Campfire Songs
Classic & Scout‑Friendly Songs
- “I Love the Mountains (Boom De Yada)” — A classic outdoorsy sing‑along with a catchy “boom‑dee‑ah‑da” chorus.
🔗 Info & lyrics: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Love_the_Mountains_%28Boom_De_Yada%29 Wikipedia - “Princess Pat” — A cheerful campfire favourite with historical Canadian ties.
🔗 Info & lyrics: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Pat_%28song%29 Wikipedia - “The Bear Went Over the Mountain” — Simple melody and easy words make this perfect for groups.
🔗 Info & lyrics: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bear_Went_Over_the_Mountain_%28song%29 Wikipedia - “I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy” (also “Joy in My Heart”) — Great for lively singing rounds.
🔗 Info & lyrics: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27ve_Got_the_Joy_Joy_Joy_Joy Wikipedia
Fun Group & Scout Songs
- “B‑I‑N‑G‑O” — Interactive name‑and‑clap song that’s easy to lead.
🔗 Lyrics & notes: https://shop.scouts.org.uk/journal/scouting-campfire-songs-with-lyrics shop.scouts.org.uk - “Boom Chicka Boom” — Call‑and‑response favourite for energetic groups.
🔗 Lyrics & ideas: https://shop.scouts.org.uk/journal/scouting-campfire-songs-with-lyrics shop.scouts.org.uk - “Alice the Camel” — A counting‑down song with fun actions.
🔗 Lyrics & how‑to: https://shop.scouts.org.uk/journal/scouting-campfire-songs-with-lyrics shop.scouts.org.uk
Sing‑Along Hits (Great With Guitar)
- “Take Me Home, Country Roads” — John Denver — Nostalgic favourite perfect for group vocals.
🔗 Song info: https://koa.com/blog/the-best-campfire-songs-for-any-camping-trip/ koa.com - “Sweet Caroline” — Neil Diamond — Big sing‑along chorus that everyone knows.
🔗 Song info: https://themusicstudio.ca/10-best-songs-for-campfire-covers/ The Music Studio - “Stand By Me” — Ben E. King — A soulful, easy‑to‑follow classic.
🔗 Song info: https://koa.com/blog/the-best-campfire-songs-for-any-camping-trip/ koa.com
Other Fun Picks
- “Kumbaya” — The quintessential gentle campfire song.
🔗 General info: https://cheapneckers.co.uk/2024/01/20/campfire-songs/ Cheap Neckers - “Home on the Range” — Old‑time western classic that fits outdoor vibes.
🔗 Song info: https://koa.com/blog/the-best-campfire-songs-for-any-camping-trip/ koa.com
Tip: For many of these, you can find lyric sheets and guitar chords easily by searching the song name plus “lyrics” or “chords” on sites like Ultimate Guitar or AZLyrics — great for leaders prepping a campfire program!
