and Florence rolled in
To some grass and pine trees
Tap’s future at their feet
Now _____ the place can’t be beat
Cause the girls started comin’ and they wouldn’t stop lovin’
Year after year the fun in the sun and
Didn’t make sense not to come back here, for Tapawingo’s _____ year
The Kings and Queens and Bishops too all wish the very best to you
Tap it’s your birthday so, everyone around should know
All you, all you Tap girls, gather ‘round and celebrate
The only camp that could make a pond look like a lake.
(You don’t look a day over 90)
You are a truly special place
In our camp of Tapawingo
Where lives the blue and gray
The tribes of blue and gray
Leaders past have led us onward
Here at Tapawingo, Tapawingo
Follow we, the standards made
Our camp spirit will never fade
We’ll strive onward to victory
Here at Tapawingo, Tapawingo (beat, beat)
Hail to Tapawingo, Tapawingo
Where lives the blue and gray
The tribes of blue and gray
Leaders past have led us onward
Here at Tapawingo, Tapawingo
Follow we, the standards made
Our camp spirit will never fade
We’ll strive onward to victory
Here at Tapawingo, Tapawingo (beat, beat)
Hail to Tapawingo, Tapawingo
In our camp of Tapawingo, stands a team called the gray
Striving for supremacy against the blues in play, rah, rah, rah
Girls have spirit for the gray team, banner held on high
Fighting for a place, in the blue gray camper race, you will always hear our cry
Go gray! Yay gray! Grrrrrray!
We all strive to be victorious, good sports in every way
And if we win or lose, we will always show the blues
That we’re fighting for the gray, yay!
Striving for supremacy against the blues in play, rah, rah, rah
Girls have spirit for the gray team, banner held on high
Fighting for a place, in the blue gray camper race, you will always hear our cry
Go gray! Yay gray! Grrrrrray!
We all strive to be victorious, good sports in every way
And if we win or lose, we will always show the blues
That we’re fighting for the gray, yay!
Tune: Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough (Patty Smyth)
Songwriter: Gray 1992: Amy Hoffman (Captain), Lauren Kreisel (Co-captain)
In the artist’s mind, there are treasured times, she remembers from long ago
All the friends she knew, land of gray and blue, and this magic she decides to show
She paints children laughing, playing in the sun,
Living out their days of youth, before their time here is done
CHORUS:
She remembers her summers that went by too fast,
Please hold onto today, it will soon be the past
Like a picture that’s framed so secure in your mind,
You’ll look back at it time after time
In this cherished place, there’s an old friend’s face, gone untainted by the brush of time
Turning then she sees, her Tap family, and that special world she’s left behind
She can hear them laughing, calling out her name,
Wanting her to join them in her summer home again
CHORUS
And she can’t return, that’s a lesson that many a camper has learned,
How those years slip by, she recaptures her past, with a tear in her eye
CHORUS
You’ll look back at it time after time
All the friends she knew, land of gray and blue, and this magic she decides to show
She paints children laughing, playing in the sun,
Living out their days of youth, before their time here is done
CHORUS:
She remembers her summers that went by too fast,
Please hold onto today, it will soon be the past
Like a picture that’s framed so secure in your mind,
You’ll look back at it time after time
In this cherished place, there’s an old friend’s face, gone untainted by the brush of time
Turning then she sees, her Tap family, and that special world she’s left behind
She can hear them laughing, calling out her name,
Wanting her to join them in her summer home again
CHORUS
And she can’t return, that’s a lesson that many a camper has learned,
How those years slip by, she recaptures her past, with a tear in her eye
CHORUS
You’ll look back at it time after time
Tune: Toys R Us
Songwriter: Gray 1984
In the family dining room the clothes are all around
The pile’s overflowing and it’s time for lost and found
I left my towel in the shower house and where could my dress shirt be (why me)
How I want my things back, so then they could see, the fully uniformed me
The pile’s overflowing and it’s time for lost and found
I left my towel in the shower house and where could my dress shirt be (why me)
How I want my things back, so then they could see, the fully uniformed me
Tune: English Love Affair (5 seconds of summer)
Songwriter: Gray Team 2022: Emily L. (Captain), Zoe F. (Co-Captain), Avery C. (Songleader)
It started with the blue and the gray
Both vying for attention
Needed their redemption
The chase began and blues in our way
Gray team domination
Blue team will be shaken
Poor blue team is delirious
Thinking they could win
Gray deception will begin
Chorus;
The gray team shouts
Blue should fear their time is out
Gray team’s on the run and now
The blues back down
The gray team’s here for good
Cause (it’s our game)
Hear the gray
Victory’s just a step away
The blue team’s beat, this is their defeat
The gray team screams you’re it blue better run
We are number one
The gray team will forever stand in unity
We will remain strong
Never stray from our reign of supremacy
Chorus
Victory is here to stay
The blue team’s beat
This is their defeat
The gray team screams you’re it blue team you’re done
Both vying for attention
Needed their redemption
The chase began and blues in our way
Gray team domination
Blue team will be shaken
Poor blue team is delirious
Thinking they could win
Gray deception will begin
Chorus;
The gray team shouts
Blue should fear their time is out
Gray team’s on the run and now
The blues back down
The gray team’s here for good
Cause (it’s our game)
Hear the gray
Victory’s just a step away
The blue team’s beat, this is their defeat
The gray team screams you’re it blue better run
We are number one
The gray team will forever stand in unity
We will remain strong
Never stray from our reign of supremacy
Chorus
Victory is here to stay
The blue team’s beat
This is their defeat
The gray team screams you’re it blue team you’re done
Tune: Can't Hurry Love
It’s a dark night and blues have no clue, they have no idea what they’ve gotten into
Where should they go, they just don’t know, it’s our gray maze
You won’t make it through, you know that we’ll conquer you
Cause gray force surrounds you, you’re lost and you’re scared and you tremble with fear
You’ll never escape, no we won’t hesitate, you’ll stay sufferin’
Blues are doomed to a miserable fate
Don’t stop, can’t take a break (ooh), your future’s at stake
With gray power the blues will cower
There are secrets, the blues can never decode, but they’ll keep on wanderin’ all through the night
It’s our gray maze, you won’t make it through, you know that we’ll conquer you,
Cause the gray force surrounds you,
There’s no doubt, you’ll never get out.
Where should they go, they just don’t know, it’s our gray maze
You won’t make it through, you know that we’ll conquer you
Cause gray force surrounds you, you’re lost and you’re scared and you tremble with fear
You’ll never escape, no we won’t hesitate, you’ll stay sufferin’
Blues are doomed to a miserable fate
Don’t stop, can’t take a break (ooh), your future’s at stake
With gray power the blues will cower
There are secrets, the blues can never decode, but they’ll keep on wanderin’ all through the night
It’s our gray maze, you won’t make it through, you know that we’ll conquer you,
Cause the gray force surrounds you,
There’s no doubt, you’ll never get out.
Tune: Original
Songwriter: Joyce Hitchcock
Chorus:
It's a great, great tradition, here at Tapawingo,
Ninety years and counting, we are going strong.
It's a great, great tradition, here at Tapawingo.
We are part of something special as we sing this song.
Tradition is the key to longevity.
It's the glue that bins the years together.
These traditions from the past that we hold firm and fast,
In our hearts we know that they will last forever.
Chorus
Each girl who comes along soon joins the happy song
And becomes part of the Tapawingo family.
See your picture on the wall, you are part of them all.
In ninety years you'll still be part of this great history.
Chorus
It's a great, great tradition, here at Tapawingo,
Ninety years and counting, we are going strong.
It's a great, great tradition, here at Tapawingo.
We are part of something special as we sing this song.
Tradition is the key to longevity.
It's the glue that bins the years together.
These traditions from the past that we hold firm and fast,
In our hearts we know that they will last forever.
Chorus
Each girl who comes along soon joins the happy song
And becomes part of the Tapawingo family.
See your picture on the wall, you are part of them all.
In ninety years you'll still be part of this great history.
Chorus
Tune: Phineas and Ferb Theme Song
Songwriter: Blue 2018
It's already Thursday
The counselors are tired
and sick of all the commotion
They want to spend time with people their own age
So they stick their bunk with the seniors
It's Morale Corale
Up in the Main Lodge
Staff will gather for secret activities
Back in the bunks the seniors are in charge
The counselors are finally free
The counselors are tired
and sick of all the commotion
They want to spend time with people their own age
So they stick their bunk with the seniors
It's Morale Corale
Up in the Main Lodge
Staff will gather for secret activities
Back in the bunks the seniors are in charge
The counselors are finally free
Tune: McDonalds
It’s cookout time again this week, Thursday night is when we meet
Non-regs are feasible, the food is always pleasable
‘Cause trip staff cooks the meal for us, in the end we’re full enough
Every time it is sensational, sensational, yum!
Non-regs are feasible, the food is always pleasable
‘Cause trip staff cooks the meal for us, in the end we’re full enough
Every time it is sensational, sensational, yum!
Tune: Doe a Dear
Songwriter: Blue 1988
It’s posted all over the nation, a concert will be coming to Tap
Come one, come all, to see them play
The musicians arrive on this special day, they’ve come a long way
Slowly instruments begin to play
How this practice did pay for this special day
As the campers start to play, the sound of music fills the halls
The notes are formed by old and new, the melody of Tap is heard by all
Soon the chords begin to swell, throughout the camp the tone is heard
As the symphony does tell, of our time spent here at…
Campers come scared and unsure, but Tap’s tune makes them secure
Trumpet, cello, clarinet, piano, traditions, relations, personalities, frustrations
(repeat together)
T – the notes start to descend
A – the tune is fading fast
P – share these moments with your friends
A – we wish our time would last
W – the woodwinds start to die
I – the scale is at it’s end
N – a tear comes to the eye
GO – as the conductor ends our symphony, ends our symphony
Come one, come all, to see them play
The musicians arrive on this special day, they’ve come a long way
Slowly instruments begin to play
How this practice did pay for this special day
As the campers start to play, the sound of music fills the halls
The notes are formed by old and new, the melody of Tap is heard by all
Soon the chords begin to swell, throughout the camp the tone is heard
As the symphony does tell, of our time spent here at…
Campers come scared and unsure, but Tap’s tune makes them secure
Trumpet, cello, clarinet, piano, traditions, relations, personalities, frustrations
(repeat together)
T – the notes start to descend
A – the tune is fading fast
P – share these moments with your friends
A – we wish our time would last
W – the woodwinds start to die
I – the scale is at it’s end
N – a tear comes to the eye
GO – as the conductor ends our symphony, ends our symphony
Tune: Gilligan’s Island
Songwriter: Gray 1985
It’s Saturday night announcement time, lets see what tomorrow brings
We’re all psyched up for Sunday, with lots of special things
Instead of hearing reveille we’ll be cozy in our beds,
But remember if we sleep past ten we won’t be fed, (must be fed)
Horse show, pictures, parent’s day or possibly blue-gray,
Specialized activities will go underway
Sunday’s only setbacks are we don’t get mail,
And after eating ice cream we’re forced to mount the scale (oh how we hate that scale)
So tonight when we are sleeping and we're tucked into our beds
We’ll dream about the super day that’s coming up ahead (that’s coming up ahead)
We’re all psyched up for Sunday, with lots of special things
Instead of hearing reveille we’ll be cozy in our beds,
But remember if we sleep past ten we won’t be fed, (must be fed)
Horse show, pictures, parent’s day or possibly blue-gray,
Specialized activities will go underway
Sunday’s only setbacks are we don’t get mail,
And after eating ice cream we’re forced to mount the scale (oh how we hate that scale)
So tonight when we are sleeping and we're tucked into our beds
We’ll dream about the super day that’s coming up ahead (that’s coming up ahead)
Songwriter: Gray 1986
It’s somebody’s birthday today
Whose birthday? ______’s birthday
How old is she? 2,4,6,8,10….
That special day has rolled around, your birthday is here now
That one time of year, wow!
A phone call from your parents
Seated with your bunk and friends it’s sure to be jolly
A cake made by ______
We all wish you a happy birthday, ______
When your table calls knit one, pearl two
You’re gonna get that kiss (Yoo hoo)
Oh my gosh, he’s coming closer! What shall I do?
Rush to get your mail, care packages, Hallmarks with lots to say
Officially now (age) its been one heck of a day
Whose birthday? ______’s birthday
How old is she? 2,4,6,8,10….
That special day has rolled around, your birthday is here now
That one time of year, wow!
A phone call from your parents
Seated with your bunk and friends it’s sure to be jolly
A cake made by ______
We all wish you a happy birthday, ______
When your table calls knit one, pearl two
You’re gonna get that kiss (Yoo hoo)
Oh my gosh, he’s coming closer! What shall I do?
Rush to get your mail, care packages, Hallmarks with lots to say
Officially now (age) its been one heck of a day
Tune: Fairly Odd Parents Theme Song
Songwriter: GTL 2016
It’s that time of week again for counselors to leave Tap
They just called a meeting and we wonder what is planned
(Tell us)
We think they’re buying candy and missing us, but in reality
They’re going to shop, party, watch a movie (ooooo)
Hike, tube, drive to Portland
We know it’s hard when you’re stuck with kids, but it’s finally your day off
They just called a meeting and we wonder what is planned
(Tell us)
We think they’re buying candy and missing us, but in reality
They’re going to shop, party, watch a movie (ooooo)
Hike, tube, drive to Portland
We know it’s hard when you’re stuck with kids, but it’s finally your day off
Tune: In the Summertime (Mungo Jerry)
Songwriter: Gray 2010: Emily Karr Kaitin (Captain), Chloe Berlin (Co-captain), Sophie Emery (Songleader)
It's the fourth of July (ch, ch, ch)
And we're feeling fine(ch, ch, ch)
See some fireworks(ch, ch, ch)
Light up the sky(ch, ch, ch)
In the morning time you go running or could even sleep till nine(ch, ch, ch)
(pause, pause)(ch, ch, ch)
Put on your red white and blue (ch, ch, ch)
And get ready for a super fun time(ch, ch, ch)
And we're feeling fine(ch, ch, ch)
See some fireworks(ch, ch, ch)
Light up the sky(ch, ch, ch)
In the morning time you go running or could even sleep till nine(ch, ch, ch)
(pause, pause)(ch, ch, ch)
Put on your red white and blue (ch, ch, ch)
And get ready for a super fun time(ch, ch, ch)
Tune: Heavy Heart
It’s time to bring this team together
Operation gray team’s goin’ down tonight
(Can you hear us--)
Can you hear us now?
We’re movin’ in
Tension starts to rise while Blue team spins
(stomp) into chaos, terror and gray team’s wrath
(stomp) you’re not gonna make it cause we’ll
be back, and back, and back
Chorus:
Come on, gray team, let’s bring it on (3 stomps)
Blue, look at this gray victory cause we’re the last you’ll ever see
We’ve been waiting, anticipating (gray)
It’s all clear we’ve been here
And now we’re planning something big, planning something big.
Blues paralyze hearing (stomp) our cry in the back of their minds
You fear us now, the mission’s complete (2 stomps)
Another repeat of Blue’s defeat while
Our gray legend goes on, and on, and on.
Chorus
Operation gray team’s goin’ down tonight
(Can you hear us--)
Can you hear us now?
We’re movin’ in
Tension starts to rise while Blue team spins
(stomp) into chaos, terror and gray team’s wrath
(stomp) you’re not gonna make it cause we’ll
be back, and back, and back
Chorus:
Come on, gray team, let’s bring it on (3 stomps)
Blue, look at this gray victory cause we’re the last you’ll ever see
We’ve been waiting, anticipating (gray)
It’s all clear we’ve been here
And now we’re planning something big, planning something big.
Blues paralyze hearing (stomp) our cry in the back of their minds
You fear us now, the mission’s complete (2 stomps)
Another repeat of Blue’s defeat while
Our gray legend goes on, and on, and on.
Chorus
It's time for another game today
Who's gonna win, the blue or gray
Did you make your bet, desserts the pay, though
Gambling's not for kids they say
Our chief Mr. Mike says it's ok.
What competition will it be
In both water and on land
It's a thrill to see
Both teams striving to reach the top
Never willing to stop
Now good luck to those who play
The practices are through, you're on your way
We know they'll be excitement for all
So for the game, we now call.
Who's gonna win, the blue or gray
Did you make your bet, desserts the pay, though
Gambling's not for kids they say
Our chief Mr. Mike says it's ok.
What competition will it be
In both water and on land
It's a thrill to see
Both teams striving to reach the top
Never willing to stop
Now good luck to those who play
The practices are through, you're on your way
We know they'll be excitement for all
So for the game, we now call.
Tune: Muppet Show
Songwriter: Blue 1985
It’s time to stop your talking, settle down and do not shout
Jane’s making an announcement, what will it be about?
Will it be dangling earrings? Or shoes without the socks?
Make sure at every meal to always wear your docks
She’s always there to listen, whenever we complain
The reason is so simple, because she is our Jane
As far as camp director, we think you’re number one
So Jane to you we say, thanks for all the fun. Thanks Jane!
Jane’s making an announcement, what will it be about?
Will it be dangling earrings? Or shoes without the socks?
Make sure at every meal to always wear your docks
She’s always there to listen, whenever we complain
The reason is so simple, because she is our Jane
As far as camp director, we think you’re number one
So Jane to you we say, thanks for all the fun. Thanks Jane!
Songwriter: Gray 1992
It’s time to say goodnight, da doo da doo da doo
You’re turning out the light, da doo da doo da doo
You crawl between the sheets, da doo da doo da doo
But you know you ain’t goin’ to sleep.
We’ll crawl into your head, da doo da doo da doo
Everytime you go to bed, da doo da doo da doo
You may even cry and scream, da doo da doo da doo
But you can’t get us out of your dream.
We’re your nightmare, fall asleep if you dare
Late at night when you’re sleeping then the gray team comes a creeping around
You wake up in a sweat, your bed is soaking wet
You see the gray team all around your head, BOO!
You try to shut them out, these ghosts are all about
It won’t do you any good to shout
In the morning you awake, da doo da doo da doo
Your hand begins to shake, da doo da doo da doo
But you know tomorrow night, da doo da doo da doo
We’ll return to give you a fright
We’re your nightmare, fall asleep if you dare
You can run, you can hide, but the blue team won’t survive the night
And you thought the boogie man was bad!
You’re turning out the light, da doo da doo da doo
You crawl between the sheets, da doo da doo da doo
But you know you ain’t goin’ to sleep.
We’ll crawl into your head, da doo da doo da doo
Everytime you go to bed, da doo da doo da doo
You may even cry and scream, da doo da doo da doo
But you can’t get us out of your dream.
We’re your nightmare, fall asleep if you dare
Late at night when you’re sleeping then the gray team comes a creeping around
You wake up in a sweat, your bed is soaking wet
You see the gray team all around your head, BOO!
You try to shut them out, these ghosts are all about
It won’t do you any good to shout
In the morning you awake, da doo da doo da doo
Your hand begins to shake, da doo da doo da doo
But you know tomorrow night, da doo da doo da doo
We’ll return to give you a fright
We’re your nightmare, fall asleep if you dare
You can run, you can hide, but the blue team won’t survive the night
And you thought the boogie man was bad!
Tune: Happiness Is
It's Wednesday
And the week is done for inspection
You must know who's won
We've been cleaning
And we need a treat
So please tell us, were we neat?
Straighten your shelves, sweep the floor
Tidy your bed a little bit more
Pick up the sponge, finish your chore
This week's winners, that's what we are for.
And the week is done for inspection
You must know who's won
We've been cleaning
And we need a treat
So please tell us, were we neat?
Straighten your shelves, sweep the floor
Tidy your bed a little bit more
Pick up the sponge, finish your chore
This week's winners, that's what we are for.
Tune: Morning Glow
Junior one, I’m so scared, Mom and Dad, it’s so unfair
I know you love me, but don’t you care
That I am so unsure, without you I’m insecure
Lo-Mid year, coming soon, the days are passing, it’s almost June
The bus arrives at Logan by noon
And I can’t wait to go, but Mom and Dad I’ll miss you so
CHORUS:
Through friends I’ve grown, in ways I’ve never known
Camp has helped me to become my own
Summers here, go so fast, Hi-Mid, Lo-Inter, they’ve all passed
Now I wish that camp would last
Mom and Dad you always knew, I’m glad I left it up to you
Hi-Inters, next in line, the friends I’ve made I know are mine
This will be my year to shine
Since I’ve learned to be myself, with the help of someone else
CHORUS
Here at camp once again, back with all my summer friends
Mom and Dad do you remember when I was filled with fear
Now it’s my Sub-Senior year
Senior year, please go slow, where did that Junior go?
Now I realize it hurts to grow
My summers here are through, Tapawingo I’ll miss you.
I know you love me, but don’t you care
That I am so unsure, without you I’m insecure
Lo-Mid year, coming soon, the days are passing, it’s almost June
The bus arrives at Logan by noon
And I can’t wait to go, but Mom and Dad I’ll miss you so
CHORUS:
Through friends I’ve grown, in ways I’ve never known
Camp has helped me to become my own
Summers here, go so fast, Hi-Mid, Lo-Inter, they’ve all passed
Now I wish that camp would last
Mom and Dad you always knew, I’m glad I left it up to you
Hi-Inters, next in line, the friends I’ve made I know are mine
This will be my year to shine
Since I’ve learned to be myself, with the help of someone else
CHORUS
Here at camp once again, back with all my summer friends
Mom and Dad do you remember when I was filled with fear
Now it’s my Sub-Senior year
Senior year, please go slow, where did that Junior go?
Now I realize it hurts to grow
My summers here are through, Tapawingo I’ll miss you.
Songwriter: Blue 2013: Emily Walsh (Captain), Lizzie Riska (Co-captain), Robyn Moss (Songleader)
Junior One, get ready for some fun
You've got a trip tomorrow and there's so much to be done
Hurry down. Gather all around
Grab a packing list and soon you'll be adventure bound
Make sure to remember
(Hat, fleece, bugspray)
Set your alarm
(Early breakfast)
Hop in the van
Ready for the day
Your trip will be super its safe to say
Head to the trip room
No time to waste
Can we get ice cream?
You've got a trip tomorrow and there's so much to be done
Hurry down. Gather all around
Grab a packing list and soon you'll be adventure bound
Make sure to remember
(Hat, fleece, bugspray)
Set your alarm
(Early breakfast)
Hop in the van
Ready for the day
Your trip will be super its safe to say
Head to the trip room
No time to waste
Can we get ice cream?
Tune: Pour Some Sugar On Me
Knock you out, knock you down
Here to stay, gray, gray (LISTEN)
Run ‘em round, cut ‘em down, beat ‘em down low
You’ll never know what hit you gray is on the go
We’ll ask you once so listen ‘cause we never ask twice
Little miss gray team, uh uh, not so nice (so nice) not so nice
You’re gonna fuss a little, cuss a little think you won the fight
Blues you got it wrong, gray victory’s in sight
Watch out blue, comin’ through, out of our way
Listen to our battle cry and what we’ve got to say
CHORUS:
Gray team will knock you out, yeah you’re on the floor
Gray team will knock you out, can you handle more
Gray team will knock you out, and here’s the door
We’re tough, big and mean, try to fight this gray machine
You can run but there’s no escape, this gray team will (clap) dominate
‘Cause we’re tough (tough) so tough, big and mean
Try to fight (fight) We’ll fight and beat blue team
Once more!
CHORUS
(Slam!)
Here to stay, gray, gray (LISTEN)
Run ‘em round, cut ‘em down, beat ‘em down low
You’ll never know what hit you gray is on the go
We’ll ask you once so listen ‘cause we never ask twice
Little miss gray team, uh uh, not so nice (so nice) not so nice
You’re gonna fuss a little, cuss a little think you won the fight
Blues you got it wrong, gray victory’s in sight
Watch out blue, comin’ through, out of our way
Listen to our battle cry and what we’ve got to say
CHORUS:
Gray team will knock you out, yeah you’re on the floor
Gray team will knock you out, can you handle more
Gray team will knock you out, and here’s the door
We’re tough, big and mean, try to fight this gray machine
You can run but there’s no escape, this gray team will (clap) dominate
‘Cause we’re tough (tough) so tough, big and mean
Try to fight (fight) We’ll fight and beat blue team
Once more!
CHORUS
(Slam!)
