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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
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!
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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
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.]
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: 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!
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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!
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.
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
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: 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: 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)
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!
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.
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: 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: 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: 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!
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: 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.
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]
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
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
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!)
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: 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
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
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: 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!
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.
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.
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?
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: 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: 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: 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.
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 __________!
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
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: 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: 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: 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!
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: 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: 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: 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: 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]
Tune: Funny Little Frog
Time to sing!
The meal is now over the tables are cleared
We’re sitting here waiting and growing a beard
Pass out the songbooks and quiet on down
Turn off the dishwasher don’t make a sound
What is the page number, what is the song?
Is it a round, is it short or long?
Look up at the front, clap your hands, stomp your feat
Watch the songleaders and you won’t miss a beat
So come on now and sing all together
We want tap songs to live on forever.
The meal is now over the tables are cleared
We’re sitting here waiting and growing a beard
Pass out the songbooks and quiet on down
Turn off the dishwasher don’t make a sound
What is the page number, what is the song?
Is it a round, is it short or long?
Look up at the front, clap your hands, stomp your feat
Watch the songleaders and you won’t miss a beat
So come on now and sing all together
We want tap songs to live on forever.
Songwriter: Gray 1956
To Greenie we sing
This song of her praise
To us she will bring
Happiness all our days.
Oh Greenie is our leader
At work and at play
Throughout the whole summer
She leads the way.
Our Greenie we trust
In all that we do
Our thanks is a must
Dear Greenie to you.
Oh Greenie is our leader
At work and at play
Through the whole summer
She leads the way.
This song of her praise
To us she will bring
Happiness all our days.
Oh Greenie is our leader
At work and at play
Throughout the whole summer
She leads the way.
Our Greenie we trust
In all that we do
Our thanks is a must
Dear Greenie to you.
Oh Greenie is our leader
At work and at play
Through the whole summer
She leads the way.
Tune: Dragon Tales Theme Song
Songwriter: BTL 2016
Today there are team practices
Find your team blue or gray
Head to the docks or courts
Warming up to play some sports
Play tennis, swim or sing
Getting ready (for the meet)
Doing drills, learning songs
Playing hard and singing along
Try your best and you’ll succeed
Each team is out for victory
Find your team blue or gray
Head to the docks or courts
Warming up to play some sports
Play tennis, swim or sing
Getting ready (for the meet)
Doing drills, learning songs
Playing hard and singing along
Try your best and you’ll succeed
Each team is out for victory
Tune: Mickey Mouse
Tonight we have a social with camp ______
S-O-C-I-A-L, a social is tonight, do your nails, fix your hair, blow it dry, give it flair
Will they be normal or will they be square, square, square, square
Couples will be sneakin’ out to a private spot
Bush patrol there they go, catch ‘em while they’re hot, bush patrol (catch 'em quick)
Drag ‘em in, up to Jane, bush patrol will catch them every time, time, time, time
All around here the sound of the disco beat, say goodbye, time did fly
It was really neat, it was really neat
S-O-C-I-A-L, a social is tonight, do your nails, fix your hair, blow it dry, give it flair
Will they be normal or will they be square, square, square, square
Couples will be sneakin’ out to a private spot
Bush patrol there they go, catch ‘em while they’re hot, bush patrol (catch 'em quick)
Drag ‘em in, up to Jane, bush patrol will catch them every time, time, time, time
All around here the sound of the disco beat, say goodbye, time did fly
It was really neat, it was really neat
Tune: Arthur Theme Song
Songwriter: Gray 2012: Daisy Olschansky (Captain), Arden Kelley (Co-captain), Mickey Petigrow (Songleader)
Trumpet blows
Thought this day would never come
As we run under the sun
Up the hill to open arms
Cameras flash
Hey
It’s a picture perfect day
Moms and dads drove all this way
With a year’s supply of candy
Grab your parent’s hand
Show ‘em all around
Take ‘em through your day
Activities astound
Humpty dumpty crew
Dads can really move
It’s been a great day
Get a soda on the way
I say hey
Hey
It’s visiting day.
It’s visiting day.
Thought this day would never come
As we run under the sun
Up the hill to open arms
Cameras flash
Hey
It’s a picture perfect day
Moms and dads drove all this way
With a year’s supply of candy
Grab your parent’s hand
Show ‘em all around
Take ‘em through your day
Activities astound
Humpty dumpty crew
Dads can really move
It’s been a great day
Get a soda on the way
I say hey
Hey
It’s visiting day.