Tune: The Glory of Love
Songwriter: Blue 1969
Learning to live together, help one another
The joy of meeting and reaching each other
Treasures of our lives, here at Tapawingo
Though time so quickly passes by, our hearts will still be here
Camp memories, they never die, but strengthen every year
The home of lasting friendships, peaceful surroundings
Happiness and spirit abounding
Treasures of our lives, here at Tapawingo
The joy of meeting and reaching each other
Treasures of our lives, here at Tapawingo
Though time so quickly passes by, our hearts will still be here
Camp memories, they never die, but strengthen every year
The home of lasting friendships, peaceful surroundings
Happiness and spirit abounding
Treasures of our lives, here at Tapawingo
Tune: Closer to Fine (Indigo Girls)
Songwriter: Blue 2010: Sara Lessans (Captain), Blaine Dinkin (Co-captain), Elana Leifer (Songleader)
Verse 1:
Let me try to tell you something about my life
maybe give you insight into how i grew
its hard to find the words to describe
these treasured times i'd like to confide
my days of gray and blue
Verse 2:
Well the stars went on for miles it was sensational
and the whisper of the pines sang to my ears
i wrap that love around me like a blanket
the sisterhood so strong, nothing could break it
oh how this brings me back
Bridge:
I sang from the soul
You laughed from the heart
I grew to be the person
I've known from the start
Chorus:
And the more i move away from my younger years, the more Tapawingo means to me
And the more i move away from my younger years (Leave out nothing tell)
Tell me everything
Verse 3:
Now as your starting to understand me more
i hope you see me clearer than before
my days at Tapawingo still define me
and i'm thankful for who i've come to be
Bridge:
Although memories will never die, tears still fill my eyes
Those songs nararrated my days, oh how they'll never fade
away
Chorus:
And the more i move away from my younger years, the more Tapawingo means to me
And the more i move away from my younger years (Leave out nothing tell)
(PAUSE)
Tell me everything
Let me try to tell you something about my life
maybe give you insight into how i grew
its hard to find the words to describe
these treasured times i'd like to confide
my days of gray and blue
Verse 2:
Well the stars went on for miles it was sensational
and the whisper of the pines sang to my ears
i wrap that love around me like a blanket
the sisterhood so strong, nothing could break it
oh how this brings me back
Bridge:
I sang from the soul
You laughed from the heart
I grew to be the person
I've known from the start
Chorus:
And the more i move away from my younger years, the more Tapawingo means to me
And the more i move away from my younger years (Leave out nothing tell)
Tell me everything
Verse 3:
Now as your starting to understand me more
i hope you see me clearer than before
my days at Tapawingo still define me
and i'm thankful for who i've come to be
Bridge:
Although memories will never die, tears still fill my eyes
Those songs nararrated my days, oh how they'll never fade
away
Chorus:
And the more i move away from my younger years, the more Tapawingo means to me
And the more i move away from my younger years (Leave out nothing tell)
(PAUSE)
Tell me everything
Tune: Centerfold
Let’s hear the blue team shout, we’ll conquer gray and there is no doubt (C’mon!)
Let’s hear the blue team shout, we’ll conquer gray and there is no doubt
Here we come, grays stop and stare, they’re shakin’ in their shoes
With every blue team victory, they know they’re gonna lose
Feel our power, watch us rock, we’ll drive the grays insane
Just thinking ‘bout the the blue team will always cause gray pain
We’re out to gain supremacy, gray team you can’t deny it
Every time we’re in control, oh yeah, you know we’re on a roll
With teamwork true, they’ll hear us cheer the mighty blue
The grays won’t have a clue, they’ll only wish they knew uh huh
The blues are bold, so watch out gray we’ll knock you cold
Let’s hear the blue team shout, we’ll conquer gray and there is no doubt (1,2,3,4)
With teamwork true, you’ll hear us cheer the mighty blue
The grays won’t have a clue, they’ll only wish they knew uh huh
The blues are bold, so watch out gray we’ll knock you cold
(Let’s hear the blue team shout, we’ll conquer gray and there is no doubt x3)
Let’s hear the blue team shout, we’ll conquer gray and there is no doubt
Let’s hear the blue team shout, we’ll conquer gray and there is no doubt
Here we come, grays stop and stare, they’re shakin’ in their shoes
With every blue team victory, they know they’re gonna lose
Feel our power, watch us rock, we’ll drive the grays insane
Just thinking ‘bout the the blue team will always cause gray pain
We’re out to gain supremacy, gray team you can’t deny it
Every time we’re in control, oh yeah, you know we’re on a roll
With teamwork true, they’ll hear us cheer the mighty blue
The grays won’t have a clue, they’ll only wish they knew uh huh
The blues are bold, so watch out gray we’ll knock you cold
Let’s hear the blue team shout, we’ll conquer gray and there is no doubt (1,2,3,4)
With teamwork true, you’ll hear us cheer the mighty blue
The grays won’t have a clue, they’ll only wish they knew uh huh
The blues are bold, so watch out gray we’ll knock you cold
(Let’s hear the blue team shout, we’ll conquer gray and there is no doubt x3)
Let’s hear the blue team shout, we’ll conquer gray and there is no doubt
Tune: Renegade by Styx
Songwriter: Gray 2011: Lily Epstein (Captain), Emma Toner (Co-captain), Hayley Greason (Songleader)
light fading it's the start of our game
we've been planning for so long
our team has put an end to your runnin'
and your fear is comin' strong
(don't worry we will give you a head start,
do you think that is so wrong?)
come on it will be fun for you blue team
so you'd better play along
1, 2, 3, GO!
Chorus:
it's hide and seek
your fate is bleak
blue, we're gonna find you
we'll count to three
just wait and see
but don't look behind you
it's no trouble for the gray
blue will never get away
in this child's game
you're sweating, breathing hard,
heart is pounding 'cause you (know gray never fails)
poor blue team could you please pose a challenge
'cause we're real hot on your (trail)
it's hide and seek
your fate is bleak
blue, we're gonna find you
you will get caught,
ready or not
HERE WE COME!
we've been planning for so long
our team has put an end to your runnin'
and your fear is comin' strong
(don't worry we will give you a head start,
do you think that is so wrong?)
come on it will be fun for you blue team
so you'd better play along
1, 2, 3, GO!
Chorus:
it's hide and seek
your fate is bleak
blue, we're gonna find you
we'll count to three
just wait and see
but don't look behind you
it's no trouble for the gray
blue will never get away
in this child's game
you're sweating, breathing hard,
heart is pounding 'cause you (know gray never fails)
poor blue team could you please pose a challenge
'cause we're real hot on your (trail)
it's hide and seek
your fate is bleak
blue, we're gonna find you
you will get caught,
ready or not
HERE WE COME!
Tune: Great Balls of Fire
Light the match and burn the wick, blues you better stand back mighty quick
Our cannonball, will make you fall, gray team’s blasting out of control
You can run, but you cannot hide, gray’s exploding from all sides
Blues make way, we’re here to stay, gray team’s blasting outta control
We’re coming through, to conquer blue, ain’t no way to beat the gray, gray, gray, gray
The battle’s over, the grays have won, our wick still burns as bright as the sun
Blues will flee our victory, gray team’s blasting out of control
BOOM!
Our cannonball, will make you fall, gray team’s blasting out of control
You can run, but you cannot hide, gray’s exploding from all sides
Blues make way, we’re here to stay, gray team’s blasting outta control
We’re coming through, to conquer blue, ain’t no way to beat the gray, gray, gray, gray
The battle’s over, the grays have won, our wick still burns as bright as the sun
Blues will flee our victory, gray team’s blasting out of control
BOOM!
Tune: What's The Matter With Kids Today from "Bye Bye Birdie"
Lights, camera, action, lets begin
Places, check the scenery, costumes fit
Our miniature Broadway theater, directed by drama staff
Tap curtain here goes the big show tonight
Places, check the scenery, costumes fit
Our miniature Broadway theater, directed by drama staff
Tap curtain here goes the big show tonight
Tune: Coca Cola Commercial (Joey Diggs)
Listen up blue and tune in gray, team meetings have been called so get on your way
Will it be gum or about team spirit, hurry up and sit down so we can all hear it
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo team meetings
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
What are the counselors doing in there, are they writing home that we don’t brush our hair
Lost and found, sportsmanship learning new songs, smile and get ready it won’t take that long
Will it be gum or about team spirit, hurry up and sit down so we can all hear it
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo team meetings
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
What are the counselors doing in there, are they writing home that we don’t brush our hair
Lost and found, sportsmanship learning new songs, smile and get ready it won’t take that long
Tune: Mony, Mony
Listen up blues and heed the warning, hey, it’s getting gray
A hurricane’s brewin' now the grays are storming, blues, make way
Winds get stronger as the thunder grows louder, gray, will change the day
Trees are thrashin', waves are crashin', shudders bashin', blues start dashin'
‘Cause gray storm is here
Buildings shakin’ (beware) windows breakin’ (beware)
Blues are quaking (feel the power)
Catch your breath, the eye is here (eye is here)
Skies are blue, so have no fear (have no fear)
It appears the coast is clear (coast is clear)
It’s g-r-a-y, g-r-a-y, gray
Hurricane’s back, gray clouds will hover, gray, will cease the day
Blues shake with terror as they run for cover, blues, are blown away
Once your in its path, there’s no escapin, gray, is here to stay
A hurricane’s brewin' now the grays are storming, blues, make way
Winds get stronger as the thunder grows louder, gray, will change the day
Trees are thrashin', waves are crashin', shudders bashin', blues start dashin'
‘Cause gray storm is here
Buildings shakin’ (beware) windows breakin’ (beware)
Blues are quaking (feel the power)
Catch your breath, the eye is here (eye is here)
Skies are blue, so have no fear (have no fear)
It appears the coast is clear (coast is clear)
It’s g-r-a-y, g-r-a-y, gray
Hurricane’s back, gray clouds will hover, gray, will cease the day
Blues shake with terror as they run for cover, blues, are blown away
Once your in its path, there’s no escapin, gray, is here to stay
Look all around you, what do you see?
Nature’s beauty set for you and me
Molded by pine trees, covered by skies
From the lakes and to the hills
And here’s the reason why
If you do add a few campers, spirit so true
Our leader, Jane, the teams of gray and blue
Then you will see why every year
We come from far and near
Singing Tap here is to you.
Nature’s beauty set for you and me
Molded by pine trees, covered by skies
From the lakes and to the hills
And here’s the reason why
If you do add a few campers, spirit so true
Our leader, Jane, the teams of gray and blue
Then you will see why every year
We come from far and near
Singing Tap here is to you.
Tune: It’s Still Rock n’ Roll to Me
Look around you at the different faces, they were not here yesterday.
Am I sitting at the sister table, were we born in the month of May?
Do you think that table hoppin’ is allowed?
We’ll play lots of games, and have fun with this crowd
Cool counselors! Great Friends!
This table change just never ends
No play I’d rather be, but here.
YOU CLEAR!
Am I sitting at the sister table, were we born in the month of May?
Do you think that table hoppin’ is allowed?
We’ll play lots of games, and have fun with this crowd
Cool counselors! Great Friends!
This table change just never ends
No play I’d rather be, but here.
YOU CLEAR!
Tune: Everything's Coming Up Roses
Look at us
We're the blues
Grays triumphant appeal we refuse
We will fight
Day and night
With our power and spirit behind us
Always winning
You can't stop us just try.
Blues are grinning
Gray team it's your turn to cry
We will rein
As we gain
Roaring confidence never will wane.
Shatter all
Watch them fall
As we make grays regress
You will see blues storm onto success.
We're the blues
Grays triumphant appeal we refuse
We will fight
Day and night
With our power and spirit behind us
Always winning
You can't stop us just try.
Blues are grinning
Gray team it's your turn to cry
We will rein
As we gain
Roaring confidence never will wane.
Shatter all
Watch them fall
As we make grays regress
You will see blues storm onto success.
Tune: I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy
Look out blue team, we’re ignited, prepare to hear a sonic boom
See the sparks as they are shining bright, surrender for your team is doomed
Stand up and cheer we are exploding, we march onto victory
Gray team voices ever roaring, as our teammates ever soaring
Blue team beware, we’re on our way, watch us cruise, lit the fuse, see the blues—running
Now clear the field, as we forge onward, fear will light the blue team’s eyes
See the gray team always grinning, as we keep the blue team spinning
Watch out the grays prepare to fight, dynamite!
See the sparks as they are shining bright, surrender for your team is doomed
Stand up and cheer we are exploding, we march onto victory
Gray team voices ever roaring, as our teammates ever soaring
Blue team beware, we’re on our way, watch us cruise, lit the fuse, see the blues—running
Now clear the field, as we forge onward, fear will light the blue team’s eyes
See the gray team always grinning, as we keep the blue team spinning
Watch out the grays prepare to fight, dynamite!
Tune: Eight Is Enough
Songwriter: Gray 1981: Michelle Goldman (Captain), Wendy Rosenberg (Co-captain)
Look through my window to see life start anew
My flower has begun to open at last
The rain glistens bright on her petals
And gives her room to breathe
Caring for her, hoping she will stay in bloom.
Camp Tapawingo's brought me close to her
She's growing more and more every day
Reaching out to share with me, still we change in many ways
I've learned through all the warmth and love we've known
At days end the blossom closes to rest
Let her colors still remain in my mind
I know that tomorrow we'll be together once again
I'll never forget, the flower is my friend.
My flower has begun to open at last
The rain glistens bright on her petals
And gives her room to breathe
Caring for her, hoping she will stay in bloom.
Camp Tapawingo's brought me close to her
She's growing more and more every day
Reaching out to share with me, still we change in many ways
I've learned through all the warmth and love we've known
At days end the blossom closes to rest
Let her colors still remain in my mind
I know that tomorrow we'll be together once again
I'll never forget, the flower is my friend.
Tune: The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Songwriter: Blue 1982
Looking at old photographs of camp.
Searching for faces of friends,
And wondering exactly how long it’s been,
Since the time that we spent together.
The friendships, the laughter,
The love that we treasure.
Near and far we came to share together,
The memories that we have will last forever,
Pictures renew dreams of the past.
Remembering when I first arrived at Tap.
The beauty that surrounded me,
Where the warmth was at camp,
Now I long to be.
Through the living and learning I now know,
More spirit and love than the pictures could ever show.
Though the pictures fade,
My memories linger.
Though years have quickly flown,
I long to be there.
There’s no place like Tapawingo,
My heart will always be at Tap.
Searching for faces of friends,
And wondering exactly how long it’s been,
Since the time that we spent together.
The friendships, the laughter,
The love that we treasure.
Near and far we came to share together,
The memories that we have will last forever,
Pictures renew dreams of the past.
Remembering when I first arrived at Tap.
The beauty that surrounded me,
Where the warmth was at camp,
Now I long to be.
Through the living and learning I now know,
More spirit and love than the pictures could ever show.
Though the pictures fade,
My memories linger.
Though years have quickly flown,
I long to be there.
There’s no place like Tapawingo,
My heart will always be at Tap.
Tune: The Dance (Garth Brooks)
Songwriter: Gray 2002: Jamie Webber (Captain), CJ Himmelrich (Co-captain), Steph Goldman (Songleader)
Looking back on the memories
The times we’ve shared in a place we’ve loved
Through the friendships, both the gray and blue,
How could we have known, how soon we’d say goodbye
CHORUS:
Through camp, I’m glad I came to know
Who I was meant to be and how it helped me grow
And now, it’s all become the past, these memories will last
And I wouldn’t change a thing
Though our lives, follow different paths
We’ll still be found within the heart of Tap
CHORUS
And we wouldn’t change a thing
The times we’ve shared in a place we’ve loved
Through the friendships, both the gray and blue,
How could we have known, how soon we’d say goodbye
CHORUS:
Through camp, I’m glad I came to know
Who I was meant to be and how it helped me grow
And now, it’s all become the past, these memories will last
And I wouldn’t change a thing
Though our lives, follow different paths
We’ll still be found within the heart of Tap
CHORUS
And we wouldn’t change a thing
Tune: The Brady Bunch Theme Song
Looks like we have found a winner, to the contest held on ______ night
Evening activity at its best, we were all impressed
Will our prize be standing first in line at cookout, or maybe we've won something else
Thanks to everyone who put it all together, it was out of sight
Evening activity at its best, we were all impressed
Will our prize be standing first in line at cookout, or maybe we've won something else
Thanks to everyone who put it all together, it was out of sight
Tune: Mamma Mia
Songwriter: Blue 2015
LT just called my name, what have I done wrong
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
Was I late for lights out, or did I chew gum
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
What do they know
Did they find my phone
Somebody told, that misguided prank that we pulled
Thought we had all the counselors fooled
I’m so sorry for the things we did
Please take mercy now, we’re just kids
Woah
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
Was I late for lights out, or did I chew gum
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
What do they know
Did they find my phone
Somebody told, that misguided prank that we pulled
Thought we had all the counselors fooled
I’m so sorry for the things we did
Please take mercy now, we’re just kids
Woah
Tune: Sunshine Day
______ made the announcement today, it’s time for a schedule change (go get in line)
Plan out your day, don’t get in a bind, run to the counselor and get it signed
Activities are filling, make a change, everybody’s racing, rearrange,
Don’t forget to print out your name, it’s a schedule change
Last call for waterski!
Plan out your day, don’t get in a bind, run to the counselor and get it signed
Activities are filling, make a change, everybody’s racing, rearrange,
Don’t forget to print out your name, it’s a schedule change
Last call for waterski!
Tune: This is My Country
Songwriter: Gray 1960
Make way -- Gray's coming
Onward to fight!
For a Gray vict'ry
Teammates unite!
Defeat for our opponent --
Supremacy today
So Blue Team
Here's warning --
Triumphant -- the Gray!
Onward to fight!
For a Gray vict'ry
Teammates unite!
Defeat for our opponent --
Supremacy today
So Blue Team
Here's warning --
Triumphant -- the Gray!
Marching on to victory
Hear our battle cry
Grays will fall beneath our strength
While we pass them by
GO BLUE TEAM
Together we will conquer
Spirit ever high
Triumph as our final goal
The blues will fight forever more.
Hear our battle cry
Grays will fall beneath our strength
While we pass them by
GO BLUE TEAM
Together we will conquer
Spirit ever high
Triumph as our final goal
The blues will fight forever more.
Tune: Crash and Burn (Savage Garden)
Songwriter: Gray 2008: Ricki Spak (Captain), Rachel Fayne (Co-captain), Michelle Unger (Songleader)
memories of home fill my mind
and a familiar world's not what i find
give me a moment please
to take this chance to shine
through blue and the gray
these melodies will guide the way
for girls when i am gone
tapawingo i'll pass them on
when i look to tap i see
the independent side of me
chorus:
summer comes and summer goes
and each year we're sure to grow
lift me up so i can face this life all on my own
our minds expand our souls collide
in these girls i can confide
my camp sisters share this special bond;
to tap we're tied
bridge:
the lessons i've learned will remain
and i hope for you the same
(the same)
chorus
and a familiar world's not what i find
give me a moment please
to take this chance to shine
through blue and the gray
these melodies will guide the way
for girls when i am gone
tapawingo i'll pass them on
when i look to tap i see
the independent side of me
chorus:
summer comes and summer goes
and each year we're sure to grow
lift me up so i can face this life all on my own
our minds expand our souls collide
in these girls i can confide
my camp sisters share this special bond;
to tap we're tied
bridge:
the lessons i've learned will remain
and i hope for you the same
(the same)
chorus
Tune: Sabbath Prayer (Fiddler on the Roof)
Songwriter: Blue 1973: Mona Lubin, Tracey Greenwald
Memories of my past years are special
Times that mean so very much to me
Arriving at a place, I've never seen before
And not knowing what to expect (at Tapawingo my new home)
My new camp friends
Have helped me so much (to learn the meaning of traditions at Tap)
Sharing my love with everyone there (life at Tapawingo has just started for me)
As I return to camp each summer
My feelings grow within me deep and strong
I appreciated all
That camp had offered me
But I felt that there was more to Tap (a place that's now a part of me)
Reuniting our friendships so true (the friends we made here last the whole year through)
Growing up and maturing with time (understanding how to live with others at Tap)
Now my camping days are over
I sit and think how much they meant to me
I realize I have gained
What I've been searching for
I hope others do the same at Tap.
Times that mean so very much to me
Arriving at a place, I've never seen before
And not knowing what to expect (at Tapawingo my new home)
My new camp friends
Have helped me so much (to learn the meaning of traditions at Tap)
Sharing my love with everyone there (life at Tapawingo has just started for me)
As I return to camp each summer
My feelings grow within me deep and strong
I appreciated all
That camp had offered me
But I felt that there was more to Tap (a place that's now a part of me)
Reuniting our friendships so true (the friends we made here last the whole year through)
Growing up and maturing with time (understanding how to live with others at Tap)
Now my camping days are over
I sit and think how much they meant to me
I realize I have gained
What I've been searching for
I hope others do the same at Tap.
Songwriter: Red Team: Michelle Kelly
As we turn another page
In the calendar of time
The weeks are just a blur now and they seem so far behind
Things aren't always easy
Familiar faces gone
No one there to soothe you when the pain has stayed too long
We know its hard believing that we understand your pain
We were once as young and scared and those feelings still remain.
Thank you for your youth and the bonds of love you've sealed
Thank you for showing us your innocence we don't reveal
The final days we have found us
Another page is torn
Through the winter months we have memories to keep us warm
We know its hard believing that we understand your pain
We were once as young and scared and those feelings still remain.
We know its hard believing that we understand your pain
We were once as young and scared and those feelings still remain.
In the calendar of time
The weeks are just a blur now and they seem so far behind
Things aren't always easy
Familiar faces gone
No one there to soothe you when the pain has stayed too long
We know its hard believing that we understand your pain
We were once as young and scared and those feelings still remain.
Thank you for your youth and the bonds of love you've sealed
Thank you for showing us your innocence we don't reveal
The final days we have found us
Another page is torn
Through the winter months we have memories to keep us warm
We know its hard believing that we understand your pain
We were once as young and scared and those feelings still remain.
We know its hard believing that we understand your pain
We were once as young and scared and those feelings still remain.
M-I-double D-L
E-R-S spells Middlers, Middlers
We are the very best campers, campers
We have all the pep, pep
M-I-double D-L-E-R-S spells us!
E-R-S spells Middlers, Middlers
We are the very best campers, campers
We have all the pep, pep
M-I-double D-L-E-R-S spells us!
Mm I wanna linger, mm a little longer
Mm a little longer here with you, mm
It's such a perfect night, mm it doesn’t seem so right
Mm that it should be my last with you, mm
Come September, mm I will remember,
Mm the happy days I spent with you, mm
And as the years go by, mm I’ll think of you and sigh
Mm and it’s so long and not goodbye mm
Mm a little longer here with you, mm
It's such a perfect night, mm it doesn’t seem so right
Mm that it should be my last with you, mm
Come September, mm I will remember,
Mm the happy days I spent with you, mm
And as the years go by, mm I’ll think of you and sigh
Mm and it’s so long and not goodbye mm
Tune: Perfect Day by Hoku
Songwriter: Blue 2011: Izzi Mason (Captain), Rachel Levine (Co-captain), Josie Olschansky (Songleader)
Moe says
We're swimming the lake again
Just like Shirley did
On the 2nd of July
Come on down
Try not to be late
Don't make waterfront wait
Jump right in.
On this summer day
Today is Grandma Shirley's birthday
Jane walks down
To beat the record time
On this summer day
(It's Shirley's swim)
We're swimming the lake again
Just like Shirley did
On the 2nd of July
Come on down
Try not to be late
Don't make waterfront wait
Jump right in.
On this summer day
Today is Grandma Shirley's birthday
Jane walks down
To beat the record time
On this summer day
(It's Shirley's swim)
Tune: Baby, Don't You Break My Heart Slow (Vonda Shepard)
Songwriter: Gray 2000: CJ Yanofsky (Captain), Becca Stein (Co-captain), Jess Stoller (Songleader)
My footsteps echoed after me, after the call, you cried out to me
The comfort you provided me, kept me warm when I was lonely
Need you there (knowing you’re there beside me)
At my side (to share these moments with me)
Here, at Tapawingo, I wish these days would last forever
But even when I’m gone, you’ll still remain
Camp has taught us how, traditions stayed the same
When summer blooms anew, I’ll stay inside of you
My love for Tap will never die away
June arrived and with it came warm weather
I wait at home still thinking we’re together
But no, our days can’t last forever
And even though I’m gone, you still remain
Camp has taught us how, traditions stayed the same
As summer blooms anew, I’m still inside of you
My love for Tap will never die away
Our love for Tap will never die away
The comfort you provided me, kept me warm when I was lonely
Need you there (knowing you’re there beside me)
At my side (to share these moments with me)
Here, at Tapawingo, I wish these days would last forever
But even when I’m gone, you’ll still remain
Camp has taught us how, traditions stayed the same
When summer blooms anew, I’ll stay inside of you
My love for Tap will never die away
June arrived and with it came warm weather
I wait at home still thinking we’re together
But no, our days can’t last forever
And even though I’m gone, you still remain
Camp has taught us how, traditions stayed the same
As summer blooms anew, I’m still inside of you
My love for Tap will never die away
Our love for Tap will never die away
Tune: Double Mint Gum
Songwriter: Gray 1991
No radios or papers around, I wanna know what’s going on in my hometown
I gotta find out fast if my baseball team’s in last, and Jane just called a Sunday news talk
What’s going on around the earth, what are my eleven shares of stock now worth
Oh, extra, extra hear all about it, Sunday news, don’t you snooze, there is no time to lose
Sunday news, Sunday news (clap) talk
I gotta find out fast if my baseball team’s in last, and Jane just called a Sunday news talk
What’s going on around the earth, what are my eleven shares of stock now worth
Oh, extra, extra hear all about it, Sunday news, don’t you snooze, there is no time to lose
Sunday news, Sunday news (clap) talk
Tune: Rockin' Robin
Songwriter: Blue 1992
Nothing to do at rec today
A lake swim's been called, so get on your way.
Set a new record or just have fun
Make it to the rock, and you're half way done.
Do the lake swim
Butter, back, breast, free
Do the lake swim
Butter, back, breast, free
Come to the waterfront, see how much fun it will be.
A lake swim's been called, so get on your way.
Set a new record or just have fun
Make it to the rock, and you're half way done.
Do the lake swim
Butter, back, breast, free
Do the lake swim
Butter, back, breast, free
Come to the waterfront, see how much fun it will be.
Tune: Camelot (Julie Andrews)
Songwriter: Blue 1971: Kathi Fadem (Captain), Jenny Diamond (Co-captain)
Now my summer here is almost over,
Soon my mind will lie in the past,
It seems like yesterday my heart was joyful,
Wishing I were there, Tapawingo, place of joy.
Every spring I sit and dream of friendships,
Golden treasures to be held.
A feeling warm and tender glows within me,
Wishing I were there, Tapawingo, place of joy.
Gently swaying pines of green,
With the sky of blue above,
Sunshine, laughter,
Knowing the love abound,
Smiling faces all around.
Through teams of Blue and Gray, we are united,
To strengthen bonds of Tapawingo's love.
Traditions held to keep our spirits glowing,
Wishing I were there, Tapawingo, place of joy.
Now the winter snow falls softly,
I recall the times I have spent,
I sit and reminisce,
My thoughts remain with you,
Memories of days gone by,
I'll return to you. (Tapawingo)
Soon my mind will lie in the past,
It seems like yesterday my heart was joyful,
Wishing I were there, Tapawingo, place of joy.
Every spring I sit and dream of friendships,
Golden treasures to be held.
A feeling warm and tender glows within me,
Wishing I were there, Tapawingo, place of joy.
Gently swaying pines of green,
With the sky of blue above,
Sunshine, laughter,
Knowing the love abound,
Smiling faces all around.
Through teams of Blue and Gray, we are united,
To strengthen bonds of Tapawingo's love.
Traditions held to keep our spirits glowing,
Wishing I were there, Tapawingo, place of joy.
Now the winter snow falls softly,
I recall the times I have spent,
I sit and reminisce,
My thoughts remain with you,
Memories of days gone by,
I'll return to you. (Tapawingo)
Now the day is over. Night is drawing nigh.
Shadows of the evening steal across the sky.
Father give the weary calm and sweet repose.
With thy tenderous blessing, may thine eyelids close.
Now the day is over. Night is drawing nigh.
Shadows of the evening steal across the sky
[Sung after services]
Shadows of the evening steal across the sky.
Father give the weary calm and sweet repose.
With thy tenderous blessing, may thine eyelids close.
Now the day is over. Night is drawing nigh.
Shadows of the evening steal across the sky
[Sung after services]
Tune: Moulin Rouge (Edith Piaf)
Oh all winter long
I dreamed of last summer
My heart is still there
At Tapawingo.
Remember Keyes Pond
The pine trees surrounding
The hills and the sky
Their beauty I know
I remember the campfires bright
Where teams of gray and blue unite
Friends who grow closer day by day
Who share in moments sad and gay
These memories always live Tapawingo
A camp that I love
Yes I'll come back to you.
I dreamed of last summer
My heart is still there
At Tapawingo.
Remember Keyes Pond
The pine trees surrounding
The hills and the sky
Their beauty I know
I remember the campfires bright
Where teams of gray and blue unite
Friends who grow closer day by day
Who share in moments sad and gay
These memories always live Tapawingo
A camp that I love
Yes I'll come back to you.
Oh counselors, counselors, you are great
With your ______ all you sure do rate
We miss you in the winter with our hearts so true
Oh counselors (clap) here’s to you
With your ______ all you sure do rate
We miss you in the winter with our hearts so true
Oh counselors (clap) here’s to you
Songwriter: Blue 2013
Oh no watch behind you
Or you will be victims of the blue
Lock up your pride now, we've been planning for so long
Glass shattered, hearts are pounding
Footsteps barely sounding
Gray teams it's our time so you better step aside
Welcoming the blue
Your victory is slipping away (ahhhhhh oooohhh)
It was already ours to take
Fearless we came to this day
Listen gray we're here to reclaim
Our throne, our status rising
Gray keeps, gray keeps on trying
Too bad we're done here, we've left blood, sweat, and tears
Finished with the gray
Your victory is slipping away
It was already ours to take
Fearless we came to this day
Listen gray, we're here to reclaim
YOU
Or you will be victims of the blue
Lock up your pride now, we've been planning for so long
Glass shattered, hearts are pounding
Footsteps barely sounding
Gray teams it's our time so you better step aside
Welcoming the blue
Your victory is slipping away (ahhhhhh oooohhh)
It was already ours to take
Fearless we came to this day
Listen gray we're here to reclaim
Our throne, our status rising
Gray keeps, gray keeps on trying
Too bad we're done here, we've left blood, sweat, and tears
Finished with the gray
Your victory is slipping away
It was already ours to take
Fearless we came to this day
Listen gray, we're here to reclaim
YOU
Tune: Honeybun
Oh sweet, what a treat, ______ makes our meals complete
Give a cheer his cooking can’t be beat.
Oh my full am I, one more helping I will try
______makes it that’s the reason why
Give a cheer his cooking can’t be beat.
Oh my full am I, one more helping I will try
______makes it that’s the reason why
Tune: Trouble/Hogan's Heroes
Tune: Trouble (Music Man)
Oh we’ve got teamwork, right here at Tapawingo
With a capital T, that rhymes with B
That stands for blue
Blue, blue, blue
Tune: Hogan's Heroes
Blue team striving for a victory, onto number one but always having fun
Beat those grays with all of our might
We’ll crash through with spirit,
Shocking them with zest,
Proving that we’re the best. BLUE!
Oh we’ve got teamwork, right here at Tapawingo
With a capital T, that rhymes with B
That stands for blue
Blue, blue, blue
Tune: Hogan's Heroes
Blue team striving for a victory, onto number one but always having fun
Beat those grays with all of our might
We’ll crash through with spirit,
Shocking them with zest,
Proving that we’re the best. BLUE!
Oh ______ please don’t call my name, don’t call my name
I didn’t write I’m so ashamed, my parents must be worried sick, but I lost my only bic.
I got the lead part in the play, (don’t call my name) my bunk went on a trip today
I broke my arm it’s in a cast; the dog ate my dinner pass
All of this is so untrue, (don’t call my name) and it’s unfair to lie to you
Here’s the reason number one, I’ve just been having too much fun
I didn’t write I’m so ashamed, my parents must be worried sick, but I lost my only bic.
I got the lead part in the play, (don’t call my name) my bunk went on a trip today
I broke my arm it’s in a cast; the dog ate my dinner pass
All of this is so untrue, (don’t call my name) and it’s unfair to lie to you
Here’s the reason number one, I’ve just been having too much fun
Tune: National Beer
Songwriter: Gray 1960
Oh it’s time to get your mail, hope the postman didn’t fail
To bring news from home in full detail
So be sure to get the tables spic and span,
Sit up and smile (clap, clap) then we’ll disband.
To bring news from home in full detail
So be sure to get the tables spic and span,
Sit up and smile (clap, clap) then we’ll disband.
Oh let's get comfortable quickly
The bell has sounded
Mr. Mike will give a speech today
Will it be about gum or big and little sisters or the NTWs we say.
Oh the pile of packages are getting way out of hand
And the noise is out of control (no more phone call)
So to keep our sewers flowing
And our minds and bodies growing
Lets get ready for speech number one.
The bell has sounded
Mr. Mike will give a speech today
Will it be about gum or big and little sisters or the NTWs we say.
Oh the pile of packages are getting way out of hand
And the noise is out of control (no more phone call)
So to keep our sewers flowing
And our minds and bodies growing
Lets get ready for speech number one.
Tune: It's a Little Tin Box/Consider yourself one of us (Oliver)
Oh the last time we met.
A schedule was set.
And we followed the morning through.
Now we're asking you once again just what do you intend
What's there for us to do?
Is it landsports competition hockey
Basketball?
Whatever it is, we're on call.
A schedule was set.
And we followed the morning through.
Now we're asking you once again just what do you intend
What's there for us to do?
Is it landsports competition hockey
Basketball?
Whatever it is, we're on call.
Ok dinner's over
Now it's time to sign up
Choose here tennis or swimming softball skiing
Please sign up
Make it quick
Check your trips
Riding and drama too
Let's dismiss our tables (clap)
And we'll be on our way (clap)
After we have signed up
We'll have a fun filled day.
Now it's time to sign up
Choose here tennis or swimming softball skiing
Please sign up
Make it quick
Check your trips
Riding and drama too
Let's dismiss our tables (clap)
And we'll be on our way (clap)
After we have signed up
We'll have a fun filled day.
Tune: The Magic School Bus Theme Song
Songwriter: Gray Team: Rose B. (c), Gabby J. (co), Jemima E. (song)
Oldest on the bunkline
Secret projects underway
(Shhhhh!)
They’re striking up the band now
And they just can’t wait to say
(Keep out!)
Piles on the clothesline
Glitter on the floor
Tatler, Blue/Gray, Holiday
And banquet paint galore
(Senior bunk is closing)
Senior bunk is closing
(Don’t peek!)
Secret projects underway
(Shhhhh!)
They’re striking up the band now
And they just can’t wait to say
(Keep out!)
Piles on the clothesline
Glitter on the floor
Tatler, Blue/Gray, Holiday
And banquet paint galore
(Senior bunk is closing)
Senior bunk is closing
(Don’t peek!)
Songwriter: Blue 2014: Jenna Katz (Captain), Paige Silverstein (Co-captain), Talia Petigrow (Songleader)
On her way
Wondering what to say
She ponders on friend's she'll make
As she sees her new home
Breath of air
Her first summer there
Smiles surrounding her
What will this journey hold?
Chorus:
Summer days they fly
Stars shooting cross the sky
Illuminates the memories of moments that pass by
The sun may fade away
But the bond will always stay
Tapawingo you fulfill my days
She feels at ease
Embedded with melodies
Flying down the hill
With her sister's at side
Stars so bright
Shining through the night
Makes her feel secure
With the love real and pure
She marvels at the time
She knows deep in her mind
Chorus
Tapawingo you fulfilled my days
Wondering what to say
She ponders on friend's she'll make
As she sees her new home
Breath of air
Her first summer there
Smiles surrounding her
What will this journey hold?
Chorus:
Summer days they fly
Stars shooting cross the sky
Illuminates the memories of moments that pass by
The sun may fade away
But the bond will always stay
Tapawingo you fulfill my days
She feels at ease
Embedded with melodies
Flying down the hill
With her sister's at side
Stars so bright
Shining through the night
Makes her feel secure
With the love real and pure
She marvels at the time
She knows deep in her mind
Chorus
Tapawingo you fulfilled my days
Tune: Early in the Morning (Vanity Fare)
Songwriter: Gray 1974: Debbie Auslander (Captain), Katie Meyers (Co-captain), Janice Kanter (Songleader)
On the carousel of time
Though we travel endlessly
Todays here slip away
Tomorrows fade
Each moment here is very special
Knowing that our time won’t last forever
Sharing all our hopes and dreams together
Living with a smile each day
Loving friends who help each other
Learning through the laughter and the sorrow
Grow to be a part of one another
Each girl, in her own small way
We know that our time has gone
Though the carousel spins on
Todays have slipped away
We must move on
Though we travel endlessly
Todays here slip away
Tomorrows fade
Each moment here is very special
Knowing that our time won’t last forever
Sharing all our hopes and dreams together
Living with a smile each day
Loving friends who help each other
Learning through the laughter and the sorrow
Grow to be a part of one another
Each girl, in her own small way
We know that our time has gone
Though the carousel spins on
Todays have slipped away
We must move on
Tune: Downtown
Songwriter: Blue 2014: Jenna Katz (Captain), Paige Silverstein (Co-captain), Talia Petigrow (Songleader)
Once every summer there's a night that we all line up to eat and enjoy
(Not beef)
Get excited cause we put on our bibs as we get ready to eat
(Not pork)
Make sure to tell Jane your choice
You can forget all your troubles
The towelettes are moist
And eat lobster
You'll find us cracking our
Lobster
My favorite crustacean, it's
Lobster
Dip it in butter it's good
(Not beef)
Get excited cause we put on our bibs as we get ready to eat
(Not pork)
Make sure to tell Jane your choice
You can forget all your troubles
The towelettes are moist
And eat lobster
You'll find us cracking our
Lobster
My favorite crustacean, it's
Lobster
Dip it in butter it's good
Tune: Light in Your Eyes
Songwriter: Blue 2004
One at a time, each girl makes her way through the door
Filled with excitement to relive times we’ve shared before
Your smiling face, it reminds me, how our friendship has grown through the years
It’s hard to grasp, what we’re facing, yet we know, our last summer’s near
CHORUS:
We’re together again, dreaming of Tap
Though our lives have brought change, camp brings us back
To the days of our youth that escaped us so fast
We’re together again, bonded by memories that last
We meet again after summers have passed without Tap
Proving that distance can never erase what we had
We feel at ease, with each other, reminiscing on bright summer days
We talk of songs and adventures, our hearts return to times of blue gray
CHORUS
I can’t explain how our hearts beat the same melody
It’s good to be
CHORUS
Filled with excitement to relive times we’ve shared before
Your smiling face, it reminds me, how our friendship has grown through the years
It’s hard to grasp, what we’re facing, yet we know, our last summer’s near
CHORUS:
We’re together again, dreaming of Tap
Though our lives have brought change, camp brings us back
To the days of our youth that escaped us so fast
We’re together again, bonded by memories that last
We meet again after summers have passed without Tap
Proving that distance can never erase what we had
We feel at ease, with each other, reminiscing on bright summer days
We talk of songs and adventures, our hearts return to times of blue gray
CHORUS
I can’t explain how our hearts beat the same melody
It’s good to be
CHORUS
Tune: Supermarket Flowers
Songwriter: GTL 2019
One circle we stand with our wishes
Silence becomes serenity
The pulse makes its journey from gray to blue
Each one embracing their turn
As years pass we find ourselves bound through wishes
Hands rekindling hearts
The strength of this moment looking in, is unimaginable to all
Soon comes the day we’ll be leaving this place (we called home)
Holding on to a world that’s our own
CHORUS:
Your hand is held in mine (in mine)
Stood by side, we reflect on our time (time)
And the power of the wish circle shows
Soon we all must let go, but after goodbye
(We know) Tapawingo will stay
Once again we are brought here hoping
For memories we’ve shared to last
And though summers pass and campers must go
Traditions forever remain
We feel comfort knowing these will come true (and that all)
This place gave to us will be given to you
CHORUS
Silence becomes serenity
The pulse makes its journey from gray to blue
Each one embracing their turn
As years pass we find ourselves bound through wishes
Hands rekindling hearts
The strength of this moment looking in, is unimaginable to all
Soon comes the day we’ll be leaving this place (we called home)
Holding on to a world that’s our own
CHORUS:
Your hand is held in mine (in mine)
Stood by side, we reflect on our time (time)
And the power of the wish circle shows
Soon we all must let go, but after goodbye
(We know) Tapawingo will stay
Once again we are brought here hoping
For memories we’ve shared to last
And though summers pass and campers must go
Traditions forever remain
We feel comfort knowing these will come true (and that all)
This place gave to us will be given to you
CHORUS
Tune: Notre Dame Fight Song
Onward to conquer
Gray team unites
Standing together
We'll win the fight
As we surge across the field
Grays has the team that never will yield
We have the spirit to conquer all
Under our strength the blue team will fall
victory will come our way
For we are the mighty gray.
Gray team unites
Standing together
We'll win the fight
As we surge across the field
Grays has the team that never will yield
We have the spirit to conquer all
Under our strength the blue team will fall
victory will come our way
For we are the mighty gray.
Tune: Wake Me You Before Go-Go
______ out of our way, cause the Tap team girls will beat you today
We’re ready to put up a fight, and we’ll prove to all that we’re dynamite
With our power and teamwork too, you’ll soon find out what we can do
Our coaches are ready, our team is strong, we’re Camp Tapawingo,
Listen as we sing our song,
Give it up, for Tapawingo, feel our fire as we’re soaring higher,
Scream and shout for Tapawingo, your heads will spin when you see us win
Give it up for Tapawingo, you try to beat us but you can’t defeat us,
Scream and shout for Tapawingo, yeah, we’ll beat Camp ______today
We’re ready to put up a fight, and we’ll prove to all that we’re dynamite
With our power and teamwork too, you’ll soon find out what we can do
Our coaches are ready, our team is strong, we’re Camp Tapawingo,
Listen as we sing our song,
Give it up, for Tapawingo, feel our fire as we’re soaring higher,
Scream and shout for Tapawingo, your heads will spin when you see us win
Give it up for Tapawingo, you try to beat us but you can’t defeat us,
Scream and shout for Tapawingo, yeah, we’ll beat Camp ______today
Over the mountains, down to the town, the gray team’s comin’ to get ya (get ya)
Our spurs are rollin’ as through the streets we’re strollin’ around
The blues shake with fright, as we come into sight
And you can bet your bottom dollar that we’ll come out on top
Cause there’s only one team that can conquer, the Wild West
We’ll ride upon our horses, to beat the blues to victory,
Cause we’re the mighty, mighty cow girls, the gray team cow girls
Before the draw’s begun, the grays know they’ve won
Our sportsmanship and spirit can never be beat, cause gray is the team that will conquer the west
We’ll ride upon our horses, to beat the blues to victory,
Cause we’re the mighty, mighty cow girls, the gray team cow girls
Our spurs are rollin’ as through the streets we’re strollin’ around
The blues shake with fright, as we come into sight
And you can bet your bottom dollar that we’ll come out on top
Cause there’s only one team that can conquer, the Wild West
We’ll ride upon our horses, to beat the blues to victory,
Cause we’re the mighty, mighty cow girls, the gray team cow girls
Before the draw’s begun, the grays know they’ve won
Our sportsmanship and spirit can never be beat, cause gray is the team that will conquer the west
We’ll ride upon our horses, to beat the blues to victory,
Cause we’re the mighty, mighty cow girls, the gray team cow girls
Tune: Life Goes On
Pack the bags and tents and get ready to go, we’re going on a bunk overnight
We’re gonna make s’mores by the firelight while telling scary stories underneath the moon
Cooking meals with trip staff, it will be a blast, and staying up and talking all night
Tonight we are psyched for our bunk overnight, remember to bring your flashlight
We’re gonna make s’mores by the firelight while telling scary stories underneath the moon
Cooking meals with trip staff, it will be a blast, and staying up and talking all night
Tonight we are psyched for our bunk overnight, remember to bring your flashlight
Tune: Blue Moon
Songwriter: Gray 1968: Cindy Stern (Songleader), Captain and Co Captain Unknown
Paradise (Tapawingo)
A summer haven in view
A place of real happiness
And summer friendships so true
Paradise (Tapawingo)
Home of the blue and the gray
Where campers laugh and play
And learn of living each day
And if you suddenly begin to wonder
Why Tapawingo is so very rare
Pause a moment and then look around you
And realize that you're beyond compare
Paradise (Tapawingo)
A summer haven in view
A place of real happiness
And summer friendships so true.
A summer haven in view
A place of real happiness
And summer friendships so true
Paradise (Tapawingo)
Home of the blue and the gray
Where campers laugh and play
And learn of living each day
And if you suddenly begin to wonder
Why Tapawingo is so very rare
Pause a moment and then look around you
And realize that you're beyond compare
Paradise (Tapawingo)
A summer haven in view
A place of real happiness
And summer friendships so true.
Tune: Trumpets (Flipsyde)
Paranoia sets in
The space between us grows thin
Gray I'm creepin up behind you
And you don't stand a chance
Looming presense clouds your mind
Tricks of darkness make you blind
Gray you better hope you're dreaming
No such luck you'll find
Memories flash before your eyes
Our piercing glare will paralyze
Gray you're haunted spirit
Is forever mine
We know that you'll never be the same again
One glance, it's a lonely road for you ahead
It's true that your fate is ours
Your fate is ours to choose
Beware, cause each step brings blue closer to you gray.
The space between us grows thin
Gray I'm creepin up behind you
And you don't stand a chance
Looming presense clouds your mind
Tricks of darkness make you blind
Gray you better hope you're dreaming
No such luck you'll find
Memories flash before your eyes
Our piercing glare will paralyze
Gray you're haunted spirit
Is forever mine
We know that you'll never be the same again
One glance, it's a lonely road for you ahead
It's true that your fate is ours
Your fate is ours to choose
Beware, cause each step brings blue closer to you gray.
If we never pass this way again
Just remember the times
And how good they've been
Lest we forget what has made them possible
Just remember they're so wonderful.
Just remember the times
And how good they've been
Lest we forget what has made them possible
Just remember they're so wonderful.
Tune: Gitchee Gitchee Goo (Phineas and Ferb)
Songwriter: Blue Team: Nati H. (C), Abby L. (Co) and Hannah M. (Song)
CHORUS:
Paving the way now
Leaving our legacy
Standing tall, that’s the blue mentality
Grays, you better bow down, we’re never gonna stop
Coming after you, we’re the royal blue
Our presence got ‘em trippin’ and fallin’
Blue spirit you can never defeat
Gray team, better stop your stallin’
Feel the surge of our energy
Our power has us movin’ and groovin’
We’re sitting up, high on our throne
The gray team knows that they’re losin’ (losin’)
Cuz they fell right under our control
We are unstoppable
CHORUS
Grays don’t know what to do (they don’t know what to do)
Their days are getting few (days are getting few)
Not gonna make it through
Got you wishing that you were on blue (wishing that you were on blue)
We’re just too powerful
CHORUS
Paving the way now
Leaving our legacy
Standing tall, that’s the blue mentality
Grays, you better bow down, we’re never gonna stop
Coming after you, we’re the royal blue
Our presence got ‘em trippin’ and fallin’
Blue spirit you can never defeat
Gray team, better stop your stallin’
Feel the surge of our energy
Our power has us movin’ and groovin’
We’re sitting up, high on our throne
The gray team knows that they’re losin’ (losin’)
Cuz they fell right under our control
We are unstoppable
CHORUS
Grays don’t know what to do (they don’t know what to do)
Their days are getting few (days are getting few)
Not gonna make it through
Got you wishing that you were on blue (wishing that you were on blue)
We’re just too powerful
CHORUS
Picture day, Uncle Al's coming
Wear your grays, set your hair
Counselors please, dress up like Penguins
Hey Nursey, wear your whites
Everyone's here, including the Mikes
Look this way and smile bright
Push your hair back please, we want to see your face
Uncle Al is happy, because you're sitting straight
Bunk by bunk, plan your picture
On the roof, or fire truck
We can't wait, till pictures are over
Uncle Al, we've had enough.
Wear your grays, set your hair
Counselors please, dress up like Penguins
Hey Nursey, wear your whites
Everyone's here, including the Mikes
Look this way and smile bright
Push your hair back please, we want to see your face
Uncle Al is happy, because you're sitting straight
Bunk by bunk, plan your picture
On the roof, or fire truck
We can't wait, till pictures are over
Uncle Al, we've had enough.
Tune: You're Just in Love (Call Me Madam)
Songwriter: 1963: Patty Bernstein (Captain), Pat Halle (Co-Captain)
Pine trees swaying in the summer breeze
Rippling waves slip by canoes with ease
All night long the stars lie hushed and still
All this is Tap, Tapawingo
Joyful cries are heard from morn ‘til night
Campers playing a familiar sight
Blue and gray competing sportingly
Presents another picture of our Tap
It is not just the scenery or the old mountain greenery
It’s a feeling that grows on you
It’s the traces of friendship, and the memories that e’er grip
That makes summer at Tap so true
When your heart has that feeling, and you know that you’re yielding
To return to your summer home
Campers portray loyalty, all acquire honesty
Tapawingo, this is you
(Round between 2 verses)
Rippling waves slip by canoes with ease
All night long the stars lie hushed and still
All this is Tap, Tapawingo
Joyful cries are heard from morn ‘til night
Campers playing a familiar sight
Blue and gray competing sportingly
Presents another picture of our Tap
It is not just the scenery or the old mountain greenery
It’s a feeling that grows on you
It’s the traces of friendship, and the memories that e’er grip
That makes summer at Tap so true
When your heart has that feeling, and you know that you’re yielding
To return to your summer home
Campers portray loyalty, all acquire honesty
Tapawingo, this is you
(Round between 2 verses)
Tune: Lullaby of Birdland
Songwriter: Gray 1958
Place of love and friendship.
Loyalty.
Hearts explain her majesty
Golden treasures wait for each one to gain and maintain
To retain.
Place where truth and beauty reign supreme.
Tapawingo nature's dream
Inspiration to which each one will cleave, never leave,
E'er believe.
Loyalty.
Hearts explain her majesty
Golden treasures wait for each one to gain and maintain
To retain.
Place where truth and beauty reign supreme.
Tapawingo nature's dream
Inspiration to which each one will cleave, never leave,
E'er believe.
Tune: See The USA In Your Chevrolet
Power is the word that the blues have heard
The grays will be victorious today
With all our might we'll fight
Blue defeat in sight
Without a chance the blues will loose their way
To beat them with our furry held behind us
Always conquer always winning
Keeps those blues always spinning
Grays will win in each and every way
So to the blues you'll loose
We are a lighted fuse
So come on gray team win today.
The grays will be victorious today
With all our might we'll fight
Blue defeat in sight
Without a chance the blues will loose their way
To beat them with our furry held behind us
Always conquer always winning
Keeps those blues always spinning
Grays will win in each and every way
So to the blues you'll loose
We are a lighted fuse
So come on gray team win today.