It’s visiting day.
Tucked in tight we’re snug in bed, not worrying about the hour
Keeping our jammies on instead those donuts we'll devour
Remember not to slam the door, walk up in sturdy shoes
And after you’ve eaten all you can, wipe off the table you use
Lazy breakfast, DONUTS, lots of DONUTS, wake me when you go (ohh)
Startin’ off Sunday on a good note, cause reveille will not blow, LETS GO!
Keeping our jammies on instead those donuts we'll devour
Remember not to slam the door, walk up in sturdy shoes
And after you’ve eaten all you can, wipe off the table you use
Lazy breakfast, DONUTS, lots of DONUTS, wake me when you go (ohh)
Startin’ off Sunday on a good note, cause reveille will not blow, LETS GO!
Tune: Icky Vicky from "The Fairly Oddparents" TV show
Songwriter: Gray 2011: Lily Epstein (Captain), Emma Toner (Co-captain), Hayley Greason (Songleader)
(Dog in the dining room!)
Uh-oh, there he goes again
he's crawling under tables
and he's licking my hands
sorry Tripper but now's not the time,
I'll give you some attention when we go outside!
A furry eating machine,
he'll wipe all your plates clean
he's cute and cuddly but in the dining room a fiend!
We love you Tripper (out! scram!)
But please leave Tripper
CATCH HIM QUICK!
Uh-oh, there he goes again
he's crawling under tables
and he's licking my hands
sorry Tripper but now's not the time,
I'll give you some attention when we go outside!
A furry eating machine,
he'll wipe all your plates clean
he's cute and cuddly but in the dining room a fiend!
We love you Tripper (out! scram!)
But please leave Tripper
CATCH HIM QUICK!
Wake up time is 6:15
To the Den, come join your team.
The tennis meet is at Camp _____
Now we're ready to compete.
In the van I get front seat.
There is not a camp we can't defeat.
On the fields or tennis courts,
We will never be bad sports,
Wearing our white shirts, and our blue shorts.
Don't use the telephone,
Or Jane will send you home.
Intercamps add to our summer fun.
To the Den, come join your team.
The tennis meet is at Camp _____
Now we're ready to compete.
In the van I get front seat.
There is not a camp we can't defeat.
On the fields or tennis courts,
We will never be bad sports,
Wearing our white shirts, and our blue shorts.
Don't use the telephone,
Or Jane will send you home.
Intercamps add to our summer fun.
Was it funny, was it worth repeating? Then write it down and hand it in today
Did it happen on a trip? (clap clap), Did someone’s blue shorts rip (clap clap)
Or a special moment shared with a friend
Remember to be quiet when they’re said shh! Shh!
You’ll laugh so hard you’ll wish that you were dead ha! ha!
Oh I think I heard my name, I wonder who’s to blame
My face is red but two can play this game
Epilogues (hand in your epilogues) Epilogues (hand in your epilogues)
Epilogues, epilogues, How How
Did it happen on a trip? (clap clap), Did someone’s blue shorts rip (clap clap)
Or a special moment shared with a friend
Remember to be quiet when they’re said shh! Shh!
You’ll laugh so hard you’ll wish that you were dead ha! ha!
Oh I think I heard my name, I wonder who’s to blame
My face is red but two can play this game
Epilogues (hand in your epilogues) Epilogues (hand in your epilogues)
Epilogues, epilogues, How How
Tune: The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy)
Watch out
We're bound to attack
We're gonna make the itch and scratch
Just look around the bunks and trees
It's the bugs that drive me crazy
Get them away from me, they make me itchy
Get them away from me, they drive me crazy
Mr. Mike, please use a spray
You've got to get these bugs away
They're in my ears, they'll eat me alive
If one more bits, I swear I'll die
We're bound to attack
We're gonna make the itch and scratch
Just look around the bunks and trees
It's the bugs that drive me crazy
Get them away from me, they make me itchy
Get them away from me, they drive me crazy
Mr. Mike, please use a spray
You've got to get these bugs away
They're in my ears, they'll eat me alive
If one more bits, I swear I'll die
Tune: Uptown Girl
Watch out girls, Jane is checking for your shoes and your socks
At Sunday lunches and on Friday nights
Please make sure your shirt is tucked in tight, (clap clap) and make it neat
Collared shirts for dinner, jeans for campfire or even shorts
Sit up and listen so you’ll know just what to wear
Make sure you follow the rules,
Don’t sneak by or you’ll just get caught when you’re not dressed right
Back to your bunk!