Proudly the blue team marches onward
Always with victory in sight
Teammates together
Spirit forever
We'll crush the grays with all our might
In competition, we're having fun
Whether we're loosing or the game is won
The message of sportsmanship is ringing
We'll show our loyalty so true
Blues shout with spirit
So all can hear it
Success is here to stay
As we defeat the gray
Triumphantly the blues will have their way
Always with victory in sight
Teammates together
Spirit forever
We'll crush the grays with all our might
In competition, we're having fun
Whether we're loosing or the game is won
The message of sportsmanship is ringing
We'll show our loyalty so true
Blues shout with spirit
So all can hear it
Success is here to stay
As we defeat the gray
Triumphantly the blues will have their way
Raging with power, gray team is striving to be number one in all that we do
We’ve got the zest, the spirit, that sparkle, as grays will always be true
We’re out for a (clap) victory, so all of the (clap) blues will see
Our strength and our (clap) energy, keeps us on top, we can’t be stopped
Exploding with pep, we’ll never lose sight of the goals that we set to show them our pride
Onward to fight hard now and forever, we’ll always be the gray team
We’ve got the zest, the spirit, that sparkle, as grays will always be true
We’re out for a (clap) victory, so all of the (clap) blues will see
Our strength and our (clap) energy, keeps us on top, we can’t be stopped
Exploding with pep, we’ll never lose sight of the goals that we set to show them our pride
Onward to fight hard now and forever, we’ll always be the gray team
Tune: The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy)
Raindrops fall, the sky is gray, looks like we’re stuck inside today
But, don’t be down about the weather, activities planned will be much better
We’ve got no place to swim and nowhere to run, but inside the Main Lodge we’re ready for fun
Skip over the puddles, take the road all the way, leave your wet gear outside,
It’s a stormy day
But, don’t be down about the weather, activities planned will be much better
We’ve got no place to swim and nowhere to run, but inside the Main Lodge we’re ready for fun
Skip over the puddles, take the road all the way, leave your wet gear outside,
It’s a stormy day
Tune: Gypsy Rose
Raindrops falling all around us,
We are so mad,
Think about the super schedule,
I could have had.
Stuck in the main lodge,
With nothing to do
____ and _____ we are bored
You must come through
Oh counselors, counselors
Plan us a game,
Circus, Gong Show
Golden Nugget Day, or Bingo
Raindrops falling all around us
Where is the sun,
Even though we can't go outside,
We'll still have fun
We will be quiet,
A little bit more,
We can't wait to hear about,
What is in store!
We are so mad,
Think about the super schedule,
I could have had.
Stuck in the main lodge,
With nothing to do
____ and _____ we are bored
You must come through
Oh counselors, counselors
Plan us a game,
Circus, Gong Show
Golden Nugget Day, or Bingo
Raindrops falling all around us
Where is the sun,
Even though we can't go outside,
We'll still have fun
We will be quiet,
A little bit more,
We can't wait to hear about,
What is in store!
Tune: Great Day
Raise your voices high
Shout out into the sky
Here comes the mighty Gray team
We will unite to fight
Show all we're dynamite
As we march onward to fame
With our advisor behind us
You're sure to find us
Way out in front
And always cheering
We'll conquer every game
Proudly we shout our name
Here comes the mighty Gray team
Go Gray!
Shout out into the sky
Here comes the mighty Gray team
We will unite to fight
Show all we're dynamite
As we march onward to fame
With our advisor behind us
You're sure to find us
Way out in front
And always cheering
We'll conquer every game
Proudly we shout our name
Here comes the mighty Gray team
Go Gray!
Memories gather 'round me, images of days gone by
Brightly colored, lovely pictures of you turn around in my mind
Yesterday has come and gone
And tomorrow is just a dream away
Its not mine to give you back your past
All I can offer are my todays.
If I had one wish to give you I would wish you all the love you have shared
All the laughter and the sunshine of you smiles reassure me that you care
Yesterday has come and gone, and tomorrow is just a dream away
It's not mine to give you back your past, all I can offer are my todays
How can I put into words all the things I want to say
I could tell you that I love you but the words just can't find their way
Our yesterdays have come and gone, our tomorrows are just a dream away
It's not mine to give you back your past, all I can offer are my todays
Thank you for sharing your todays.
Brightly colored, lovely pictures of you turn around in my mind
Yesterday has come and gone
And tomorrow is just a dream away
Its not mine to give you back your past
All I can offer are my todays.
If I had one wish to give you I would wish you all the love you have shared
All the laughter and the sunshine of you smiles reassure me that you care
Yesterday has come and gone, and tomorrow is just a dream away
It's not mine to give you back your past, all I can offer are my todays
How can I put into words all the things I want to say
I could tell you that I love you but the words just can't find their way
Our yesterdays have come and gone, our tomorrows are just a dream away
It's not mine to give you back your past, all I can offer are my todays
Thank you for sharing your todays.
When the sun sets on our days together
And the sunrise brings the hour when we must go
And the shadows of the summer fade so gently
There is only one thing that we should know.
We have grown together, loved together, you and I
Grown together, loved together, you and I.
We have been through all the bad times and the good times too
Summers of our life all seem to fly
We have shared each other's laughter and have cried each other's tears
And it's sad that these times must pass us by
When the morning comes we should be joyful
There is always something to be joyful for
Just be glad we had the chance to be together
And to know we couldn't have loved each other more
We have grown together, loved together, you and I
Grown together, loved together, you and I.
Through we go our separate ways
And our days together may never come
Let's remember the love that we have shared
And the songs of life we have sung
When the sun sets on our days together
And the sunrise brings the hour when we must go
And the shadows of the summer fade so gently
There is one thing that I want you all to know
We have grown together, loved together, you and I
Grown together, loved together, you and I.
And the sunrise brings the hour when we must go
And the shadows of the summer fade so gently
There is only one thing that we should know.
We have grown together, loved together, you and I
Grown together, loved together, you and I.
We have been through all the bad times and the good times too
Summers of our life all seem to fly
We have shared each other's laughter and have cried each other's tears
And it's sad that these times must pass us by
When the morning comes we should be joyful
There is always something to be joyful for
Just be glad we had the chance to be together
And to know we couldn't have loved each other more
We have grown together, loved together, you and I
Grown together, loved together, you and I.
Through we go our separate ways
And our days together may never come
Let's remember the love that we have shared
And the songs of life we have sung
When the sun sets on our days together
And the sunrise brings the hour when we must go
And the shadows of the summer fade so gently
There is one thing that I want you all to know
We have grown together, loved together, you and I
Grown together, loved together, you and I.
Tune: Sunny Skies
Reflections shine in the morning, the lake sparkling under the sun
At dawn it is calm, before the break of day
Everything’s peaceful, seems like the day will stay this way
Still we know that the time is drifting, nothing ever stays the same
We grow here at Tapawingo, we know we can’t always remain
Reflecting back on our camp days, visions of days gone by
Past years seem like only yesterday, friendships were special
We’ll never let them slip away
Still we know that the time is drifting, nothing ever stays the same
We grow here at Tapawingo, our memories remain.
At dawn it is calm, before the break of day
Everything’s peaceful, seems like the day will stay this way
Still we know that the time is drifting, nothing ever stays the same
We grow here at Tapawingo, we know we can’t always remain
Reflecting back on our camp days, visions of days gone by
Past years seem like only yesterday, friendships were special
We’ll never let them slip away
Still we know that the time is drifting, nothing ever stays the same
We grow here at Tapawingo, our memories remain.
Tune: With a Song In My Heart
Reminisce through the past
And rekindle the joys you hold fast
Memories ever so true
Of the friendships we made here anew
Whispering pines above
Protected the love
And spirit we found here
Always
Tapawingo you've brought
Understanding no one could have taught
Lessons learned here have been
Inspiration to dwell on again
Let me gaze anew
On the gray and blue
Tapawingo my hearts with you.
And rekindle the joys you hold fast
Memories ever so true
Of the friendships we made here anew
Whispering pines above
Protected the love
And spirit we found here
Always
Tapawingo you've brought
Understanding no one could have taught
Lessons learned here have been
Inspiration to dwell on again
Let me gaze anew
On the gray and blue
Tapawingo my hearts with you.
Returning here each summer
Taking part in pleasures with you
Keeping friends together, reuniting gray and blue
Never lonely always smiling campers
Looking to you for advice
Oh, Mr. and Mrs. Mike, we thank you for the summer
Thank you for the memories
Thank you for the fun
At tap.
Taking part in pleasures with you
Keeping friends together, reuniting gray and blue
Never lonely always smiling campers
Looking to you for advice
Oh, Mr. and Mrs. Mike, we thank you for the summer
Thank you for the memories
Thank you for the fun
At tap.
Tune: Da Doo Ron Ron
Runners take your marks on the starting line (pow!),
the shot rings out as blue falls behind.
Grays take the lead with their power and strength,
blues are shocked by the race's length.
Pacing ourselves is the key
to our gray team victory,
as the blue team starts to sweat,
they realize that their match is met.
Hurdles, laps and pain we overcome,
the grays run by always having fun, (go gray!),
cheers from the crowd push the gray team on,
the steps we take prove we're number one.
Gray and blue race side by side,
blues, you had better hide,
just when you think you've got it again,
the gray team's second wind kicks in.
The blues find themselves lost in our tracks,
and all they see are the gray team's backs.
The final lap is comin' it is clear in sight,
and now grays sprint with all their speed and might.
The ribbon waves in our eyes, as we take our final strides,
sweet victory is gained, blues have fallen and grays will reign.
NO PAIN NO GAIN!
the shot rings out as blue falls behind.
Grays take the lead with their power and strength,
blues are shocked by the race's length.
Pacing ourselves is the key
to our gray team victory,
as the blue team starts to sweat,
they realize that their match is met.
Hurdles, laps and pain we overcome,
the grays run by always having fun, (go gray!),
cheers from the crowd push the gray team on,
the steps we take prove we're number one.
Gray and blue race side by side,
blues, you had better hide,
just when you think you've got it again,
the gray team's second wind kicks in.
The blues find themselves lost in our tracks,
and all they see are the gray team's backs.
The final lap is comin' it is clear in sight,
and now grays sprint with all their speed and might.
The ribbon waves in our eyes, as we take our final strides,
sweet victory is gained, blues have fallen and grays will reign.
NO PAIN NO GAIN!
Tune: Georgie Girl (The Seekers)
Songwriter: Blue 1972
Schools out, summer’s here
We know that time to leave for camp is near
Each of us awaits arriving at the place we hold dear
Tapawingo, reaching our summer home
Big and little sisters meet at last
Friends are reunited, bunks are set
Our first day has passed, we’re here at last
Sharing together spirit and laughter deep in our hearts
Though in the passing years we’re apart, our thoughts remain
Special traditions here, competition part of every year
Knowing that our thoughts of Tapawingo stay in our minds
We soon will find, we’re no longer there (children who are carefree and gay)
We’re no longer there (children who are carefree and gay)
We’re no longer there (At Tapawingo).
We know that time to leave for camp is near
Each of us awaits arriving at the place we hold dear
Tapawingo, reaching our summer home
Big and little sisters meet at last
Friends are reunited, bunks are set
Our first day has passed, we’re here at last
Sharing together spirit and laughter deep in our hearts
Though in the passing years we’re apart, our thoughts remain
Special traditions here, competition part of every year
Knowing that our thoughts of Tapawingo stay in our minds
We soon will find, we’re no longer there (children who are carefree and gay)
We’re no longer there (children who are carefree and gay)
We’re no longer there (At Tapawingo).
Tune: Gasoline / I Can See You
Songwriter: Blue 2023: Josie Sirowich (captain), Evie Denbo (co-captain), Norah Pond (songleader)
Seasick, nauseous with the knowledge that your title has been ripped out from your hands
You know, you don’t a chance
Because our raging waters drag you to the depths
So what will you do(ooo) when no one can hear your cries
What will you do(ooo) when you’re meeting your demise
What will you do when our waves finally (rise)
CHORUS:
Gasp for air but there is not a sound
Our waves come crashing down
All you see is blue around
Reaching up all you want is solid ground
No hope of being found
Gray, beware, you’re gonna drown
(Oh, oh, oh)
Our ocean’s put out your bright flame
(Oh, oh, oh)
This is life or death, not a game
Come on in, the water’s nice
Go ahead, just try it
Let our blue tide wash you away
Just sit back, relax, and keep…quiet
(*Gasp*)
CHORUS
You know, you don’t a chance
Because our raging waters drag you to the depths
So what will you do(ooo) when no one can hear your cries
What will you do(ooo) when you’re meeting your demise
What will you do when our waves finally (rise)
CHORUS:
Gasp for air but there is not a sound
Our waves come crashing down
All you see is blue around
Reaching up all you want is solid ground
No hope of being found
Gray, beware, you’re gonna drown
(Oh, oh, oh)
Our ocean’s put out your bright flame
(Oh, oh, oh)
This is life or death, not a game
Come on in, the water’s nice
Go ahead, just try it
Let our blue tide wash you away
Just sit back, relax, and keep…quiet
(*Gasp*)
CHORUS
Tune: They Got the Beat
See the blue team everywhere you go
In your minds, you will always know
With our pride, energy and spirit
CHORUS:
You better beware (clap, clap)
Blue team is here, our message is clear
Grays hide in fear, yeah, we are the blue
Our battle cry will put you in a trance
Extreme power, you won’t stand a chance
We’ll pull through, no way to deny it
CHORUS
We’re in your heads, you don’t have a clue (We are the blue)
We’ll follow you in everything you do (We are the blue)
We will (clap, clap) stay true, we will conquer you
We are the blue!
In your minds, you will always know
With our pride, energy and spirit
CHORUS:
You better beware (clap, clap)
Blue team is here, our message is clear
Grays hide in fear, yeah, we are the blue
Our battle cry will put you in a trance
Extreme power, you won’t stand a chance
We’ll pull through, no way to deny it
CHORUS
We’re in your heads, you don’t have a clue (We are the blue)
We’ll follow you in everything you do (We are the blue)
We will (clap, clap) stay true, we will conquer you
We are the blue!
Tune: Greased Lightning
See the flash of lightning it's the Blues on their way.
Go Blue team. Go, go Blue team.
The shock set by our spirit will keep the Grays far away.
We're Blue, go, go Blue
With our honor fortified and our teamwork on the go.
We're sure to show our pride now
The Grays are forced to know that
We're the Blue team.
Go, Go, Go, Go, Go, Go, Go, Fight!
The sparks of the Blues come alive
As the Grays must fall.
On fire Blues on fire
Forging on ahead as unified and true sports all, go Blue team.
We're supreme.
Electrified (clap, clap) Grays stand aside (clap clap)
Our loyalty (clap clap) Will always be
For the Blue team
Go, Go, Go, Go, it's the Blue team
And we're here to stay... YEAH!
Go Blue team. Go, go Blue team.
The shock set by our spirit will keep the Grays far away.
We're Blue, go, go Blue
With our honor fortified and our teamwork on the go.
We're sure to show our pride now
The Grays are forced to know that
We're the Blue team.
Go, Go, Go, Go, Go, Go, Go, Fight!
The sparks of the Blues come alive
As the Grays must fall.
On fire Blues on fire
Forging on ahead as unified and true sports all, go Blue team.
We're supreme.
Electrified (clap, clap) Grays stand aside (clap clap)
Our loyalty (clap clap) Will always be
For the Blue team
Go, Go, Go, Go, it's the Blue team
And we're here to stay... YEAH!
Tune: Aspenglow by John Denver
Songwriter: Blue 1975
See the sunlight through the pine
Life and nature intertwine
Balanced harmony will show
How to live (how to grow)
As the summer days go free
Friends will find their place to be
Peace of mind is all they’ll know
Here at Tap (love will grow)
At Tapawingo on my own
Always searching for a way
To develop my own mind
Like the force that nature plays
As each camper finds herself
She will find the key too well
Understanding her own heart
She will share (from her heart)
As the roles of nature blend
So we’ll follow in life’s trend
We have learned to work as one
Beautified (everyone)
Here at Tap, we’ve begun.
Life and nature intertwine
Balanced harmony will show
How to live (how to grow)
As the summer days go free
Friends will find their place to be
Peace of mind is all they’ll know
Here at Tap (love will grow)
At Tapawingo on my own
Always searching for a way
To develop my own mind
Like the force that nature plays
As each camper finds herself
She will find the key too well
Understanding her own heart
She will share (from her heart)
As the roles of nature blend
So we’ll follow in life’s trend
We have learned to work as one
Beautified (everyone)
Here at Tap, we’ve begun.
Strike up the band!
Here come the Seniors, the best in the land.
Loyal true
One happy band, we'll march in the land
So strike up the band, here come the Seniors.
(Kicking)
Seniors, seniors, we became
Now we find it's just a game
The dances, romances, are all in the fun
From morning, til evening, our sex appeal is just the same
It used to be so glamorous
To watch those Seniors primp and fuss
But now that we have made the great, all the glamour seems to fade
We're only kidding
The glamour really stays.
Here come the Seniors, the best in the land.
Loyal true
One happy band, we'll march in the land
So strike up the band, here come the Seniors.
(Kicking)
Seniors, seniors, we became
Now we find it's just a game
The dances, romances, are all in the fun
From morning, til evening, our sex appeal is just the same
It used to be so glamorous
To watch those Seniors primp and fuss
But now that we have made the great, all the glamour seems to fade
We're only kidding
The glamour really stays.
Tune: Heartbreaker
Sense the gray team within you, we’re inside of your head
Adrenaline rush overcomes blue, into fear you’ve been led
The taunt of our spirit paralyzes you from head to toe
You can try not to hear it, but through your veins gray power flows
CHORUS:
We’ll speed up, your heartbeat, blue defeat
Vision blurred and you’re seeing only gray
Instincts desert you, time is through
Dawn reveals the eternal gray, VICTORY!
Twisted senses betray you, as you shiver with fear
How do your tears taste now blue? Knowing the end is near
The taunt of our spirit paralyzes you from head to toe
You can try not to hear it, but through your veins gray power flows
CHORUS (no VICTORY!)
We’ll speed up, your heartbeat, blue defeat
Vision blurred and you’re seeing only gray
Adrenaline rush overcomes blue, into fear you’ve been led
The taunt of our spirit paralyzes you from head to toe
You can try not to hear it, but through your veins gray power flows
CHORUS:
We’ll speed up, your heartbeat, blue defeat
Vision blurred and you’re seeing only gray
Instincts desert you, time is through
Dawn reveals the eternal gray, VICTORY!
Twisted senses betray you, as you shiver with fear
How do your tears taste now blue? Knowing the end is near
The taunt of our spirit paralyzes you from head to toe
You can try not to hear it, but through your veins gray power flows
CHORUS (no VICTORY!)
We’ll speed up, your heartbeat, blue defeat
Vision blurred and you’re seeing only gray
Tune: You Can’t Stop the Beat (Hairspray)
Songwriter: Gray Team: Rose B. (c), Gabby J. (co), Jemima E. (song)
Set in motion
Here we go
Moving at the speed of light
Round and round
Blues start to spin
‘Cause they’re trapped within our might
Now we’re sounding the alarm
Raising up the bar
‘Cause we’re gray unconditionally
(You can’t stop us)
Gray team’s burning brighter
Brighter than the sun
Sunny days ahead
Headed for number one
One for all, united
When the day is done
(We say)
You can’t stop us
GRAY!!!
Here we go
Moving at the speed of light
Round and round
Blues start to spin
‘Cause they’re trapped within our might
Now we’re sounding the alarm
Raising up the bar
‘Cause we’re gray unconditionally
(You can’t stop us)
Gray team’s burning brighter
Brighter than the sun
Sunny days ahead
Headed for number one
One for all, united
When the day is done
(We say)
You can’t stop us
GRAY!!!
Songwriter: Gray 1995: Jo Wolfe (Captain), Jessica Dickerman (Co-captain), Radi Polonsky (Songleader)
She links me to my summer family.
The chain we form at Tapawingo.
Her understanding and encouragement will help my confidence to grow.
My camp sister ties the bond we share.
Her presence comforts all my fears.
When I am frightened, feeling all along, she’s there to wipe away my tears.
Gray and blue unite at Tap,
Our chain will keep us near.
Though we may travel far away,
Our love will draw us here.
Our hands unite for I have trust in her.
I feel a sense of admiration.
Through blue and gray our lasting friendships form,
For our chain is joined as one.
Now a piece of the chain must come loose,
As all camp sisters have to part.
She’s turning now to leave our summer home,
She’ll live forever in my heart.
Gray and blue unite at Tap,
Our chain will keep us near.
Though we may travel far away,
Our love will draw us here.
As I grow up I strive to be like her.
Yet I’m a model just the same.
My little sister now resembles me,
And that is Tapawingo’s chain.
The chain we form at Tapawingo.
Her understanding and encouragement will help my confidence to grow.
My camp sister ties the bond we share.
Her presence comforts all my fears.
When I am frightened, feeling all along, she’s there to wipe away my tears.
Gray and blue unite at Tap,
Our chain will keep us near.
Though we may travel far away,
Our love will draw us here.
Our hands unite for I have trust in her.
I feel a sense of admiration.
Through blue and gray our lasting friendships form,
For our chain is joined as one.
Now a piece of the chain must come loose,
As all camp sisters have to part.
She’s turning now to leave our summer home,
She’ll live forever in my heart.
Gray and blue unite at Tap,
Our chain will keep us near.
Though we may travel far away,
Our love will draw us here.
As I grow up I strive to be like her.
Yet I’m a model just the same.
My little sister now resembles me,
And that is Tapawingo’s chain.
Tune: If I Could Tell Her
Songwriter: BTL 2017
She sees the tracks lying ahead of her
The wheels of the ride start to turn
And she sees the lights flashing down
Unfamiliar faces around
So she closed her eyes, and held on tight
And the ride, it came to life
CHORUS:
She hears the laughter, of her sisters by her side
She knows that moments, like these are hard to find
(This rollercoaster rushes by)
She couldn’t know how fast the time would fly
She feels the magic all around
As she embraces the thrill of the ride
And she loves the rush that Tap gives her
As she puts her hands up and lets go
Through the ups and downs, she found her way
Now she knows she’s here to stay
CHORUS
Now she knows how fast the time would fly
The wheels start slowing
The lights flicker off
She leaves here knowing
That her time here is done
(This rollercoaster still moves on)
Tapawingo’s love is never gone
The wheels of the ride start to turn
And she sees the lights flashing down
Unfamiliar faces around
So she closed her eyes, and held on tight
And the ride, it came to life
CHORUS:
She hears the laughter, of her sisters by her side
She knows that moments, like these are hard to find
(This rollercoaster rushes by)
She couldn’t know how fast the time would fly
She feels the magic all around
As she embraces the thrill of the ride
And she loves the rush that Tap gives her
As she puts her hands up and lets go
Through the ups and downs, she found her way
Now she knows she’s here to stay
CHORUS
Now she knows how fast the time would fly
The wheels start slowing
The lights flicker off
She leaves here knowing
That her time here is done
(This rollercoaster still moves on)
Tapawingo’s love is never gone
Songwriter: Gray 1994
She wakes in a place where she’s always secure,
Her eyes focused on the names of
Those who have been there before.
Unsure
Who they are and what they’ve become.
Though times pass between them,
The experience is one.
Oh, at Tapawingo
We know time can’t stand still.
Though names and faces change,
Camp’s message never will.
Memories will last
And link us to the past.
Tap will stay the same.
It’s lessons and names always remain.
The writing surrounds
Curiosity grows.
What is the bond between them?
And is it alright to suppose
That she knows.
Friendship and love were always the key.
Through it’s song and wisdom,
Tap stays in perfect harmony.
Oh, at Tapawingo
We know time can’t stand still.
Though names and faces change,
Camp’s message never will.
Memories will last
And link us to the past.
Tap will stay the same.
It’s lessons and names always remain.
The sun beams in
Sparkling over the ground.
And she knows she’s part of
The magic she reads all around
She’s found
Ties from the past are not simply undone.
She can not be lonely
The experience is one.
And now
Her name can join theirs.
For her Tap day are now
Done.
Her eyes focused on the names of
Those who have been there before.
Unsure
Who they are and what they’ve become.
Though times pass between them,
The experience is one.
Oh, at Tapawingo
We know time can’t stand still.
Though names and faces change,
Camp’s message never will.
Memories will last
And link us to the past.
Tap will stay the same.
It’s lessons and names always remain.
The writing surrounds
Curiosity grows.
What is the bond between them?
And is it alright to suppose
That she knows.
Friendship and love were always the key.
Through it’s song and wisdom,
Tap stays in perfect harmony.
Oh, at Tapawingo
We know time can’t stand still.
Though names and faces change,
Camp’s message never will.
Memories will last
And link us to the past.
Tap will stay the same.
It’s lessons and names always remain.
The sun beams in
Sparkling over the ground.
And she knows she’s part of
The magic she reads all around
She’s found
Ties from the past are not simply undone.
She can not be lonely
The experience is one.
And now
Her name can join theirs.
For her Tap day are now
Done.
Tune: Wild at Heart (Gloriana)
Songwriter: Gray 2010: Emily Karr Kaitin (Captain), Chloe Berlin (Co-captain), Sophie Emery (Songleader)
Verse 1:
She'll remember
Greens of summer
First mist from the morning lake
Slow and steady
She feels ready
But unsure of the memories she'll make
Heart pounds faster it's her first day
No clue what is coming her way
I wish I could tell her of my days
CHORUS:
First time those stars were shining (this)
Fresh dew marks times flying (love)
I knew they'd be there for me from the start (from the start)
Names carved on walls untainted (they)
Memories forever painted (will)
She'll always frame these pictures (stay)
Deep in her heart
Verse 2:
She'll remember
Waves of laughter
Underneath blue summer skies
Transforming
Friends to sisters
With a bond that never dies
Moments captured through her eyes
Summer days just pass her by
I wish I could tell her of my days
CHORUS
Bridge:
Ooh, alright
Camp may feel over but time's just begun
Ooh, hold on tight
Memories forever will keep her young
CHORUS (without harmony)
She'll remember
Greens of summer
First mist from the morning lake
Slow and steady
She feels ready
But unsure of the memories she'll make
Heart pounds faster it's her first day
No clue what is coming her way
I wish I could tell her of my days
CHORUS:
First time those stars were shining (this)
Fresh dew marks times flying (love)
I knew they'd be there for me from the start (from the start)
Names carved on walls untainted (they)
Memories forever painted (will)
She'll always frame these pictures (stay)
Deep in her heart
Verse 2:
She'll remember
Waves of laughter
Underneath blue summer skies
Transforming
Friends to sisters
With a bond that never dies
Moments captured through her eyes
Summer days just pass her by
I wish I could tell her of my days
CHORUS
Bridge:
Ooh, alright
Camp may feel over but time's just begun
Ooh, hold on tight
Memories forever will keep her young
CHORUS (without harmony)
Tune: Like I Am
Songwriter: Blue 2005: Lauren Spielman (Captain), Becca Robison (Co-captain), Deborah Herr (Songleader)
She’s lying there alone, though calmed by sights of Tap
Watching girls unite, her own days, they’re brought back
She shivers with a thought, the thought of this great change
She once wore gray and blue, now her campers she lives through (lives through)
CHORUS:
With each step she takes she learns she can return
Camp remains the same though her view has changed
Through older eyes she sees her memories take on a meaning that feels new
Watching others live her youth
She smiles as they sing the words she wrote herself
Realizing now, the song means something else
CHORUS
She’s reflecting (their)
Their future and they can see themselves back at Tap (back at Tap)
CHORUS
She’s come to understand a meaning that feels new
She is watching others live her youth
Watching girls unite, her own days, they’re brought back
She shivers with a thought, the thought of this great change
She once wore gray and blue, now her campers she lives through (lives through)
CHORUS:
With each step she takes she learns she can return
Camp remains the same though her view has changed
Through older eyes she sees her memories take on a meaning that feels new
Watching others live her youth
She smiles as they sing the words she wrote herself
Realizing now, the song means something else
CHORUS
She’s reflecting (their)
Their future and they can see themselves back at Tap (back at Tap)
CHORUS
She’s come to understand a meaning that feels new
She is watching others live her youth
Tune: We Beseech Thee
Shining brightly we march by
Sparkling smiles and spirit high
We'll keep reaching for the sky
We're the Gray team (clap) fear us courageously
We defend our name with torches high
In ever rising flame
Gray's power climbing as sparks (clap) of unity ignite
We explode we're (clap) dynamite!!
Sparkling smiles and spirit high
We'll keep reaching for the sky
We're the Gray team (clap) fear us courageously
We defend our name with torches high
In ever rising flame
Gray's power climbing as sparks (clap) of unity ignite
We explode we're (clap) dynamite!!
Sitting at dinner, someone is missing,
Where has she gone, who is she visiting?
Come back, come back, come back.
Table hopping once more, ___'s left us again
Gone to talk to a friend
Doesn't she love us
She'll get pounded by Jane
Get back to table ___.
Grabs a bite at each table
Never gives us a second thought
Won't she ever come back?
Where has she gone, who is she visiting?
Come back, come back, come back.
Table hopping once more, ___'s left us again
Gone to talk to a friend
Doesn't she love us
She'll get pounded by Jane
Get back to table ___.
Grabs a bite at each table
Never gives us a second thought
Won't she ever come back?
Tune: Caravan
Songwriter: BTL 2016
Sitting there alone
She remembers her summer home
Pictures scattered on the ground
She holds in her own hands
Photos of her friends
They slowly pull her in
She looks around and sees herself again
The same little girl that knew this place back then
She looks through Tap’s lens and knows she will always find
CHORUS:
Snapshots, of days of blue and gray
They pass but never fade
Moments still live on
Tapawingo, she will always be there
Her heart is at home here
Though she can’t return
Rolling down the hill (ooooo)
Splashing in the lake
Gazing at the glow of stars (glow of stars)
The pranks that are pulled at night
And the feeling that all is right
Makes her fell like she’s at Tap (back at Tap)
She leaps from memory to memory
But realizes there’s nothing left to see
Doesn’t want to leave behind her Tap family
She walks down the hill (ooooo)
With her Polaroid in hand (ooooo)
Only to find her daughter happy through Tap’s lens
CHORUS
(Though she know her years are all gone
Tapawingo will always live on)
She remembers her summer home
Pictures scattered on the ground
She holds in her own hands
Photos of her friends
They slowly pull her in
She looks around and sees herself again
The same little girl that knew this place back then
She looks through Tap’s lens and knows she will always find
CHORUS:
Snapshots, of days of blue and gray
They pass but never fade
Moments still live on
Tapawingo, she will always be there
Her heart is at home here
Though she can’t return
Rolling down the hill (ooooo)
Splashing in the lake
Gazing at the glow of stars (glow of stars)
The pranks that are pulled at night
And the feeling that all is right
Makes her fell like she’s at Tap (back at Tap)
She leaps from memory to memory
But realizes there’s nothing left to see
Doesn’t want to leave behind her Tap family
She walks down the hill (ooooo)
With her Polaroid in hand (ooooo)
Only to find her daughter happy through Tap’s lens
CHORUS
(Though she know her years are all gone
Tapawingo will always live on)
Tune: I Love Rock and Roll
Sky turns black and winds begin to whip
Clouds are thick and lightning strikes and hits
Blues electrify, sparks begin to fly
Can you feel the power surge, it's comin’ strong and fast
Can you feel the power surge, it's comin’ strong and fast
CHORUS:
Singin’ blue team stormin’ through, grays beware we’re comin’ for you
Blue team stormin’ through, grays beware we’re comin’ for you
We’ve caught fire and oh do we feel hot
Sense our heat but touch us you cannot
We’ve got the will to win, never to give in
And the only reason is, we’re blue, true blue
And the only reason is, we’re blue, true blue
CHORUS
Clouds are thick and lightning strikes and hits
Blues electrify, sparks begin to fly
Can you feel the power surge, it's comin’ strong and fast
Can you feel the power surge, it's comin’ strong and fast
CHORUS:
Singin’ blue team stormin’ through, grays beware we’re comin’ for you
Blue team stormin’ through, grays beware we’re comin’ for you
We’ve caught fire and oh do we feel hot
Sense our heat but touch us you cannot
We’ve got the will to win, never to give in
And the only reason is, we’re blue, true blue
And the only reason is, we’re blue, true blue
CHORUS
Tune: Someone Nice Like You
Songwriter: Gray 1965: Cindy Stern (Songleader)
Smile and think about a place you love.
Does it seem so far away?
But when I close my eyes,
I then can realize,
Within this paradise,
My heart will always stay.
Turn and see that little girl again,
That girl is me again,
High on the hill.
And though her smiling face,
Has taken my old place,
It never can erase my dreams.
Laugh and think about the times we spent,
The happy days that went,
So quickly by.
What was reality,
Is now the memory,
Of what Tap used to mean to me.
Does it seem so far away?
But when I close my eyes,
I then can realize,
Within this paradise,
My heart will always stay.
Turn and see that little girl again,
That girl is me again,
High on the hill.
And though her smiling face,
Has taken my old place,
It never can erase my dreams.
Laugh and think about the times we spent,
The happy days that went,
So quickly by.
What was reality,
Is now the memory,
Of what Tap used to mean to me.
Tune: American Woman
Songwriter: Blue 2011: Izzi Mason (Captain), Rachel Levine (Co-captain), Josie Olschansky (Songleader)
so here's our story
what we did to you
you couldn't see us
bet you wish you knew
yeah we gave you quiet a scare
sorry gray it's just not fair
wish you could've seen your face
then we put you in your place
now listen
guess what happened next
you tried real hard
couldn't pass our test
blue team clearly won the fight
gray team you went home that night
(gray) gray you wanna close your eyes
here's the part that makes you cry
(bodies) bodies scattered on the ground
never even heard a sound
our mission
now you're chance to sleep
the bedtime story
makes you face defeat
try to go
try to get away
try to run
but we're here to stay
good night, sleep tight
what we did to you
you couldn't see us
bet you wish you knew
yeah we gave you quiet a scare
sorry gray it's just not fair
wish you could've seen your face
then we put you in your place
now listen
guess what happened next
you tried real hard
couldn't pass our test
blue team clearly won the fight
gray team you went home that night
(gray) gray you wanna close your eyes
here's the part that makes you cry
(bodies) bodies scattered on the ground
never even heard a sound
our mission
now you're chance to sleep
the bedtime story
makes you face defeat
try to go
try to get away
try to run
but we're here to stay
good night, sleep tight
Tune: Take Me Out (Franz Ferdenand)
Songwriter: Gray 2010: Emily Karr Kaitin (Captain), Chloe Berlin (Co-captain), Sophie Emery (Songleader)
So listen closely
The time has come to beat the blues
Those blues are shaking
Gray team is here your time is through
And here's our mission
We'll leave them broken, shattered, goodbye
Blue's will surrender
Let's join together and fight
(cut)
1,2,3!
Blue's scared, nowhere to go
Try to run but time is low
Grays will (stomp,clap,stomp) Take you down
You can run but you cannot hide
Gray's got you from all sides
Grays will (stomp,clap,stomp) Take you down
Blue's scared, nowhere to go
Try to run but time is low
(We Say)
Blue team you will be leaving here
Blue team you will be leaving here
Blue team you will be leaving here
In fear
The time has come to beat the blues
Those blues are shaking
Gray team is here your time is through
And here's our mission
We'll leave them broken, shattered, goodbye
Blue's will surrender
Let's join together and fight
(cut)
1,2,3!
Blue's scared, nowhere to go
Try to run but time is low
Grays will (stomp,clap,stomp) Take you down
You can run but you cannot hide
Gray's got you from all sides
Grays will (stomp,clap,stomp) Take you down
Blue's scared, nowhere to go
Try to run but time is low
(We Say)
Blue team you will be leaving here
Blue team you will be leaving here
Blue team you will be leaving here
In fear
So long we’ll see you again, see you again someday
For after all the world is small and we’ll be along life’s way
Good luck to you, God bless you too, it’s not goodbye we say
Just so long we’ll see you again, see you again some day
Yay ______!
For after all the world is small and we’ll be along life’s way
Good luck to you, God bless you too, it’s not goodbye we say
Just so long we’ll see you again, see you again some day
Yay ______!
Tune: Zippity Doo Da
Someone has written a postcard to Tap
Who’s it from and where is she at?
Was she a camper, blue or the gray?
I want to know so ______ please say.
Is she traveling on a teen tour?
Is she married or working or missing us so far away?
She says hello to those who she loves,
Good luck to both teams and hope you have fun
Who’s it from and where is she at?
Was she a camper, blue or the gray?
I want to know so ______ please say.
Is she traveling on a teen tour?
Is she married or working or missing us so far away?
She says hello to those who she loves,
Good luck to both teams and hope you have fun
Tune: Comedy Tonight from “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum"
Something tremendous.
Something stupendous.
Teamwork and unity this is the blue.
Something titanic.
Something gigantic
Ever for victory
This is the blue
We'll cry it out
Louder we'll shout
Fighting to try a victory no doubt
For our advisor drives onward
We're climbing skyward
Gray team the end is near for you
Triumph will be cause we are the blue.
Something stupendous.
Teamwork and unity this is the blue.
Something titanic.
Something gigantic
Ever for victory
This is the blue
We'll cry it out
Louder we'll shout
Fighting to try a victory no doubt
For our advisor drives onward
We're climbing skyward
Gray team the end is near for you
Triumph will be cause we are the blue.
Tune: Try to Remember
Songwriter: Gray 1967
Spirit unending and
Friendship there mending
To bonds which hold
Both teams together
Beauty around us and friends who surround us
Bring thoughts of Tap which last forever
Uplifting clasp of a friendly hand
Words from one who can understand
Counselors guide till miles shall divide us
Relationships we'll always remember
Competition, a part of tradition
A zeal that glows as a burning ember
Tapawingo, we'll cling to you
Campers a part of gray and blue
Our thoughts will linger throughout the year
With memories of our summers here.
Friendship there mending
To bonds which hold
Both teams together
Beauty around us and friends who surround us
Bring thoughts of Tap which last forever
Uplifting clasp of a friendly hand
Words from one who can understand
Counselors guide till miles shall divide us
Relationships we'll always remember
Competition, a part of tradition
A zeal that glows as a burning ember
Tapawingo, we'll cling to you
Campers a part of gray and blue
Our thoughts will linger throughout the year
With memories of our summers here.
Tune: Happiness Is
Songwriter: Gray 1969
Springtime comes as winter is ending
Soon we’ll be spending summer at Tap
Whispering pines and blue sky above us
So much to love as we all return
Something dear seems so very near as we live each day
There’s something here that makes us want to stay
Taking time for thought and reflection, watching as friendships blossom and grow
Able now to help one another, knowing we’ve grown up, hoping is shows
Tapawingo is not an easy thing to explain, but love is here, an ever burning flame
Time may pass and we will grow older, our lives get colder still
While we’re not here, we’ll spend the year and many hours each day
Remembering you.
Soon we’ll be spending summer at Tap
Whispering pines and blue sky above us
So much to love as we all return
Something dear seems so very near as we live each day
There’s something here that makes us want to stay
Taking time for thought and reflection, watching as friendships blossom and grow
Able now to help one another, knowing we’ve grown up, hoping is shows
Tapawingo is not an easy thing to explain, but love is here, an ever burning flame
Time may pass and we will grow older, our lives get colder still
While we’re not here, we’ll spend the year and many hours each day
Remembering you.
Tune: Renegade (Styx)
Stand aside we are the blues and we're here to stay.
We'll crush you round the camp in every way.
We've made our point now grays you hear our tune
Watch out now cause we're bound to attach real soon.
We're soaring out, cause blues are out, to gain victory.
We'll beat you grays in every way, till you are asleep.
The blues are gonna win
So you grays should now give in.
Watch out we're blue.
POW!
We'll crush you round the camp in every way.
We've made our point now grays you hear our tune
Watch out now cause we're bound to attach real soon.
We're soaring out, cause blues are out, to gain victory.
We'll beat you grays in every way, till you are asleep.
The blues are gonna win
So you grays should now give in.
Watch out we're blue.
POW!
Tune: Coast Guard Anthem
Stand up and cheer the gray team onward, on against the blue
Fighting for you one and all, we’re teammates ever true
Striving in all our competitions, with victory in sight
We’ll show the blue, our loyal crew
The gray team will always fight
Fighting for you one and all, we’re teammates ever true
Striving in all our competitions, with victory in sight
We’ll show the blue, our loyal crew
The gray team will always fight
Tune: There's a Change in My Life (Leap of Faith)
Songwriter: Blue 2001: Ari Hershey (Captain), Lauren Foster (Co-captain), Becky Snell (Songleader)
Standing by the window as the night falls
Camp is looming and I’m leaving all
I have these thoughts and feelings, I can’t explain
Things will be different in just one more day
I’m looking forward to this mystery, but the changes won’t come easily
CHORUS:
The heartaches, and friendships, I’ve found them all
Traditions and laughter, I can recall
Through the gray and the blue, I’ll always stay true
There’s a change in my life, and I owe it to you
Looking back, I see there’s nothing to fear
As my Tap years are over and goodbye’s drawing near
(As I move) As I move onward, I’ll keep camp in my heart
But in spirit, we’ll never part (we’ll never part)
CHORUS x2
Camp is looming and I’m leaving all
I have these thoughts and feelings, I can’t explain
Things will be different in just one more day
I’m looking forward to this mystery, but the changes won’t come easily
CHORUS:
The heartaches, and friendships, I’ve found them all
Traditions and laughter, I can recall
Through the gray and the blue, I’ll always stay true
There’s a change in my life, and I owe it to you
Looking back, I see there’s nothing to fear
As my Tap years are over and goodbye’s drawing near
(As I move) As I move onward, I’ll keep camp in my heart
But in spirit, we’ll never part (we’ll never part)
CHORUS x2
Tune: Join Us
Started back in ancient Greece, setting quiet and serene
Explosion, thunder, and lightning attack, blue team is back
Supported by our pep and spirit, strike hard so the grays can feel it
We’re coming clear the road cause we’re on our way, we're here to stay
Gray team fled in all direction, leaving blue team with sensations
Now we know we’ve got them under control, let’s roll
We were strengthened by our zest, proved we’re the best
Victoriously we did reign
With our banner flying high, straight to the sky
Relief had come as the blue girls won
Triumphantly we overcame
Chalk one up!
Explosion, thunder, and lightning attack, blue team is back
Supported by our pep and spirit, strike hard so the grays can feel it
We’re coming clear the road cause we’re on our way, we're here to stay
Gray team fled in all direction, leaving blue team with sensations
Now we know we’ve got them under control, let’s roll
We were strengthened by our zest, proved we’re the best
Victoriously we did reign
With our banner flying high, straight to the sky
Relief had come as the blue girls won
Triumphantly we overcame
Chalk one up!
Tune: One Tin Soldier (The Original Caste)
Songwriter: Gray 1982: Wendy Rosenberg (Captain), Tammy Kafin (Co-captain)
Starting out at camp means friendship,
Slow and painful, one on one.
Summer after summer lets us, grow together and have fun.
Shining softly, always present.
The love found here is ever strong.
It’s been the spirit and the heartbeat,
Of Tapawingo for so long.
(Chorus)
A diamond always lasts forever,
And it’s so very hard to find.
Tapawingo’s love keeps sparkling,
It’s forever present in my mind.
If the colors of the world seem dreary,
And you need some help to make it bright.
Tapawingo is your priceless treasure,
Think of camp, you’ll see the light.
Nestled midst your fondest memories,
Embedded deep within your soul.
Tap still shines its simple meaning,
To teach love is its final goal
As we grow older, and drift farther,
The lessons Tap’s taught still hold true.
Remember friendships, keep them special,
They’re the diamonds that belong to you.
(Chorus)
Slow and painful, one on one.
Summer after summer lets us, grow together and have fun.
Shining softly, always present.
The love found here is ever strong.
It’s been the spirit and the heartbeat,
Of Tapawingo for so long.
(Chorus)
A diamond always lasts forever,
And it’s so very hard to find.
Tapawingo’s love keeps sparkling,
It’s forever present in my mind.
If the colors of the world seem dreary,
And you need some help to make it bright.
Tapawingo is your priceless treasure,
Think of camp, you’ll see the light.
Nestled midst your fondest memories,
Embedded deep within your soul.
Tap still shines its simple meaning,
To teach love is its final goal
As we grow older, and drift farther,
The lessons Tap’s taught still hold true.
Remember friendships, keep them special,
They’re the diamonds that belong to you.
(Chorus)
Tune: Bibbity, Boppity, Boo
Songwriter: Blue 1958
Step on the scale, what is the verdict,
Tell me how much you weigh.
Gain or lose how many pounds,
Today is weight-check day.
Give your desserts to me, no more seconds for you,
If you've been cheating on your eatting,
This will show where you grew.
Step on the scale, what is the verdict,
Tell me how much you weigh.
Gain or lose how many pounds,
Today is weight-check day.
Tell me how much you weigh.
Gain or lose how many pounds,
Today is weight-check day.
Give your desserts to me, no more seconds for you,
If you've been cheating on your eatting,
This will show where you grew.
Step on the scale, what is the verdict,
Tell me how much you weigh.
Gain or lose how many pounds,
Today is weight-check day.
Tune: Half of My Hometown
Songwriter: Blue 2023: Josie Sirowich (captain), Evie Denbo (co-captain), Norah Pond (songleader)
Summer’s flown by like it always has
Our sand’s run through the hourglass
How can I stop time
Could I just rewind
To each tight embrace that would last for days (hold my)
You hold my hand as the sunlight fades (hand now)
How can I let go
This is all I know
CHORUS:
As I’m saying goodbye
I keep my head held high
Taking one last look
Tears well in my eyes
Blurring all the years I spent
Now I just see a dark road ahead
If I walk away, will this remain
Oh will memories slowly fade
I don’t know how to leave the place where I was raised
It’s time to go
And I don’t know
(Tapawingo)
If you’ll always be my home
When I shut my eyes, I can see the trees
When I listen close, I still hear the breeze
I feel them all around
(All the sisters found)
My heart’s on the hillside, I swallow my fear
What happens if I’m not here year after year
Well soon I’ll know
You’ll be with me as I grow
Friendships drew me
Lessons live through me
All you gave to me
Shapes me now
(As I’m saying goodbye
Keep my head held high
Take one last look
Tears in my eyes
Thanks to all the years I spent)
Now I see a bright light ahead
As I walk ahead, this will remain
And my memories, they won’t fade
I now know how to leave the place where I was raised
It’s time to go
And I know
(Tapawingo)
You’ll always be my home
Our sand’s run through the hourglass
How can I stop time
Could I just rewind
To each tight embrace that would last for days (hold my)
You hold my hand as the sunlight fades (hand now)
How can I let go
This is all I know
CHORUS:
As I’m saying goodbye
I keep my head held high
Taking one last look
Tears well in my eyes
Blurring all the years I spent
Now I just see a dark road ahead
If I walk away, will this remain
Oh will memories slowly fade
I don’t know how to leave the place where I was raised
It’s time to go
And I don’t know
(Tapawingo)
If you’ll always be my home
When I shut my eyes, I can see the trees
When I listen close, I still hear the breeze
I feel them all around
(All the sisters found)
My heart’s on the hillside, I swallow my fear
What happens if I’m not here year after year
Well soon I’ll know
You’ll be with me as I grow
Friendships drew me
Lessons live through me
All you gave to me
Shapes me now
(As I’m saying goodbye
Keep my head held high
Take one last look
Tears in my eyes
Thanks to all the years I spent)
Now I see a bright light ahead
As I walk ahead, this will remain
And my memories, they won’t fade
I now know how to leave the place where I was raised
It’s time to go
And I know
(Tapawingo)
You’ll always be my home
Songwriter: Blue 2013: Emily Walsh (Captain), Lizzie Riska (Co-captain), Robyn Moss (Songleader)
Sun beats down from a cloudless sky
sparks that same twinkle in her eyes
She just wants to go back in time, to her camp days
Step by step, it all comes back
Faded bonds from memories past
Redefined at last
CHORUS:
There's that same soft a whisper
blowin' in the trees
Though the time has passed she will always believe
That beyond the scenery her love is tied
Oh it's bittersweet in summer time
Tap moves on
All wrapped up in a golden haze
Campers dance through her past days
She listens to the words she sang
Echoes of her past
Letting go she sees
Younger girls beneath those trees
CHORUS
Forever Tap will stay
sparks that same twinkle in her eyes
She just wants to go back in time, to her camp days
Step by step, it all comes back
Faded bonds from memories past
Redefined at last
CHORUS:
There's that same soft a whisper
blowin' in the trees
Though the time has passed she will always believe
That beyond the scenery her love is tied
Oh it's bittersweet in summer time
Tap moves on
All wrapped up in a golden haze
Campers dance through her past days
She listens to the words she sang
Echoes of her past
Letting go she sees
Younger girls beneath those trees
CHORUS
Forever Tap will stay
Tune: Edelweis
Songwriter: Red Team (Counselor show), 1971
Sun comes up, Tap awakes
Sharing moments together
Gray and blue, friendships true
Memories lasting forever
Summer of fun how we’ve laughed and grown
Laughed and grown together
Sun goes down, love we’ve found
Hearts remain here forever.
Sharing moments together
Gray and blue, friendships true
Memories lasting forever
Summer of fun how we’ve laughed and grown
Laughed and grown together
Sun goes down, love we’ve found
Hearts remain here forever.
Tune: Schweppes Commercial
Sun goes down, campfires glowing, so ______ guess where you are going
Grab your sticks and come on down (yea yea)
The marshmallows roastin goldeny brown, sticky faces all around (yea yea)
We’d like to thank the seniors for this special treat,
You've now made our Sunday Evening complete
It’s been out of sight, say goodnight
Grab your sticks and come on down (yea yea)
The marshmallows roastin goldeny brown, sticky faces all around (yea yea)
We’d like to thank the seniors for this special treat,
You've now made our Sunday Evening complete
It’s been out of sight, say goodnight
Tune: Scooby Doo
Songwriter: Blue 1986
Sweepin’ the floor and makin’ our bed and pickin’ up all of our junk
Check the score from day to day seeing how the nurse inspected the bunk
Tell us, tell us who won, now that the week is all done
We’ve worked real hard and we want our prize
So tell us who won bunk inspection.
What about the seniors?
Check the score from day to day seeing how the nurse inspected the bunk
Tell us, tell us who won, now that the week is all done
We’ve worked real hard and we want our prize
So tell us who won bunk inspection.
What about the seniors?