At Sunday lunches and on Friday nights
Please make sure your shirt is tucked in tight, (clap clap) and make it neat
Collared shirts for dinner, jeans for campfire or even shorts
Sit up and listen so you’ll know just what to wear
Make sure you follow the rules,
Don’t sneak by or you’ll just get caught when you’re not dressed right
Back to your bunk!
We Ask You!
Who will win for the gray and blue
And who is loyal through and through.
Who will we fight for keeping the right for
Who is our leader?
It's ___.
Who will win for the gray and blue
And who is loyal through and through.
Who will we fight for keeping the right for
Who is our leader?
It's ___.
Tune: An Affair to Remember
Songwriter: Gray 1958
We bid farewell with our heads held high
To the camp we love we must say good-bye.
Our parting thought is the fondest prayer
Of camp memories we will dream fore'er.
Maturity that was once admired,
Through knowledge gained we have now acquired.
A way of life that is firm and true
Tapawingo, we honor you,
And year by year we'll return to you.
To the camp we love we must say good-bye.
Our parting thought is the fondest prayer
Of camp memories we will dream fore'er.
Maturity that was once admired,
Through knowledge gained we have now acquired.
A way of life that is firm and true
Tapawingo, we honor you,
And year by year we'll return to you.
We have our pjs on
The buggle has blown taps
The light have just gone off
We all know trouble starts
We wonder who's on line
Are they nice or are they crabby
Can we eat and visit friends
Lets begin.
The stars are out
The night is calm
I bet the kids get noisy
I'd rather be back in the shack
And hear the latest gossip
I hear the trouble stirring
There ends my peaceful night
Friends visit me quick
The lanterns are lit
And bugs don't bite
Our flashlights have gone on
We have just pulled out our candy
We want to play a trick
Let's all pretend that we're sick
We want to make some noise
Let's go and talk to friends
The line is on it's way
Run to bed
How could I let
How could I let
The campers make me worry
I sit on line going out of my mind
I wish the food would hurry
The counselors are returning
It's time to go to bed
The lantern goes out
The kids are asleep
I'm done with line.
(Repeat last two verses in a round)
The buggle has blown taps
The light have just gone off
We all know trouble starts
We wonder who's on line
Are they nice or are they crabby
Can we eat and visit friends
Lets begin.
The stars are out
The night is calm
I bet the kids get noisy
I'd rather be back in the shack
And hear the latest gossip
I hear the trouble stirring
There ends my peaceful night
Friends visit me quick
The lanterns are lit
And bugs don't bite
Our flashlights have gone on
We have just pulled out our candy
We want to play a trick
Let's all pretend that we're sick
We want to make some noise
Let's go and talk to friends
The line is on it's way
Run to bed
How could I let
How could I let
The campers make me worry
I sit on line going out of my mind
I wish the food would hurry
The counselors are returning
It's time to go to bed
The lantern goes out
The kids are asleep
I'm done with line.
(Repeat last two verses in a round)
Tune: Wherever You Go There’s Always Someone Jewish/Dayeinu
We hear there’s a play, and we are all invited,
The stage is all set, so come let’s get excited
Drama twice a day, what happened to the sunshine,
They’ve been busy learning their lines.
Sets are built, scenes are learned, applause will be truly earned
It is certain that we know, it’s a great show.
Props are made, costumes mended cameras are recommended,
Thanks to ______ all is done, let take one (clap)
The stage is all set, so come let’s get excited
Drama twice a day, what happened to the sunshine,
They’ve been busy learning their lines.
Sets are built, scenes are learned, applause will be truly earned
It is certain that we know, it’s a great show.
Props are made, costumes mended cameras are recommended,
Thanks to ______ all is done, let take one (clap)
We love you _____
Oh yes we do
We don't love anyone
As much as you
When you're not near us
We're blue
Oh ____ we love you
Yes we do!
Oh yes we do
We don't love anyone
As much as you
When you're not near us
We're blue
Oh ____ we love you
Yes we do!