Tune: Little Shop of Horrors
T-5, buckle up gray
4, our rocket’s revved up
3, we’re cleared for lift off
2, and we are outta here
1, blast off
Soaring up, gray team starts to rise, rocket’s hot, we’re gray team’s enterprise
Don’t look back, blues have shrunk in size, we’re claimin’ the skies
Up in space, teamwork is the base for our speeding pace
Hey blues don’t stare, it’s us up there
Safe inside, gray girls work with pride, to ensure success
Oh yeah we are the best
Far away (stop) there’s no stopping gray from our destiny
We’re talkin’ the planet, planet Tapawingo
Grays take over, we’re using rocket lingo
Plant our flag, Tap’s universe belongs to the gray
It’s been quite a day
Zooming home, blue team still is wishing
Grays had not succeeded in their mission
Can’t they see, we’re fueled by our ambition
(We’re hot, go gray, we got, our way, we fought, to say)
This space odyssey, will always be
Gray’s victory, oh yeah
4, our rocket’s revved up
3, we’re cleared for lift off
2, and we are outta here
1, blast off
Soaring up, gray team starts to rise, rocket’s hot, we’re gray team’s enterprise
Don’t look back, blues have shrunk in size, we’re claimin’ the skies
Up in space, teamwork is the base for our speeding pace
Hey blues don’t stare, it’s us up there
Safe inside, gray girls work with pride, to ensure success
Oh yeah we are the best
Far away (stop) there’s no stopping gray from our destiny
We’re talkin’ the planet, planet Tapawingo
Grays take over, we’re using rocket lingo
Plant our flag, Tap’s universe belongs to the gray
It’s been quite a day
Zooming home, blue team still is wishing
Grays had not succeeded in their mission
Can’t they see, we’re fueled by our ambition
(We’re hot, go gray, we got, our way, we fought, to say)
This space odyssey, will always be
Gray’s victory, oh yeah
T-A-P-A-W-I-N-G-O
Tapawingo, Tapawingo
We sing to thee, fairest of all the camps
Give her three times three, oh campers
Long may we cherish her
Faithful we’ll be, Tapawingo, Tapawingo
For you and me.
Tapawingo, Tapawingo
We sing to thee, fairest of all the camps
Give her three times three, oh campers
Long may we cherish her
Faithful we’ll be, Tapawingo, Tapawingo
For you and me.
Tune: Unsinkable Molly Brown
Take a look around you please
We've dirty feet, dirty hair, dirty knees
And even though the lake is drinking water pure
We need a shower for sure
So won't you take some sound advice
A hot shower would feel nice
So if there's time today
Dick, don't delay
We'll be clean again, hurray.
We've dirty feet, dirty hair, dirty knees
And even though the lake is drinking water pure
We need a shower for sure
So won't you take some sound advice
A hot shower would feel nice
So if there's time today
Dick, don't delay
We'll be clean again, hurray.
Songwriter: Gray 2006: Casi Ivery (Captain), Caroline Heyman (Co-captain), Marielle Taft (Songleader)
Take a step back and see yourself here
Walk through this path, to me it’s now clear
That my journey’s over yet you’re just beginning to see
Memories I hold, they’re following me
You’ll soon have your own, forever a key
To lock in these moments so easily passing us by
Chorus:
Summers have passed but they don’t fade away
Come into your own through the blue and the gray
I’ve dried all my tears with the comfort to know (follow me)
Camp remains here and continues to grow (follow and grow)
I know that you’ll pause to take it all in
The times that we’ve spent we can never relive
Sunsets that glisten beneath the bright blanket of stars
Warm summer breeze, seems to always be there
In this place we call home, soon enough we can share
For you’ll be renewing the feelings that I used to know
Memories I hold, they’re following me
You’ll soon have your own, forever a key
To lock in these moments so easily passing us by
Chorus
Continues to grow.
Continues to lock in these moments so easily passing us by.
Walk through this path, to me it’s now clear
That my journey’s over yet you’re just beginning to see
Memories I hold, they’re following me
You’ll soon have your own, forever a key
To lock in these moments so easily passing us by
Chorus:
Summers have passed but they don’t fade away
Come into your own through the blue and the gray
I’ve dried all my tears with the comfort to know (follow me)
Camp remains here and continues to grow (follow and grow)
I know that you’ll pause to take it all in
The times that we’ve spent we can never relive
Sunsets that glisten beneath the bright blanket of stars
Warm summer breeze, seems to always be there
In this place we call home, soon enough we can share
For you’ll be renewing the feelings that I used to know
Memories I hold, they’re following me
You’ll soon have your own, forever a key
To lock in these moments so easily passing us by
Chorus
Continues to grow.
Continues to lock in these moments so easily passing us by.
Take me back to gray and blue
Gray and blue
Gray and blue
That's where I long to be
With friends so dear to me
Swimming in our own keyes pond
All the sports we are so fond
Life is so grand it's a real promised land
Gray and blue
Back to you.
Gray and blue
Gray and blue
That's where I long to be
With friends so dear to me
Swimming in our own keyes pond
All the sports we are so fond
Life is so grand it's a real promised land
Gray and blue
Back to you.
Tune: Come on Eileen
Takes you by surprise, feel the ground beneath you shake
Watch out for the blue earthquake
Hold on, it’s coming, take care, start running
Panic strikes, the blues are psyched for victory
Pressure’s rising underneath your feet, blue victory will be complete
Watch us shake now the earth starts to rock, oh the grays are in shock
So take cover, we can’t be stopped
Blue team stands tall, grays crumble and fall
With our teamwork, we’ll be number one
It’s here, blue sensation, feel our team’s vibration
Gray fears termination
Can't get away
(Now you’ve been told, caught in our hold, gray
can’t get away)
We’re rumblin’
It’s here, blue sensation, feel our team’s vibration
Gray fears termination
We’re shakin’ and quakin’, look out gray
Watch out for the blue earthquake
Hold on, it’s coming, take care, start running
Panic strikes, the blues are psyched for victory
Pressure’s rising underneath your feet, blue victory will be complete
Watch us shake now the earth starts to rock, oh the grays are in shock
So take cover, we can’t be stopped
Blue team stands tall, grays crumble and fall
With our teamwork, we’ll be number one
It’s here, blue sensation, feel our team’s vibration
Gray fears termination
Can't get away
(Now you’ve been told, caught in our hold, gray
can’t get away)
We’re rumblin’
It’s here, blue sensation, feel our team’s vibration
Gray fears termination
We’re shakin’ and quakin’, look out gray
Tune: More Hearts Than Mine (in the stars)
Songwriter: Blue Team 2022: Sasha P. (Captain), Jordan B. (Co-Captain), Scarlett S. (Songleader)
Taking in the beauty as the night falls
My world revolves ‘round moments just like this
Because I know summer skies like these are rare
I can’t help wondering if it’s fair
That when I’m gone it’s tap’s view that I’ll miss
So as I sit under the starlight’
That illuminates my life
I take comfort knowing camp will still remain
Oh, it hurts to know
That I won’t see you tomorrow
I’ll hold you deep in my heart
Forever you’ll be my home
It was simple looking from the outside (oooo)
Knowing we would see these stars again (oooo)
But now that our world has turned a thousand times
We soon will have to realize
The endless nights are coming to an end
So as I sit under the starlight
That illuminated my life
I take comfort knowing camp will still remain
And if I had another second
I know just how I’d spend it
Reliving all those golden summer days
Oh it hurts to know
That I won’t see you tomorrow
I’ll hold you deep in my heart
Forever you’ll be my home
Forever you’ll be my home
My world revolves ‘round moments just like this
Because I know summer skies like these are rare
I can’t help wondering if it’s fair
That when I’m gone it’s tap’s view that I’ll miss
So as I sit under the starlight’
That illuminates my life
I take comfort knowing camp will still remain
Oh, it hurts to know
That I won’t see you tomorrow
I’ll hold you deep in my heart
Forever you’ll be my home
It was simple looking from the outside (oooo)
Knowing we would see these stars again (oooo)
But now that our world has turned a thousand times
We soon will have to realize
The endless nights are coming to an end
So as I sit under the starlight
That illuminated my life
I take comfort knowing camp will still remain
And if I had another second
I know just how I’d spend it
Reliving all those golden summer days
Oh it hurts to know
That I won’t see you tomorrow
I’ll hold you deep in my heart
Forever you’ll be my home
Forever you’ll be my home
Tune: Inch by Inch
Tap curtain close your eyes
Or you’ll ruin the surprise
A great show we’re sure to see
But wait for the piano key
Wait for the piano key
HIT IT __________!
Or you’ll ruin the surprise
A great show we’re sure to see
But wait for the piano key
Wait for the piano key
HIT IT __________!
Tap girls we are leaving you
Another year's gone by
We'll begin our lives anew
Under some other sky
The years may come
The years may go
But still our camp lives on
'6_-'6_ wish us luck with this song.
Another year's gone by
We'll begin our lives anew
Under some other sky
The years may come
The years may go
But still our camp lives on
'6_-'6_ wish us luck with this song.
Tap girls from all across the country
Happily greet at summers start
Through winter weather
Hearts stay together
Although good friends are far apart
Reunited the gray and blue
Renewing friendships and making new
These summer days go by like lightening
Once more it’s time to say good-bye
And though we may leave you
The camp will all cleave to
Our memories will never die
Happily greet at summers start
Through winter weather
Hearts stay together
Although good friends are far apart
Reunited the gray and blue
Renewing friendships and making new
These summer days go by like lightening
Once more it’s time to say good-bye
And though we may leave you
The camp will all cleave to
Our memories will never die
Tune: Perhaps Love (John Denver)
Songwriter: Blue 1983
Tap has give us that something rare
This special place called home
And week by week in rain or shine
My friend you’re not alone
Day by day I’ve grown to care,
And we’ve so much to share
My love for you is true beyond compare
The bond between us cannot break
For it is much too strong
And although someday we’ll be apart
It’s here where we belong
And though it’s sure we’ll change in time
Our friendship won’t grow old
These memories our minds forever hold
When days have come and there’s been pain
We’ve always found our way
Though times of trouble sometimes come
Our friendship still won’t stray
And thanks to you, I’ll always know
Someone’s there just for me
With others I can’t be myself
With you I can be free
Our days together end so soon,
And we must say good-bye
Though winter months are long and cold
The time does seem to fly
When summer comes a brand new start
Our friendship blooms anew
And though we’ve changed my best friend
I LOVE YOU! (hand signal for “I LOVE YOU”)
This special place called home
And week by week in rain or shine
My friend you’re not alone
Day by day I’ve grown to care,
And we’ve so much to share
My love for you is true beyond compare
The bond between us cannot break
For it is much too strong
And although someday we’ll be apart
It’s here where we belong
And though it’s sure we’ll change in time
Our friendship won’t grow old
These memories our minds forever hold
When days have come and there’s been pain
We’ve always found our way
Though times of trouble sometimes come
Our friendship still won’t stray
And thanks to you, I’ll always know
Someone’s there just for me
With others I can’t be myself
With you I can be free
Our days together end so soon,
And we must say good-bye
Though winter months are long and cold
The time does seem to fly
When summer comes a brand new start
Our friendship blooms anew
And though we’ve changed my best friend
I LOVE YOU! (hand signal for “I LOVE YOU”)
Tune: East Carolina Alma Mater
Tapawingo camp so true
We will always love you
Your spirit ever
We'll forget you never
Keyes Pond so very clear
Mem'ries held are dear
Our Tapawingo is in our hearts.
We will always love you
Your spirit ever
We'll forget you never
Keyes Pond so very clear
Mem'ries held are dear
Our Tapawingo is in our hearts.
Tapawingo fair and true
With our hearts we belong to you
As we guide through the years with you
We will love you though we are gone.
Songmeet and banquet night
Are our cherished and hearts delight
As we sing in the fire's light
Visions of the days that have passed.
Through the years our memories cling around you.
Peace and happiness always surround you.
Let there be no goodbyes
For the thoughts of you never dies
We'll return to you by and by
To Tapawingo we love.
With our hearts we belong to you
As we guide through the years with you
We will love you though we are gone.
Songmeet and banquet night
Are our cherished and hearts delight
As we sing in the fire's light
Visions of the days that have passed.
Through the years our memories cling around you.
Peace and happiness always surround you.
Let there be no goodbyes
For the thoughts of you never dies
We'll return to you by and by
To Tapawingo we love.
Tune: Umbrellas of Cherbourg
Songwriter: Blue 1966
Tapawingo helps us to forget our fears.
Brings us close to nature lets us live with peers
Mixes playing with learning
Keeps our spirit burning
Leaving at the end
To return again.
When we think what Tapawingo does for us
We shall always be grateful that we had our chance
To take part in it's joys
And in the sorrow of
Leaving at the end to n'ere return again
Brings us close to nature lets us live with peers
Mixes playing with learning
Keeps our spirit burning
Leaving at the end
To return again.
When we think what Tapawingo does for us
We shall always be grateful that we had our chance
To take part in it's joys
And in the sorrow of
Leaving at the end to n'ere return again
Tune: Daybreak (Barry Manilow)
Songwriter: Blue 1978
Tapawingo sprit surrounds us, like a rainbow of love
Come on into its circle, reaching for each other
Helping others dreams to come true
They sparkle on forever
As we return, friendships renewed, love in the air, to grow and to share
It’s those friendships that keep us so near,
It's that feeling that makes Tap so dear
And we realize it’s what brings us here
With strength, love, and faith all throughout the year
Learning what to be, by working with, others each day, helps us grow together
Taking every challenge, accepting every risk helps you know just where you are going
Now that we feel, ourselves to be one, living our life, knowing we’ve won
We need those friendships that keep us so near,
It's that feeling that makes Tap so dear
And we realize it’s what brings us here
With strength, love, and faith all throughout the year.
Come on into its circle, reaching for each other
Helping others dreams to come true
They sparkle on forever
As we return, friendships renewed, love in the air, to grow and to share
It’s those friendships that keep us so near,
It's that feeling that makes Tap so dear
And we realize it’s what brings us here
With strength, love, and faith all throughout the year
Learning what to be, by working with, others each day, helps us grow together
Taking every challenge, accepting every risk helps you know just where you are going
Now that we feel, ourselves to be one, living our life, knowing we’ve won
We need those friendships that keep us so near,
It's that feeling that makes Tap so dear
And we realize it’s what brings us here
With strength, love, and faith all throughout the year.
Tune: Only One (James Taylor)
Songwriter: Blue 1993
Tapawingo unites us together, linking future along with the past
Memories of Tap will always last, and though we may part at the summer’s end,
We’ll remain in the heart of a friend
CHORUS:
Tap’s rhythm fills my mind, music of times gone by
Though the summer must end, the music will never die
Blue and Gray sing together in harmony, musical memories hold them strong
All our friendships here are a lasting song
Special times we’ve shared, won’t be gone
We’ll remain in the heart of a friend
CHORUS
Years at camp may be left behind
Treasured thoughts in the corner of your mind
Whispering tunes scattered to the wind, slowly etched onto a page of time
Return to our minds again
Tap’s rhythm fills my mind, music of times gone by
Though the time here slips by, and the melodies fade,
Though the summer must end, the music will never die
Memories of Tap will always last, and though we may part at the summer’s end,
We’ll remain in the heart of a friend
CHORUS:
Tap’s rhythm fills my mind, music of times gone by
Though the summer must end, the music will never die
Blue and Gray sing together in harmony, musical memories hold them strong
All our friendships here are a lasting song
Special times we’ve shared, won’t be gone
We’ll remain in the heart of a friend
CHORUS
Years at camp may be left behind
Treasured thoughts in the corner of your mind
Whispering tunes scattered to the wind, slowly etched onto a page of time
Return to our minds again
Tap’s rhythm fills my mind, music of times gone by
Though the time here slips by, and the melodies fade,
Though the summer must end, the music will never die
Tune: The Girl from Ipanema
Songwriter: Blue 1965
Tapawingo, a place that we turn to
A summer home we yearn to return to.
Tapawingo, hear our tribute to you.
Summers went quickly the days flew.
Then through the winters we missed you.
We feel your spirit the year through.
You have given us so much to cherish.
Your light is not one that will perish.
Tapawingo, we wish you could hold us.
But life must go on, the world must enfold us
Tapawingo to you our thoughts we entrust.
A summer home we yearn to return to.
Tapawingo, hear our tribute to you.
Summers went quickly the days flew.
Then through the winters we missed you.
We feel your spirit the year through.
You have given us so much to cherish.
Your light is not one that will perish.
Tapawingo, we wish you could hold us.
But life must go on, the world must enfold us
Tapawingo to you our thoughts we entrust.
Tune: Front Porch Lookin' In
Songwriter: Gray 2004
Tapawingo, place of joy, I call my summer home
No one seems to understand this world that’s all our own
Speeding up on down the hill, my legs kick up behind
This feeling of amazement, it happens every time
We can sing all day and laugh all night, and wake up wanting more
The friendships here we can’t explain, they leave us feeling sure
CHORUS:
When I look up at the stars at night, I’ll see my every dream
With girls that are my family, I know I can believe
All the friendships so true, both the gray and blue
It takes my breath away, Tapawingo, place of joy
Looking all around the bunk my friends lay by my side
It’s late at night, a joke is made, our laughter we can’t hide
We sit around the circle and I look across to see
The girls I shared that moment with are now my family
Traditions we have grown to love are nature to us now
Forever we’ll appreciate and help show others how
It’s hard to see what camp is about (It’s ooh)
When you’re looking in, not when you’re looking out
CHORUS
It takes my breath away, Tapawingo, place of joy
No one seems to understand this world that’s all our own
Speeding up on down the hill, my legs kick up behind
This feeling of amazement, it happens every time
We can sing all day and laugh all night, and wake up wanting more
The friendships here we can’t explain, they leave us feeling sure
CHORUS:
When I look up at the stars at night, I’ll see my every dream
With girls that are my family, I know I can believe
All the friendships so true, both the gray and blue
It takes my breath away, Tapawingo, place of joy
Looking all around the bunk my friends lay by my side
It’s late at night, a joke is made, our laughter we can’t hide
We sit around the circle and I look across to see
The girls I shared that moment with are now my family
Traditions we have grown to love are nature to us now
Forever we’ll appreciate and help show others how
It’s hard to see what camp is about (It’s ooh)
When you’re looking in, not when you’re looking out
CHORUS
It takes my breath away, Tapawingo, place of joy
Tapawingo, Tapawingo
Let your banners fly
Let the blue and let the gray
Float up into the sky (rah rah rah)
Let the beauty of our camp days
Linger in our hearts
Gather up your treasures here
Before you part.
Let your banners fly
Let the blue and let the gray
Float up into the sky (rah rah rah)
Let the beauty of our camp days
Linger in our hearts
Gather up your treasures here
Before you part.
Tune: Florida State University Hymm to the Garnett and the Gold
Songwriter: Blue 1956
Tapawingo, you we all love
Through the rain or sun
Trees so tall and mountains so high
Reaching to the sky
With our many friends we have
And our counselors too
We will ever love these things
Tapawingo, true.
Through the rain or sun
Trees so tall and mountains so high
Reaching to the sky
With our many friends we have
And our counselors too
We will ever love these things
Tapawingo, true.
Tune: Beautiful Crazy (Luke Combs)
Songwriter: Gray Team: Rose B. (C), Gabby J.(co), Jemima E. (song)
Taps blow at nightfall
Now the day is done
Girls sit reflecting
And gone is the sun
Lights flicker on
Glistening starlight
Framing the sky
Flashes of fireflies
Catching their eyes
Meanwhile
(Taps comes to life)
CHORUS
They close their eyes
And in their minds
They’re brought back
To summertime
The shadows are dancing
Now they’re understanding
Here is where they belong
Though their light dims
Tap will always live on
Morning is coming
As dawn starts to break
Shutting eyes tightly
For memories sake
Holding on
(The glow of their days)
CHORUS
They’ll never say goodbye
(Our lights are intertwined)
Now the day is done
Girls sit reflecting
And gone is the sun
Lights flicker on
Glistening starlight
Framing the sky
Flashes of fireflies
Catching their eyes
Meanwhile
(Taps comes to life)
CHORUS
They close their eyes
And in their minds
They’re brought back
To summertime
The shadows are dancing
Now they’re understanding
Here is where they belong
Though their light dims
Tap will always live on
Morning is coming
As dawn starts to break
Shutting eyes tightly
For memories sake
Holding on
(The glow of their days)
CHORUS
They’ll never say goodbye
(Our lights are intertwined)
Songwriter: Gray 1986
It’s somebody’s birthday today
Whose birthday? ______’s birthday
How old is she? 2,4,6,8,10….
That special day has rolled around, your birthday is here now
That one time of year, wow!
A phone call from your parents
Seated with your bunk and friends it’s sure to be jolly
A cake made by ______
We all wish you a happy birthday, ______
When your table calls knit one, pearl two
You’re gonna get that kiss (Yoo hoo)
Oh my gosh, he’s coming closer! What shall I do?
Rush to get your mail, care packages, Hallmarks with lots to say
Officially now (age) its been one heck of a day
Whose birthday? ______’s birthday
How old is she? 2,4,6,8,10….
That special day has rolled around, your birthday is here now
That one time of year, wow!
A phone call from your parents
Seated with your bunk and friends it’s sure to be jolly
A cake made by ______
We all wish you a happy birthday, ______
When your table calls knit one, pearl two
You’re gonna get that kiss (Yoo hoo)
Oh my gosh, he’s coming closer! What shall I do?
Rush to get your mail, care packages, Hallmarks with lots to say
Officially now (age) its been one heck of a day
Tune: Glory of Love (Peter Cetera)
Songwriter: Gray 1998: Lindsay Foster (Captain), Julie Falchuk (Co-captain), Liz Braemer (Songleader)
The air is growing cold, my summer days unfold
And soon they’ll all become my memories
I don’t want to be set free, promise to remember me
CHORUS:
Here at Tap, we have all grown together
Forming a friendship that’s honest and true
Now and forever, my mind is set there
For I shed a tear cause my days here are few
You’ve taught me to stand tall, you’ve seen me through it all
Camp has made me what I am today
I don’t want to lose you, I don’t want to be on my own
CHORUS
Now and forever, my mind is set there
For I shed a tear cause my days here are few
And soon they’ll all become my memories
I don’t want to be set free, promise to remember me
CHORUS:
Here at Tap, we have all grown together
Forming a friendship that’s honest and true
Now and forever, my mind is set there
For I shed a tear cause my days here are few
You’ve taught me to stand tall, you’ve seen me through it all
Camp has made me what I am today
I don’t want to lose you, I don’t want to be on my own
CHORUS
Now and forever, my mind is set there
For I shed a tear cause my days here are few
Tune: In Too Deep
The alarm has been sounded, blues gather around and it’s time to fight once again
The strength of this fierce team will lead us straight to victory
As the passion in our eyes intimidates
Gray team stops dead in their tracks, we hear them mumble, “oh no, blue team is back!”
CHORUS:
Any task, we’ll meet
Any team, defeat
Challenge us, we’ll pull through
Determined and reliable, yeah we’re undeniable blue
The echo of our feet forces gray team to retreat, haunted by the memory of blue victories
Blue team powers on ahead, like an army we are led
Bring on the challenge, gray, yeah that’s what we said
One gray girl turns to the next, whispering, “wish those blues would give us a rest!”
(1, 2, 3)
Our unity will never break, it’s more than this fight that’s at stake
That’s how it’s gonna stay, so catch your breath gray
We’ll be back before you can say
CHORUS
(Yeah we're undeniable blue)
The strength of this fierce team will lead us straight to victory
As the passion in our eyes intimidates
Gray team stops dead in their tracks, we hear them mumble, “oh no, blue team is back!”
CHORUS:
Any task, we’ll meet
Any team, defeat
Challenge us, we’ll pull through
Determined and reliable, yeah we’re undeniable blue
The echo of our feet forces gray team to retreat, haunted by the memory of blue victories
Blue team powers on ahead, like an army we are led
Bring on the challenge, gray, yeah that’s what we said
One gray girl turns to the next, whispering, “wish those blues would give us a rest!”
(1, 2, 3)
Our unity will never break, it’s more than this fight that’s at stake
That’s how it’s gonna stay, so catch your breath gray
We’ll be back before you can say
CHORUS
(Yeah we're undeniable blue)
The beach is hot and the blues are out, they’re in the water just splashing about
Little do they know they’re gonna get hurt, the gray shark’s here and you’re its dessert
(Shark attack!) It is fearless, the king of the seas
(Can’t stop) it’s toothy grin causes blues to freeze
Racing silently, it chooses its prey and it zeros in on helpless blue
Try and fight but gray will always pursue
Bite, rip, tear, chew, gray shark’s got you
Waves are whipping, help us blues say, fear is crippling, shark says no way
Come on blues now it won’t be long, we’re twice your size and twice as strong
Come on blues don’t be afraid, we’ll devour you whole, that’s why gray was made
The beach is cold, not a blue in sight
Passers by stop and shiver with fright
The gray shark’s won and a lesson’s been learned
Stay back from shore, now the tide has turned
Bite, rip, tear, chew, gray shark’s got you
Gray shark swims on, hot on blue’s wake, back of their minds, run for your sake
GOTCHA (clap)!
Little do they know they’re gonna get hurt, the gray shark’s here and you’re its dessert
(Shark attack!) It is fearless, the king of the seas
(Can’t stop) it’s toothy grin causes blues to freeze
Racing silently, it chooses its prey and it zeros in on helpless blue
Try and fight but gray will always pursue
Bite, rip, tear, chew, gray shark’s got you
Waves are whipping, help us blues say, fear is crippling, shark says no way
Come on blues now it won’t be long, we’re twice your size and twice as strong
Come on blues don’t be afraid, we’ll devour you whole, that’s why gray was made
The beach is cold, not a blue in sight
Passers by stop and shiver with fright
The gray shark’s won and a lesson’s been learned
Stay back from shore, now the tide has turned
Bite, rip, tear, chew, gray shark’s got you
Gray shark swims on, hot on blue’s wake, back of their minds, run for your sake
GOTCHA (clap)!
Tune: Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
The blues are really cookin’ now we’re on our way
We’ve got ourselves together and we’re here to say
That our spirits soaring high, you better watch us now or we’ll be zooming by
We’re really zapping now like only blues know how
With all our might we’re gonna fight to prove that we’re dynamite
Our strength and power prove that we are bound to win
The energy inside us makes the gray team spin
Cause we’ve made it all clear
that when the blue team attacks the grays defeat will be near
As we are sizzling the grays are fizzling
Grays are fearin’ cause we’re nearin’ and we mean victory! Oh yea!
We’ve got ourselves together and we’re here to say
That our spirits soaring high, you better watch us now or we’ll be zooming by
We’re really zapping now like only blues know how
With all our might we’re gonna fight to prove that we’re dynamite
Our strength and power prove that we are bound to win
The energy inside us makes the gray team spin
Cause we’ve made it all clear
that when the blue team attacks the grays defeat will be near
As we are sizzling the grays are fizzling
Grays are fearin’ cause we’re nearin’ and we mean victory! Oh yea!
The bunk was calm, the lights were low
Taps had blown an hour ago
The door flew open, a bucket fell down
There was water all around
I stumbled over to hit the sack
And in my bed I found a jack
Something appeared to be wrong with the sheet
I couldn't seem to move my feet
Short sheet beds, put shaving cream on the pillow
Vaseline on toilet seats
Waking up to find no crest for your teeth
No soap, no underware, where did it all go
Take a look around the bunk
Or ask the campers, they will know
They've had fun just pulling pranks on their counselor
Soon we're gonna get them back
Their unmentionables will lie in a stack
In the lost and found, or on the flag pole
Watch out campers, the time is here
To get you is our goal.
Taps had blown an hour ago
The door flew open, a bucket fell down
There was water all around
I stumbled over to hit the sack
And in my bed I found a jack
Something appeared to be wrong with the sheet
I couldn't seem to move my feet
Short sheet beds, put shaving cream on the pillow
Vaseline on toilet seats
Waking up to find no crest for your teeth
No soap, no underware, where did it all go
Take a look around the bunk
Or ask the campers, they will know
They've had fun just pulling pranks on their counselor
Soon we're gonna get them back
Their unmentionables will lie in a stack
In the lost and found, or on the flag pole
Watch out campers, the time is here
To get you is our goal.
Tune: Conviction of the Heart (Kenny Loggins)
Songwriter: Gray 1999: Lori Lerman (Captain), Jody Goodman (Co-captain), Liz Hanft (Songleader)
The dance that brings together friends, we wonder how it all will end
We are the dancers, learning to move as one
At first we’re scared and unsure to open the door
Releasing our fears, slowly we’re more secure
The rhythm of Tapawingo’s dance
First step is blue, next step gray, traditions linger from past days
Take my hand, dance with me, it’s our time to shine
Feeling Tap’s beat deep in our hearts, gives us the courage to dance center stage
Proud while preserving, the legacy of the dance
Embracing footsteps from years past, cherish the old, but add our own
Reflecting the times that we’ve spent, together always in step
The little footsteps we hear, are learning the dance, to teach it in turn
Our camp days fill us with the rhythm of Tapawingo’s dance
Year after year, the dance unfolds, telling the story of our summers here
Deep inside we know it’s true, Tap we owe it all to you
Year after year, the dance unfolds, telling the story of our summers here
Deep inside we know it’s true, Tap we owe it all to you (Round)
We are the dancers, learning to move as one
At first we’re scared and unsure to open the door
Releasing our fears, slowly we’re more secure
The rhythm of Tapawingo’s dance
First step is blue, next step gray, traditions linger from past days
Take my hand, dance with me, it’s our time to shine
Feeling Tap’s beat deep in our hearts, gives us the courage to dance center stage
Proud while preserving, the legacy of the dance
Embracing footsteps from years past, cherish the old, but add our own
Reflecting the times that we’ve spent, together always in step
The little footsteps we hear, are learning the dance, to teach it in turn
Our camp days fill us with the rhythm of Tapawingo’s dance
Year after year, the dance unfolds, telling the story of our summers here
Deep inside we know it’s true, Tap we owe it all to you
Year after year, the dance unfolds, telling the story of our summers here
Deep inside we know it’s true, Tap we owe it all to you (Round)
Tune: Least Complicated (Indigo Girls)
Songwriter: Gray 1997: Lauren Spies (Captain), Anne Nicholson (Co-captain), Jenny Slate (Songleader)
The dawn unfolds with quiet ease, leaves rustle glinting bright in the breeze
Tap waits in serenity, its sounds are draped in silence
But then the footsteps of the campers arrive
It won’t be long now ‘til this place comes alive
We hear the awakening of Tapawingo’s heartbeat
It consists of the sounds of the whispering girls at night
And the cheers from a game as it reaches its height
And the solemn pledge of friendship bound tight
CHORUS:
These sounds are combined as the voice comes to be
It’s the heartbeat of Tap and I hear it within me
It’s the singing as it dances down the hill, it’s the echoes of laughter
And these sounds carry on, right until we’re gone, but return the summer after
CHORUS x2
Tap waits in serenity, its sounds are draped in silence
But then the footsteps of the campers arrive
It won’t be long now ‘til this place comes alive
We hear the awakening of Tapawingo’s heartbeat
It consists of the sounds of the whispering girls at night
And the cheers from a game as it reaches its height
And the solemn pledge of friendship bound tight
CHORUS:
These sounds are combined as the voice comes to be
It’s the heartbeat of Tap and I hear it within me
It’s the singing as it dances down the hill, it’s the echoes of laughter
And these sounds carry on, right until we’re gone, but return the summer after
CHORUS x2
Tune: Candy (Robbie Williams)
Songwriter: Blue Team: Nati H. (C), Abby L. (Co.), Hannah M. (Song)
The day we’ve been dreading
Our time here is ending
Our duffels are waiting to be packed up
Check the bunk, clear the coffins, and all your shelves
These shorts belong to someone else
Grab your hairbrush, camera, pillowcase
You’re on your way now
Hell no, we won’t go
Never gonna be ready to go back home
Get your medicine, money, and telephone
It’s time to start your packing
Our time here is ending
Our duffels are waiting to be packed up
Check the bunk, clear the coffins, and all your shelves
These shorts belong to someone else
Grab your hairbrush, camera, pillowcase
You’re on your way now
Hell no, we won’t go
Never gonna be ready to go back home
Get your medicine, money, and telephone
It’s time to start your packing
Tune: High Hoe, High Hoe (Snow White)
The days come round (clap clap)
To look through lost and found
I've lost my blues my saddle shoes
And I've looked all around
I can not find (clap clap)
Those clothes I left behind
I searched and searched all over Tap
Where is that bathing cap
I think I spy (clap clap)
My regulation tie
My mother sewed the name tapes on
She'd die if they were gone
And finally (clap clap)
There's nothing left for me
I have once more what I had before
Now ends my plea.
To look through lost and found
I've lost my blues my saddle shoes
And I've looked all around
I can not find (clap clap)
Those clothes I left behind
I searched and searched all over Tap
Where is that bathing cap
I think I spy (clap clap)
My regulation tie
My mother sewed the name tapes on
She'd die if they were gone
And finally (clap clap)
There's nothing left for me
I have once more what I had before
Now ends my plea.
Tune: The Ants Go Marching/Where Have You Been
Songwriter: Blue 2012: Hannah Kelsey (Captain), Tenieya Hinds (Co-captain), Emily Walsh (Songleader)
The fight is on we’ll get you gray beware, beware
You thought you were alone, you’re wrong
We’re here, we’re here
You’re out of luck, you’re time is through
The blues are here to conquer you
Cause there’s no escaping blue
True blue
Blue blue
Blue, blue, blue, blue
Blue’s are here to stay
And the battle’s just begun
Blue’s are coming strong
So gray you better run
Blue’s are here to stay
And the battle’s just begun
Blue’s are coming strong
So gray you better run
Gray are you scared
Cause we are about to fight
Fight
Fight… fight…
The fight is on we’ll get you gray beware, beware
You thought you were alone, you’re wrong
We’re here, we’re here
You’re out of luck, you’re time is through
The blues are here to conquer you
Cause there’s no escaping blue
True blue
You thought you were alone, you’re wrong
We’re here, we’re here
You’re out of luck, you’re time is through
The blues are here to conquer you
Cause there’s no escaping blue
True blue
Blue blue
Blue, blue, blue, blue
Blue’s are here to stay
And the battle’s just begun
Blue’s are coming strong
So gray you better run
Blue’s are here to stay
And the battle’s just begun
Blue’s are coming strong
So gray you better run
Gray are you scared
Cause we are about to fight
Fight
Fight… fight…
The fight is on we’ll get you gray beware, beware
You thought you were alone, you’re wrong
We’re here, we’re here
You’re out of luck, you’re time is through
The blues are here to conquer you
Cause there’s no escaping blue
True blue
By and by I will be passin' through to see you once again
And spend a day or two just bein' with you friend
And then I will be on my way to who knows where this time
Seems like all these days are beezin' by and none of them are mine.
CHORUS:
Thinkin' now of good times that we had
When all our days were good and none were bad
Reflectin' on some mem'ries, I'm feelin' sort of sad
Thinkin' of the good ties that we had.
Seems like only yesterday when you first came my way
Since then we've become the best of friends
Though I seldom see you, you're always in my mind
Friends that mean as much as you, are pretty hard to find.
CHORUS
You know I've often wondered if my life you be the same
I wonder if I really would have changed
But thinkin' of you now seems to let me know somehow
There never could have been another way.
Maybe we could take a few days at the end of spring
And travel like we used to when time didn't mean a thing
We could talk about our feelings and how our lives have grown
When you're traveling with a friend the open road becomes your home.
CHORUS
And spend a day or two just bein' with you friend
And then I will be on my way to who knows where this time
Seems like all these days are beezin' by and none of them are mine.
CHORUS:
Thinkin' now of good times that we had
When all our days were good and none were bad
Reflectin' on some mem'ries, I'm feelin' sort of sad
Thinkin' of the good ties that we had.
Seems like only yesterday when you first came my way
Since then we've become the best of friends
Though I seldom see you, you're always in my mind
Friends that mean as much as you, are pretty hard to find.
CHORUS
You know I've often wondered if my life you be the same
I wonder if I really would have changed
But thinkin' of you now seems to let me know somehow
There never could have been another way.
Maybe we could take a few days at the end of spring
And travel like we used to when time didn't mean a thing
We could talk about our feelings and how our lives have grown
When you're traveling with a friend the open road becomes your home.
CHORUS
Tune: One Friend (Dan Seals)
Songwriter: Blue 1995: Jenn Falchuk (Captain), Lindsay Goodman (Co-captain), Danie Streisand (Songleader)
The gray and blue you wear today is what I wore back then
I was a camper long ago, I still remember when
My special Tapawingo is where you’re going to
I found a place to call my own, I want the same for you
Your summer days will quickly fly, the beauty that you’ll find
Though years have passed, my memories last, they’re always on my mind
Please don’t take for granted, the love that I hold true
I found a place to call my own, I want the same for you
CHORUS:
So look out toward the waters and know that I was there
Keep traditions glowing, and know that others care
Glance up at the same sky, and see the stars I knew
I found a place to call my own, I want the same for you
In your eyes, the truth is found, you can’t see what’s ahead
And so my child, you must be off, remember what I said
Each moment there is special, I learned this as I grew
I found a place to call my own, I want the same for you
CHORUS
I was a camper long ago, I still remember when
My special Tapawingo is where you’re going to
I found a place to call my own, I want the same for you
Your summer days will quickly fly, the beauty that you’ll find
Though years have passed, my memories last, they’re always on my mind
Please don’t take for granted, the love that I hold true
I found a place to call my own, I want the same for you
CHORUS:
So look out toward the waters and know that I was there
Keep traditions glowing, and know that others care
Glance up at the same sky, and see the stars I knew
I found a place to call my own, I want the same for you
In your eyes, the truth is found, you can’t see what’s ahead
And so my child, you must be off, remember what I said
Each moment there is special, I learned this as I grew
I found a place to call my own, I want the same for you
CHORUS
Songwriter: Gray 2017
The Gray team's charging so get out of our way
Through this race we will blow the crowd away
Our blood is rushing at the line
Our energy will paint the sky
(3,2,1, the race has begun)
Now blues run
You try to keep the lead but we're bolting past one stride at a time
We will take it back
Blue you knew your time here would be done
So face defeat cause we've already won
Hey we're back
Listen up blue
It is our time to dominate you
We will chase and overtake you
You are done and we've replaced you
Gray's on the road for victory
And the end is in sight
We are miles ahead and your future's not bright
The thought of losing clouds your mind
You're always gonna stay behind
(We've crossed the line, the crowd comes alive)
No more time, we are the champions
And we will be back
There's no place for you
It's our gray attack.
Blue you knew your time here would be done
So face defeat cause we've already won
Hey we're back
Listen up blue
It is our time to dominate you
We will chase and overtake you
You are done and we've replaced you
Hey we're back.
Through this race we will blow the crowd away
Our blood is rushing at the line
Our energy will paint the sky
(3,2,1, the race has begun)
Now blues run
You try to keep the lead but we're bolting past one stride at a time
We will take it back
Blue you knew your time here would be done
So face defeat cause we've already won
Hey we're back
Listen up blue
It is our time to dominate you
We will chase and overtake you
You are done and we've replaced you
Gray's on the road for victory
And the end is in sight
We are miles ahead and your future's not bright
The thought of losing clouds your mind
You're always gonna stay behind
(We've crossed the line, the crowd comes alive)
No more time, we are the champions
And we will be back
There's no place for you
It's our gray attack.
Blue you knew your time here would be done
So face defeat cause we've already won
Hey we're back
Listen up blue
It is our time to dominate you
We will chase and overtake you
You are done and we've replaced you
Hey we're back.
Tune: Peter Pan Peanut Butter
The grays know, the blues know, best of all the counselors know
Our head counselor, the greatest yet, our (girl/boy) ______ is the one, you bet
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
Our head counselor, the greatest yet, our (girl/boy) ______ is the one, you bet
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
Tune: For Good
Songwriter: Gray 2015
The journey’s said to shape each and every girl into her own
Combination of things that she will learn (ahhhh)
She’s heard the friendships she will form will blossom into, something complex and beautiful
CHORUS:
But could a place she hasn’t come to know reveal countless pieces of herself that are yet to show
Unaware of the moments that will alter her path
Unsure of the friendships that forever impact
(She can’t see that she’ll be changed for the better)
What will she find here
Will she become her own
As she arrived
To echoes of harmony
Second thoughts, cloud her mind and leave her scared
For the tasks that lie unwavering ahead (ahhhh)
But she faced her fears, growing stronger as she strived
CHORUS
(And as Tap grew on her)
She noticed the strength, of the family
She had made so fast
At last she felt of her summer home
A place once filled with doubt was now her own
Now aware of the moments that had altered her path
(That had altered path)
Now sure of the friendships that forever impact
She now sees that she’s been changed for the better
She now sees that she’s been changed for the better
What will she find here
What will she find here
(What has she found here)
She has become her own
Combination of things that she will learn (ahhhh)
She’s heard the friendships she will form will blossom into, something complex and beautiful
CHORUS:
But could a place she hasn’t come to know reveal countless pieces of herself that are yet to show
Unaware of the moments that will alter her path
Unsure of the friendships that forever impact
(She can’t see that she’ll be changed for the better)
What will she find here
Will she become her own
As she arrived
To echoes of harmony
Second thoughts, cloud her mind and leave her scared
For the tasks that lie unwavering ahead (ahhhh)
But she faced her fears, growing stronger as she strived
CHORUS
(And as Tap grew on her)
She noticed the strength, of the family
She had made so fast
At last she felt of her summer home
A place once filled with doubt was now her own
Now aware of the moments that had altered her path
(That had altered path)
Now sure of the friendships that forever impact
She now sees that she’s been changed for the better
She now sees that she’s been changed for the better
What will she find here
What will she find here
(What has she found here)
She has become her own
Tune: When I Grow Up
Songwriter: Gray 1987
The last campfire is slowly dying, the coals have only a glow
The sunset fades, the air grows chilly, two girls by the fire alone
They both must leave soon, goodbyes are hard to say
The feelings are true, but words get in the way
The past has been special, but the future holds doubt
So they ask will our friendship fade out
They’ve shared so much, the joy and laughter, the tears and heartaches too
Their friendship strong when each summer comes
But what'll happen when it’s finally through
Their bond has lasted although they’re blue and gray
True friends are worth more than any color game
The past has been special, but the future holds doubt
So they ask will our friendship fade out
When the winter months put miles between them, they’ll both feel lonely and sad
But the bond of Tap will forever link them, so they know that it’s not so bad
They sky grows dark, their hands join one last time
But the memories will never leave their mind
The past has been special, but the future holds doubt
And they know that’s what friendship’s about.
The sunset fades, the air grows chilly, two girls by the fire alone
They both must leave soon, goodbyes are hard to say
The feelings are true, but words get in the way
The past has been special, but the future holds doubt
So they ask will our friendship fade out
They’ve shared so much, the joy and laughter, the tears and heartaches too
Their friendship strong when each summer comes
But what'll happen when it’s finally through
Their bond has lasted although they’re blue and gray
True friends are worth more than any color game
The past has been special, but the future holds doubt
So they ask will our friendship fade out
When the winter months put miles between them, they’ll both feel lonely and sad
But the bond of Tap will forever link them, so they know that it’s not so bad
They sky grows dark, their hands join one last time
But the memories will never leave their mind
The past has been special, but the future holds doubt
And they know that’s what friendship’s about.
Tune: The Candyman/Give Me a Break (1980s TV Sitcom)
Songwriter: Blue 1984
Tune: The Candyman
The meal is nearly over (the meal is nearly over)
The plates are put away (the plates are put away)
Before we are dismissed there’s just one thing we'd like to say
Is there something for dessert? (Is there something for dessert?)
We know there’s something for dessert (We know there’s something for dessert)
Dessert is such a treat, it’s our favorite thing to eat, it keeps the Tap girls sweet (And aren't the Tap girls sweet)
The cooks will bake and bake, they know just what it takes
To make the meal nutritious with such precisely balanced dishes
We’ll wait for them to grant our wishes
Tune: Give Me a Break (1980s TV Sitcom)
Here comes dessert what will it be?
I can't wait till I find out.
Cookies bars or brownies my favorite treat
Whatever it is I'll be around
No more table hopping
No more fresh fruit swapping
Just eat that dessert right now
Shove it in your mouth
The faster you eat it the faster you get seconds
Pick a number for that cookie or you can forget it
I want dessert!
The meal is nearly over (the meal is nearly over)
The plates are put away (the plates are put away)
Before we are dismissed there’s just one thing we'd like to say
Is there something for dessert? (Is there something for dessert?)
We know there’s something for dessert (We know there’s something for dessert)
Dessert is such a treat, it’s our favorite thing to eat, it keeps the Tap girls sweet (And aren't the Tap girls sweet)
The cooks will bake and bake, they know just what it takes
To make the meal nutritious with such precisely balanced dishes
We’ll wait for them to grant our wishes
Tune: Give Me a Break (1980s TV Sitcom)
Here comes dessert what will it be?
I can't wait till I find out.
Cookies bars or brownies my favorite treat
Whatever it is I'll be around
No more table hopping
No more fresh fruit swapping
Just eat that dessert right now
Shove it in your mouth
The faster you eat it the faster you get seconds
Pick a number for that cookie or you can forget it
I want dessert!
The mighty Blue team striving onward
Is out for a victory today
Our banner held high
Soaring up to the sky
Displaying our strength to the Gray
Courageously we will defeat them
Our spirit is ever so true
With all our might we possess
We'll march on to success and shout
The great name Blue!
Is out for a victory today
Our banner held high
Soaring up to the sky
Displaying our strength to the Gray
Courageously we will defeat them
Our spirit is ever so true
With all our might we possess
We'll march on to success and shout
The great name Blue!
Tune: Cat's in the Cradle (Harry Chapin)
Songwriter: Blue 1985
The pattern is picked from the very start, we each are a color and we play a part
We’re single threads, weaved as one, as a tapestry we’ve just begun
The loom is Tapawingo, it’s knit with care, blended with the love we share (there)
Blended with the love we share
Chorus:
As the tapestry unfolds before our eyes, the beauty of the cloth is no surprise
The magic of the piece shimmers bright, reflecting our colors so right
The tapestry has just begun, the blue and gray are mixed as one
Each moment here adds another shade
The love we share will never fade
As the days move on, the pattern shows
Reflecting our love as it grows (here)
Reflecting our love as it grows
Chorus
The summer is over and we cannot stay, the tapestry is rolled up and stored away
When we’re at home and we think of Tap, the pattern in our minds it will unwrap
Once again we see the image of our summer here
And the thought of camp brings a tear
The thought of camp brings a tear
We’re single threads, weaved as one, as a tapestry we’ve just begun
The loom is Tapawingo, it’s knit with care, blended with the love we share (there)
Blended with the love we share
Chorus:
As the tapestry unfolds before our eyes, the beauty of the cloth is no surprise
The magic of the piece shimmers bright, reflecting our colors so right
The tapestry has just begun, the blue and gray are mixed as one
Each moment here adds another shade
The love we share will never fade
As the days move on, the pattern shows
Reflecting our love as it grows (here)
Reflecting our love as it grows
Chorus
The summer is over and we cannot stay, the tapestry is rolled up and stored away
When we’re at home and we think of Tap, the pattern in our minds it will unwrap
Once again we see the image of our summer here
And the thought of camp brings a tear
The thought of camp brings a tear
Tune: Cheeseburger in Paradise (Jimmy Buffett)
Songwriter: Blue 1992
The potions that we mix are sizzling
Cause we're bound to beat the gray team tonight
Adding in a touch of strength and of spirit
And throwing in a pinch of power and might.
And with the wave of our wand our energy soars
And the smoke rises through the air
Now the gray team spell for a gray team yell
Can overcome the power of our wizard's glare.
Chorus:
Our magic will prove to you (we're the blue)
Strength spirit and teamwork too (see us through)
Our potions with members true
Guide us through
Our magical spell is cast on the gray
The sparks will fly as they try to run away
Our powerful chant makes the others shake with fair
Better beware cause the mighty wizard's here.
Chorus
Now the battle is over and the wizard can rest
As he puts his magic wand away.
The future is clear in our crystal ball
That the grays will fall and the blues will win the day.
Now you see the blue supremacy
Nothing can top our team
The grays have lost
And they'll have to pay the cost
Of trying to challenge our wizard's beam
Chorus
Go Blue!
Cause we're bound to beat the gray team tonight
Adding in a touch of strength and of spirit
And throwing in a pinch of power and might.
And with the wave of our wand our energy soars
And the smoke rises through the air
Now the gray team spell for a gray team yell
Can overcome the power of our wizard's glare.
Chorus:
Our magic will prove to you (we're the blue)
Strength spirit and teamwork too (see us through)
Our potions with members true
Guide us through
Our magical spell is cast on the gray
The sparks will fly as they try to run away
Our powerful chant makes the others shake with fair
Better beware cause the mighty wizard's here.
Chorus
Now the battle is over and the wizard can rest
As he puts his magic wand away.
The future is clear in our crystal ball
That the grays will fall and the blues will win the day.
Now you see the blue supremacy
Nothing can top our team
The grays have lost
And they'll have to pay the cost
Of trying to challenge our wizard's beam
Chorus
Go Blue!
Tune: Get a Clue
The pressure’s on, your shakin’ as you peer into the distance
You turn your back, prepare to run, but feel a strong resistance
So brace yourself, we’re coming through
And there’s nothing you can do to stop the blue
CHORUS:
Hey grays you see, no way to flee
Your enemy (clap, clap)
Blue’s bound for victory
MAKE WAY, BEWARE!
Victory (clap, clap)
As blues begin to turn up the heat
Grays you cower back in defeat
(Now blues are taking over)
People scatter as the crowd shouts to the grays in warning
RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! It’s your only hope
If you wanna last ‘til morning
Grays are swarming everywhere
We’re gonna give them quite a scare
Hang around here if you dare
We’ll plow right through, you better get prepared
CHORUS
The end has come, this fight is done
Blues have won
You turn your back, prepare to run, but feel a strong resistance
So brace yourself, we’re coming through
And there’s nothing you can do to stop the blue
CHORUS:
Hey grays you see, no way to flee
Your enemy (clap, clap)
Blue’s bound for victory
MAKE WAY, BEWARE!