Tune: Gaudeamus
We returned from a trip today, all agreed that it was the best
Did so much our muscles are aching, we deserve a (clap) rest
Hiking up and down the mountainside, oh what a gorgeous view
Singing, laughing, eating gorp, or paddling a canoe
Our trip leaders made this really fun, leaving camp for a change
Exploring all that’s under the sun, thanks for a great day
Did so much our muscles are aching, we deserve a (clap) rest
Hiking up and down the mountainside, oh what a gorgeous view
Singing, laughing, eating gorp, or paddling a canoe
Our trip leaders made this really fun, leaving camp for a change
Exploring all that’s under the sun, thanks for a great day
Tune: Gillette Razor Song
We thank you, for a wonderful ______
We loved it and we want you to know, it thrilled us to have a ______ so grand
The very best in all the land, thank you
We loved it and we want you to know, it thrilled us to have a ______ so grand
The very best in all the land, thank you
We welcome you to gray and blue, we’re mighty glad you’re here
We’ll send the air reverberating with a mighty cheer
We’ll sing you in, we’ll sing you out
To you we raise a mighty shout
Hail, hail, the gang’s all here and you’re welcome to gray and blue
We’ll send the air reverberating with a mighty cheer
We’ll sing you in, we’ll sing you out
To you we raise a mighty shout
Hail, hail, the gang’s all here and you’re welcome to gray and blue
We wonder when the tattler's coming our way
You're articles were written till yesterday
But now that they are in we're anxious to see
Creative and spectacular it will be
We want to know what's happening
At Tap, the news we're tackling
With piles and piles still waiting to be typed
And maybe by tomorrow the tattler we'll have
We wish to thank the editors, they made us glad.
But before we go, we have one thing to say
We want the next Tap tattler printed today.
You're articles were written till yesterday
But now that they are in we're anxious to see
Creative and spectacular it will be
We want to know what's happening
At Tap, the news we're tackling
With piles and piles still waiting to be typed
And maybe by tomorrow the tattler we'll have
We wish to thank the editors, they made us glad.
But before we go, we have one thing to say
We want the next Tap tattler printed today.
Tune: Build Me Up Buttercup
We’re on our way to go (way to go)
Leave camp for a while and we’ll miss you so (miss you so)
We’re packing our bags and
Tonight’s a go (night's a go)
But we’re still not ready cuz we’re really slow (really slow)
But the trip will go on
We will hike, we’ll canoe, or we’ll shop till we drop
Remember no money or phones
So call a seat, buckle up, we’re good to go
Leave camp for a while and we’ll miss you so (miss you so)
We’re packing our bags and
Tonight’s a go (night's a go)
But we’re still not ready cuz we’re really slow (really slow)
But the trip will go on
We will hike, we’ll canoe, or we’ll shop till we drop
Remember no money or phones
So call a seat, buckle up, we’re good to go
Tune: Bare Necessities
Songwriter: Blue 2012: Hannah Kelsey (Captain), Tenieya Hinds (Co-captain), Emily Walsh (Songleader)
We’ve heard that
It is picture day
So get dressed up without delay
Make sure you shower and you brushed your hair
We’ve heard that it is picture day
Your photos will be on display
So sit up straight and don’t forget to smile
Say cheese
It is picture day
So get dressed up without delay
Make sure you shower and you brushed your hair
We’ve heard that it is picture day
Your photos will be on display
So sit up straight and don’t forget to smile
Say cheese
Tune: Red Red Robin
Songwriter: Blue 1960
Welcome visitors to our wonderful summer home
Share our friendships and you will realize why we don’t roam
Come in our doors are open wide, step in, push every care aside
Join us in everything we do, at Tap the gray and blue welcomes you
HI!
Share our friendships and you will realize why we don’t roam
Come in our doors are open wide, step in, push every care aside
Join us in everything we do, at Tap the gray and blue welcomes you
HI!
Tune: Help Me Rhonda
Songwriter: Gray 2018
Well Judy's back at Tap
And we all know what that means
Thinking 'bout this moment
Since the second they turned 15
Ready to find that brick
Oh would you teach me that secret trick
To help me
Pass the test to become a lifeguard today
LGT, teach me the rescues
LGT, am I doing this right
LGT, is that the turtle
(lifeguard in)
Tweet, Seniors go save those lives.
And we all know what that means
Thinking 'bout this moment
Since the second they turned 15
Ready to find that brick
Oh would you teach me that secret trick
To help me
Pass the test to become a lifeguard today
LGT, teach me the rescues
LGT, am I doing this right
LGT, is that the turtle
(lifeguard in)
Tweet, Seniors go save those lives.
Tune: The Happening (The Supremes)
Were we bad
Were we good
Or were we misunderstood
We'll find out in the speech today
Personality clashes
Or temper flashes
We'd like to know
What did we do
Were we disrespectful to you
Please tell us in the pow wow today
Shouldn't we worry
Mr. Mike please hurry
Tell us right away.