Victory (clap, clap)
As blues begin to turn up the heat
Grays you cower back in defeat
(Now blues are taking over)
People scatter as the crowd shouts to the grays in warning
RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! It’s your only hope
If you wanna last ‘til morning
Grays are swarming everywhere
We’re gonna give them quite a scare
Hang around here if you dare
We’ll plow right through, you better get prepared
CHORUS
The end has come, this fight is done
Blues have won
Tune: Power of Two (Indigo Girls)
Songwriter: Blue 2000: Rachel Patterson (Captain), Sophie Honik (Co-captain), Katie Duchowny (Songleader)
The rays shine down on the nest of comfort, warming all that lies within
The young bird fears to venture out, caught up in its feelings of doubt
The time has come to learn and grow, found at Tapawingo
‘Cause here’s a place with the security of living, woven in with tender feeling
CHORUS:
Spread your wings and fly, don’t be afraid of soaring high
When you look down, upon Tap the memories in your mind they will unwrap
If in time the winds push you down, your family at Tap is on the ground
To catch you when you feel the need to rest
Tapawingo’s love gives back from the nest
The bird here learns to look in herself, gaining independence
The lessons here grow day by day, knowing that in time she can’t stay
(oh the gray and blue) The gray and blue add competition, she finally understands tradition
Her wings grow stronger as the days move on, her free of flying soon gone
She now reflects on the lessons she has learned, ready to explore the world
It’s time to leave but she’ll always remember her home of Tap
home of Tap
home of Tap
CHORUS
The young bird fears to venture out, caught up in its feelings of doubt
The time has come to learn and grow, found at Tapawingo
‘Cause here’s a place with the security of living, woven in with tender feeling
CHORUS:
Spread your wings and fly, don’t be afraid of soaring high
When you look down, upon Tap the memories in your mind they will unwrap
If in time the winds push you down, your family at Tap is on the ground
To catch you when you feel the need to rest
Tapawingo’s love gives back from the nest
The bird here learns to look in herself, gaining independence
The lessons here grow day by day, knowing that in time she can’t stay
(oh the gray and blue) The gray and blue add competition, she finally understands tradition
Her wings grow stronger as the days move on, her free of flying soon gone
She now reflects on the lessons she has learned, ready to explore the world
It’s time to leave but she’ll always remember her home of Tap
home of Tap
home of Tap
CHORUS
Tune: Together
Songwriter: Blue 1981
The screen has been drawn
The lights are all gone
Get ready the reels are a'rolling
What kind will it be
A funny comedy
A romance a thriller or Disney
Go get your jammies
And cuddle tight
We're gonna see a movie tonight
Get going and on with the show
BREAD LINE!!!
The lights are all gone
Get ready the reels are a'rolling
What kind will it be
A funny comedy
A romance a thriller or Disney
Go get your jammies
And cuddle tight
We're gonna see a movie tonight
Get going and on with the show
BREAD LINE!!!
Tune: Don’t Let Him Steal Your Heart Away (Phil Collins)
Songwriter: Blue 1984
The seabirds cry and the tide rushes in
The beach comes alive and another summer begins
Surrounded by an ocean of time
Tapawingo sits like an island in my mind
Don’t let your island fade away
The grains of sand each one unique
Blending together to form a family
carried by waves of time
To a home that we have never left behind
Don’t let your island fade away
Oh Tapawingo (there you are) there you are
(Right where) right where you’ve always been from the start
Such a special place
When I get troubles (ease my mind) I can see
The shimmer of each grain will reflect on me
My summer island will always be a part of me
A storm may rise and the seas get rough
The horizon dims and we think that we’ve had enough
But always in the back of our minds we remember the friendships
And all our happy times
Don’t let your island fade away
The shoreline fades as the tide slips away
we drift from the beach we go our seperate ways
Our summer will stay with us even when we're apart
And those magical memories will always be in our hearts
Don’t let your island fade away
Oh Tapawingo (there you are) there you are
(Right where) right where you’ve always been from the start
Such a special place
When I get troubles (ease my mind) I can see
The shimmer of each grain will reflect on me
My summer island will always be a part of me
The birds take flight for a wintery shore
Until next year when they turn back once more
Like the birds that are drawn back home
We’ll return to the place that we have always known
Our island will never fade away
The beach comes alive and another summer begins
Surrounded by an ocean of time
Tapawingo sits like an island in my mind
Don’t let your island fade away
The grains of sand each one unique
Blending together to form a family
carried by waves of time
To a home that we have never left behind
Don’t let your island fade away
Oh Tapawingo (there you are) there you are
(Right where) right where you’ve always been from the start
Such a special place
When I get troubles (ease my mind) I can see
The shimmer of each grain will reflect on me
My summer island will always be a part of me
A storm may rise and the seas get rough
The horizon dims and we think that we’ve had enough
But always in the back of our minds we remember the friendships
And all our happy times
Don’t let your island fade away
The shoreline fades as the tide slips away
we drift from the beach we go our seperate ways
Our summer will stay with us even when we're apart
And those magical memories will always be in our hearts
Don’t let your island fade away
Oh Tapawingo (there you are) there you are
(Right where) right where you’ve always been from the start
Such a special place
When I get troubles (ease my mind) I can see
The shimmer of each grain will reflect on me
My summer island will always be a part of me
The birds take flight for a wintery shore
Until next year when they turn back once more
Like the birds that are drawn back home
We’ll return to the place that we have always known
Our island will never fade away
Tune: The Tide is High
Songwriter: BTL 2017
The sisters say that it’s been so long
Andro, Skylemar, or Wigwam
Brothers are all around
Smiling faces can be found
(Oh yeah)
It’s all planned out and now the day is here
Brothers come from far and near
Minutes like no time has passed
Brother sister day at last
(Oh yeah)
Andro, Skylemar, or Wigwam
Brothers are all around
Smiling faces can be found
(Oh yeah)
It’s all planned out and now the day is here
Brothers come from far and near
Minutes like no time has passed
Brother sister day at last
(Oh yeah)
Tune: Our Song (Ron Pope)
Songwriter: Blue 2011: Izzi Mason (Captain), Rachel Levine (Co-captain), Josie Olschansky (Songleader)
The sky fades blue
The stars soon align
As time stands still
Our world comes to light
The clouds part ways
Our moon breaks through
Glancing up above
there's no way to compare
A feeling we know
of the place we all share
Set far away
Tap holds our hearts
Like shooting stars
that paint the night
We find ourselves
As we take flight
Chorus:
So when we search the sky
For things we know
We find the promise of love
That helps us grow
(Ohhh)
Together we're home
As our youth fades
The dawn sets in
The colors change
And reflect where we've been
Through gray and blue
We trace our path
Like stars that lived
So long ago
Our place of joy
Will always glow
(Chorus)
Watch the sun rise above us
Ohhh
Linking hands say goodbye
Ohh
But we know in our hearts
We'll return to find
(Chorus)
The stars soon align
As time stands still
Our world comes to light
The clouds part ways
Our moon breaks through
Glancing up above
there's no way to compare
A feeling we know
of the place we all share
Set far away
Tap holds our hearts
Like shooting stars
that paint the night
We find ourselves
As we take flight
Chorus:
So when we search the sky
For things we know
We find the promise of love
That helps us grow
(Ohhh)
Together we're home
As our youth fades
The dawn sets in
The colors change
And reflect where we've been
Through gray and blue
We trace our path
Like stars that lived
So long ago
Our place of joy
Will always glow
(Chorus)
Watch the sun rise above us
Ohhh
Linking hands say goodbye
Ohh
But we know in our hearts
We'll return to find
(Chorus)
Tune: As I Look to the Sky (Train)
Songwriter: Gray 2011: Lily Epstein (Captain), Emma Toner (Co-captain), Hayley Greason (Songleader)
The stitching's torn, the wool is worn
the list it grows, her years are sewn on
her document of time
and rests atop the faded gray
the patches lay, preserved by memories past
so old yet so alive
she's told me 'bout her summer stories
and I sit waiting for my time to come
to make some of my own
Chorus:
As I sew in each thread
I revive what camp meant to her
her end is my new start (end is my new start)
with this blanket I feel
the warmth and comfort Tap gave her
and I know I'll find my way with it here
the yellows, greens, the reds and blues
colors change as summers do
patches keep their hue so bright,
her memories still shine through
and she placed them down with care
the years formed a small pattern there
and in the empty space she left
is where my patch will rest
(Chorus)
and I know I'll find my waaay
she once held the blanket bare
no patches yet of her life there
and year by year it wrapped her more
in Tapawingo's love
as I go on my own way
I'll carry what she's told me
and all she's ever shown me
(first part of Chorus)
Round:
with this blanket I feel
the warmth and comfort Tap gave her
and I know I'll find my way with it here
(and I know I'll find my way with it here)
the list it grows, her years are sewn on
her document of time
and rests atop the faded gray
the patches lay, preserved by memories past
so old yet so alive
she's told me 'bout her summer stories
and I sit waiting for my time to come
to make some of my own
Chorus:
As I sew in each thread
I revive what camp meant to her
her end is my new start (end is my new start)
with this blanket I feel
the warmth and comfort Tap gave her
and I know I'll find my way with it here
the yellows, greens, the reds and blues
colors change as summers do
patches keep their hue so bright,
her memories still shine through
and she placed them down with care
the years formed a small pattern there
and in the empty space she left
is where my patch will rest
(Chorus)
and I know I'll find my waaay
she once held the blanket bare
no patches yet of her life there
and year by year it wrapped her more
in Tapawingo's love
as I go on my own way
I'll carry what she's told me
and all she's ever shown me
(first part of Chorus)
Round:
with this blanket I feel
the warmth and comfort Tap gave her
and I know I'll find my way with it here
(and I know I'll find my way with it here)
Songwriter: Gray 2009: Michelle Unger (Captain), Haley Walsh (Co-captain), Erin Caplan (Songleader)
the sun burnt out all light is gone
you find yourself in darkness
the earth crumbles at your feet
the worlds near end
this chaos this calamity
there's no way to escape it
the worlds colors fade away and now all that you see is gray
(harmony) gray- - - -
chorus 1:
our strength cannot be matched
prepared to unleash our furry out on you
beware
chorus 2:
gray team floods the sky
our shadow blocks out blues past
(harmony) end of blue
your future is gray
this is your final day
watch as we surface from the dark
closing in on the blue team
its not long until the gray
apocalypse defeats the blue
(harmony) gray - - - -
chorus 1+2
this is the (harmony) final day
you find yourself in darkness
the earth crumbles at your feet
the worlds near end
this chaos this calamity
there's no way to escape it
the worlds colors fade away and now all that you see is gray
(harmony) gray- - - -
chorus 1:
our strength cannot be matched
prepared to unleash our furry out on you
beware
chorus 2:
gray team floods the sky
our shadow blocks out blues past
(harmony) end of blue
your future is gray
this is your final day
watch as we surface from the dark
closing in on the blue team
its not long until the gray
apocalypse defeats the blue
(harmony) gray - - - -
chorus 1+2
this is the (harmony) final day
Tune: When I’m 64
The temperature reads a hundred degrees, it’s too hot for sports (splishy, splashy, splash)
______ just called a general swim, I’ll get my suit and towel and I'll jump right in
Where should I swim, the cribs or the lanes, the slide is so much fun
We’ll have the best time, we’ll have a wet time
Hooray for general swim
BUDDY CHECK!
______ just called a general swim, I’ll get my suit and towel and I'll jump right in
Where should I swim, the cribs or the lanes, the slide is so much fun
We’ll have the best time, we’ll have a wet time
Hooray for general swim
BUDDY CHECK!
Tune: Theme Song from “Arthur”
Songwriter: Gray 1986
The theatre closed down for the winter
Summer arriving, the stage must be set
Props are dug up, the makeup taken out
Backstage the actors tremble
The lights are adjusted, the costumes fitted
The curtain is drawn, the play has come to life
Beams of the spotlight shine on Tapawingo, different actors, separate scenes
Players hiring laughter and love to each production
Performances go on (performances go on),
Friendships will grow strong (friendships will grow strong),
All summer long
Combining the lines we’ve written, our script represents the Tap traditions
One actor stumbles, another lends a hand
As the weeks pass, the acts blend together
Sharing with others the stage we treasure
At summer’s end, our finale unites us all
The actors join hands and conclude their show with pride
Special feelings, from inside
In the back of our minds, the show will play forever
Performances go on (performances go on),
Friendships will grow strong (friendships will grow strong),
All summer long
Summer arriving, the stage must be set
Props are dug up, the makeup taken out
Backstage the actors tremble
The lights are adjusted, the costumes fitted
The curtain is drawn, the play has come to life
Beams of the spotlight shine on Tapawingo, different actors, separate scenes
Players hiring laughter and love to each production
Performances go on (performances go on),
Friendships will grow strong (friendships will grow strong),
All summer long
Combining the lines we’ve written, our script represents the Tap traditions
One actor stumbles, another lends a hand
As the weeks pass, the acts blend together
Sharing with others the stage we treasure
At summer’s end, our finale unites us all
The actors join hands and conclude their show with pride
Special feelings, from inside
In the back of our minds, the show will play forever
Performances go on (performances go on),
Friendships will grow strong (friendships will grow strong),
All summer long
Tune: My Little Pony theme song
Songwriter: Gray Team 2022: Emily L. (Captain), Zoe F. (Co-Captain), Avery C. (Songleader)
The time has come for us
To gather round and listen in
Will there be candy
Or will there be winners in the end
Camp, team, or novelty
(What will it be)
And we can’t wait to bring
This song back to life
Now we can keep camp alive
To gather round and listen in
Will there be candy
Or will there be winners in the end
Camp, team, or novelty
(What will it be)
And we can’t wait to bring
This song back to life
Now we can keep camp alive
Tune: Coke Is It
Songwriter: Gray 1985
The word's been spread around
That a HOT force is stalking the ground
Blues beware
Let us through - clear the way - 'cause its true
The next one to hear the rumor is you (pass it on)
Our flame is burning stronger and higher
(Don't get burnt)
As blue wood turns into gray fire
(Stoke us up)
Our smoke will leave you lost in the game
See our flame - burning HOT
Exploding with steam,
Our heat makes the Blues scream
So step back and prepare
For what we will do
We're charging on foward
To beat the blue
(Feel the heat)
Our sparks are flying everywhere
(Bright as stars)
Blues hide your eyes from the gray team's glare.
(Shield yourselves)
Gray's on fire. HOT!
That a HOT force is stalking the ground
Blues beware
Let us through - clear the way - 'cause its true
The next one to hear the rumor is you (pass it on)
Our flame is burning stronger and higher
(Don't get burnt)
As blue wood turns into gray fire
(Stoke us up)
Our smoke will leave you lost in the game
See our flame - burning HOT
Exploding with steam,
Our heat makes the Blues scream
So step back and prepare
For what we will do
We're charging on foward
To beat the blue
(Feel the heat)
Our sparks are flying everywhere
(Bright as stars)
Blues hide your eyes from the gray team's glare.
(Shield yourselves)
Gray's on fire. HOT!
Tune: Ripple Effect
Songwriter: BTL 2019
The words have no meaning
None of it makes sense
How harmonies and melodies help other girls connect
She hears the girls around
Embracing through the songs
She doesn’t seem to know the words and cannot sing along
Her heart aches to belong
Cause when she sings it feels wrong
She doesn’t know it yet
But
CHORUS:
The notes echo throughout time
Never lost or broken
She’ll always have them by her side
Even at her lowest
(A rhythm that beats through her heart)
Tapawingo’s music
Forever in her mind (ooooo)
Song by song, she starts to join in
As time went on she caught along
And now it all makes sense
How blue and gray are bonded
By simple melodies
Through words passed down she now has found that she can sing with ease
Unfamiliar sounds are now home
They have helped her feel less alone
And now she is started to see
That
CHORUS
(She now knows how it feels to belong
Familiar words will live on)
When alone she will never feel lost
Cause
CHORUS
None of it makes sense
How harmonies and melodies help other girls connect
She hears the girls around
Embracing through the songs
She doesn’t seem to know the words and cannot sing along
Her heart aches to belong
Cause when she sings it feels wrong
She doesn’t know it yet
But
CHORUS:
The notes echo throughout time
Never lost or broken
She’ll always have them by her side
Even at her lowest
(A rhythm that beats through her heart)
Tapawingo’s music
Forever in her mind (ooooo)
Song by song, she starts to join in
As time went on she caught along
And now it all makes sense
How blue and gray are bonded
By simple melodies
Through words passed down she now has found that she can sing with ease
Unfamiliar sounds are now home
They have helped her feel less alone
And now she is started to see
That
CHORUS
(She now knows how it feels to belong
Familiar words will live on)
When alone she will never feel lost
Cause
CHORUS
Tune: Son of Man (Tarzan/Phil Collins)
Songwriter: Blue 1999: Becca Kleinman (Captain), Lizzie Grodd (Co-captain), Sam Stoller (Songleader)
The years have faded details, so I’m longing to return
To this special place I used to call my home
This time has made me wonder, have traditions stayed the same
All I have are memories of the friendships that I’ve made
CHORUS:
Time has passed since I’ve been gone, but gray and blue are just as strong
Tapawingo filled my days; though I’m gone it’s where my thoughts remain
My heart is beating faster, as I see the place I knew
I hear the joy and laughter, and I feel the love so true
The past has been repeated, everyone still cares
This will stay a special place for every girl to share
CHORUS
To this special place I used to call my home
This time has made me wonder, have traditions stayed the same
All I have are memories of the friendships that I’ve made
CHORUS:
Time has passed since I’ve been gone, but gray and blue are just as strong
Tapawingo filled my days; though I’m gone it’s where my thoughts remain
My heart is beating faster, as I see the place I knew
I hear the joy and laughter, and I feel the love so true
The past has been repeated, everyone still cares
This will stay a special place for every girl to share
CHORUS
Tune: Those Were the Days
There goes that phone again
Do you remember when we could get calls whenever they came through?
The phone line must be free, it’s no emergency, if it’s for me what am I going to do?
If I can’t talk today, I’ll find some other way, I’ll even try to sneak in to the shack
Oh how I hope and pray that Jane won’t say, Camp Tapawingo, sorry don’t call back
Do you remember when we could get calls whenever they came through?
The phone line must be free, it’s no emergency, if it’s for me what am I going to do?
If I can’t talk today, I’ll find some other way, I’ll even try to sneak in to the shack
Oh how I hope and pray that Jane won’t say, Camp Tapawingo, sorry don’t call back
Tune: Meatballs
Songwriter: Gray 1983
There’s a ______ game today, go out and cheer for blue and gray
Both teams are dynamite, let’s go, let’s fight, cause the spirit’s out of sight
They’ve been practicing for so long, both our teams are really strong
Show your sportsmanship and skill, the game will be a super thrill
Kicking, swinging, shooting, scoring, teammates’ voices always roaring
Though we know that whether win or lose, the grays and blues will all be friends in the end
[Followed by Friends, Friends, Friends]
Both teams are dynamite, let’s go, let’s fight, cause the spirit’s out of sight
They’ve been practicing for so long, both our teams are really strong
Show your sportsmanship and skill, the game will be a super thrill
Kicking, swinging, shooting, scoring, teammates’ voices always roaring
Though we know that whether win or lose, the grays and blues will all be friends in the end
[Followed by Friends, Friends, Friends]
They raise their brush (they raise their brush)
The color war starts (color war starts)
The blues will conquer gray with their art.
They start to stroke (start to stroke)
They start to swirl (start to swirl)
The blue team will paint over grays world.
Gray team has a canvas
But they soon will see
The canvas will be splashed on with our paint of victory.
Try to fade our picture
With all paint that's gray
But the color of blue will shine right through and make us win the day.
Painting's dry (painting's dry)
On the wall (on the wall)
The blues and grays have gone through it all.
Our blue teamwork (blue teamwork)
Is the key (is the key)
That'll put this painting down in history.
The color war starts (color war starts)
The blues will conquer gray with their art.
They start to stroke (start to stroke)
They start to swirl (start to swirl)
The blue team will paint over grays world.
Gray team has a canvas
But they soon will see
The canvas will be splashed on with our paint of victory.
Try to fade our picture
With all paint that's gray
But the color of blue will shine right through and make us win the day.
Painting's dry (painting's dry)
On the wall (on the wall)
The blues and grays have gone through it all.
Our blue teamwork (blue teamwork)
Is the key (is the key)
That'll put this painting down in history.
Tune: The River (Garth Brooks)
Songwriter: Blue 1992
They started out at daybreak, when the sun was on the rise
They were full of hope and wonder, you could see it in their eyes
And the mountain stood before them, but little did they know
Just how far it’d take them, and just how high they’d go
CHORUS:
Tapawingo is our mountain, and the peak we’ll reach someday
Forever in our hearts, the memories will stay
And if you should ever stumble, a helping hand will see you through
‘Cause here at Tapawingo, the friendships remain true
The girls were making progress with each step they took that day
Learning how to love and grow, throughout their work and play
The challenge set before them was being met head on
As they tried to reach the summit before the day was gone
CHORUS
The sun was slowly dying as they took their final steps
Clasping hands together they now at last could rest
Looking down upon the mountain, the girls began to cry
After all their time together, they knew this was goodbye
CHORUS
The friendships remain true.
They were full of hope and wonder, you could see it in their eyes
And the mountain stood before them, but little did they know
Just how far it’d take them, and just how high they’d go
CHORUS:
Tapawingo is our mountain, and the peak we’ll reach someday
Forever in our hearts, the memories will stay
And if you should ever stumble, a helping hand will see you through
‘Cause here at Tapawingo, the friendships remain true
The girls were making progress with each step they took that day
Learning how to love and grow, throughout their work and play
The challenge set before them was being met head on
As they tried to reach the summit before the day was gone
CHORUS
The sun was slowly dying as they took their final steps
Clasping hands together they now at last could rest
Looking down upon the mountain, the girls began to cry
After all their time together, they knew this was goodbye
CHORUS
The friendships remain true.
Tune: Standing Outside the Fire (Garth Brooks)
Songwriter: Blue 1996: Danie Streisand (Captain), Becca Roblin (Co-captain), Trudy Garber (Songleader)
They’ll soon be here, how I await this time of year,
The campers’ laughter seems so clear, as winter’s darkness disappears
They are my pride, I give them everything I am
They ‘preciate and understand, our common love lies hand in hand
CHORUS:
I’m their own Tapawingo, each girl’s true friend
Each memory I’ve given, they will hold until the end
The smiles I see, I hold them very close to me
Throughout my waters, hills, the breeze, carries the sound of harmony
CHORUS
And I thank you my children, deep in my soul
For living traditions, and keeping them whole
Watching you laugh, helping you grow
You’ve given me more, more than you’ll ever know
The campers’ laughter seems so clear, as winter’s darkness disappears
They are my pride, I give them everything I am
They ‘preciate and understand, our common love lies hand in hand
CHORUS:
I’m their own Tapawingo, each girl’s true friend
Each memory I’ve given, they will hold until the end
The smiles I see, I hold them very close to me
Throughout my waters, hills, the breeze, carries the sound of harmony
CHORUS
And I thank you my children, deep in my soul
For living traditions, and keeping them whole
Watching you laugh, helping you grow
You’ve given me more, more than you’ll ever know
Tune: You Give Love a Bad Name
They’re black and blue when they hit the street
BLUE TEAM!
We’re invincible, we can’t be beat
Midnight falls, the time is right
Our gang is prepared now we’re ready to fight
The alley is silent, tension fills the air
Your try to look away, no, but you wouldn’t dare
CHORUS:
Woah, the rumble’s begun
Woah, there’s no where to run
Gray team it’s over, we’ve already won
Black and blue, when they hit the street
BLUE TEAM!
We’re invincible, we can’t be beat (can’t be beat)
A jab in the gut, as you suffer in pain
You feel our message now, this ain’t no game (ain’t no game)
Your head hangs low, as you stumble away
You search for your pride, but we’ve taken it gray
We got you before, and we’ll get you again
You thought you could escape, but this fight never ends
CHORUS
BLUE TEAM!
We’re invincible, we can’t be beat
Midnight falls, the time is right
Our gang is prepared now we’re ready to fight
The alley is silent, tension fills the air
Your try to look away, no, but you wouldn’t dare
CHORUS:
Woah, the rumble’s begun
Woah, there’s no where to run
Gray team it’s over, we’ve already won
Black and blue, when they hit the street
BLUE TEAM!
We’re invincible, we can’t be beat (can’t be beat)
A jab in the gut, as you suffer in pain
You feel our message now, this ain’t no game (ain’t no game)
Your head hangs low, as you stumble away
You search for your pride, but we’ve taken it gray
We got you before, and we’ll get you again
You thought you could escape, but this fight never ends
CHORUS
Tune: Juicy Fruit Commercial
They've been training for so long, now the time has come
Waiting in their own corners.
First the blue, then the gray,
They shake their hands,
They hear the bell,
The fight is on its way.
Chorus:
The blue team's gloves are gonna bruise ya,
With fists like coal, they go right through ya.
Blues attack, a hit, a crunch, a smack, a wack.
Stumblin', crumblin', the grays hit ground.
Now you see blues are the best around.
They're down for the count: four, three, two, one.
The blue team is number (one).
(Chorus)
We bruised ya!
Waiting in their own corners.
First the blue, then the gray,
They shake their hands,
They hear the bell,
The fight is on its way.
Chorus:
The blue team's gloves are gonna bruise ya,
With fists like coal, they go right through ya.
Blues attack, a hit, a crunch, a smack, a wack.
Stumblin', crumblin', the grays hit ground.
Now you see blues are the best around.
They're down for the count: four, three, two, one.
The blue team is number (one).
(Chorus)
We bruised ya!
Though time in its flight, bids us leave you tonight
And may scatter us widely and far
Where ere we may roam we will never forget you
In memories you'll shine like a star
We know in the past that we've failed to consider
The things that you've done for us all
As parting grows nearer, you seem ever dearer
And so we salute you in song;
Tapawingo dear someday you will hear
Voices that call you from east and from west
Telling you how we have met life's test
So before we go, we want you to know
That we all honor you, strive to be true to you
Ever dear Tapawingo.
And may scatter us widely and far
Where ere we may roam we will never forget you
In memories you'll shine like a star
We know in the past that we've failed to consider
The things that you've done for us all
As parting grows nearer, you seem ever dearer
And so we salute you in song;
Tapawingo dear someday you will hear
Voices that call you from east and from west
Telling you how we have met life's test
So before we go, we want you to know
That we all honor you, strive to be true to you
Ever dear Tapawingo.