Were we good
Or were we misunderstood
We'll find out in the speech today
Personality clashes
Or temper flashes
We'd like to know
What did we do
Were we disrespectful to you
Please tell us in the pow wow today
Shouldn't we worry
Mr. Mike please hurry
Tell us right away.
Tune: Everywhere You Look (Full House Theme Song)
Songwriter: Gray 2014: Sophia Howard (Captain), Erica Kagan (Co-captain), Hailey Feinzig (Songleader)
What did Cara just say
Is it really today?
I'm so excited we can finally say
Ah-ah-ah we're going tubing today
Oh let's go
Not too slow
Save my spot in line
The bumps will give you a fright
Hold on tight, all your might
Watch out for the loons.
Is it really today?
I'm so excited we can finally say
Ah-ah-ah we're going tubing today
Oh let's go
Not too slow
Save my spot in line
The bumps will give you a fright
Hold on tight, all your might
Watch out for the loons.
Tune: I’ve Got No Strings
When sick call comes, there you’re found, fingers sprained and headaches pound
Patients, hypochondriacs, all with ailing backs
Oh how the stethoscope feels so very cold to me, I’d like some Geritol and a band aid for my knee
At night I cough, and wheeze, and sneeze, Dr. ______, a prescription please
For all these things that you do, here’s our thanks to you
Patients, hypochondriacs, all with ailing backs
Oh how the stethoscope feels so very cold to me, I’d like some Geritol and a band aid for my knee
At night I cough, and wheeze, and sneeze, Dr. ______, a prescription please
For all these things that you do, here’s our thanks to you
Tune: Under the Sea
Whenever the need arises, she’s there with a helping hand
Bunk nights and table changes are something she always plans
At night when its time for sleeping, she makes sure we’re safe and sound
Right next to our head counselor, is where she is always found (oh yeah)
Meetings she calls, problems she solves, assistant head counselor
We all adore her, ______'s the one. She always works hard night and day
Listens to all we have to say, assistant head counselor now we announce her
______ 's the one
Bunk nights and table changes are something she always plans
At night when its time for sleeping, she makes sure we’re safe and sound
Right next to our head counselor, is where she is always found (oh yeah)
Meetings she calls, problems she solves, assistant head counselor
We all adore her, ______'s the one. She always works hard night and day
Listens to all we have to say, assistant head counselor now we announce her
______ 's the one
Tune: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Why are you up there singing? Were you a captain or co, or a songleader?
Is it your birthday today? Come on we wanna know (clap clap clap)
Do you have visitors with you? Or did you cheer real loud?
Now that you’re up there singing, make Tapawingo proud, yay______!
Is it your birthday today? Come on we wanna know (clap clap clap)
Do you have visitors with you? Or did you cheer real loud?
Now that you’re up there singing, make Tapawingo proud, yay______!
With the sound of Taps I begin to roam
Sniffin' about my home
My nose tells me they're treats in store
Who could ask for more?
Candy -- Kleenex box
Licorice -- in her socks
A gourmet delight
Scrumptious in every single bite.
Now my eyes are fixed on a milky way
Restin' on a peanut butter can
I scamper on over to take a bite
Man it's out of sight.
AHHH, IT'S A MOUSE
WHERE, WHERE
WHO TOOK MY FLASHLIGHT
GET THE BROOM
COUNSELOR
Oh no, I'm caught in the act.
Watch out for the baseball bat
Brooms and shoes fly by.
Now I think I'm gonna die.
So I scamper on out to the nearest hole.
Escaping every blow
Life as a mouse is very hard
Living at Tapawingo.
Sniffin' about my home
My nose tells me they're treats in store
Who could ask for more?
Candy -- Kleenex box
Licorice -- in her socks
A gourmet delight
Scrumptious in every single bite.
Now my eyes are fixed on a milky way
Restin' on a peanut butter can
I scamper on over to take a bite
Man it's out of sight.
AHHH, IT'S A MOUSE
WHERE, WHERE
WHO TOOK MY FLASHLIGHT
GET THE BROOM
COUNSELOR
Oh no, I'm caught in the act.
Watch out for the baseball bat
Brooms and shoes fly by.
Now I think I'm gonna die.
So I scamper on out to the nearest hole.
Escaping every blow
Life as a mouse is very hard
Living at Tapawingo.
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