Song: Tongo

Polynesian Canoeing Song

Tongo (Tongo)
Jim-de-be-na be-i-oh (Jim-de-be-na be-i-oh)
Tongo (Tongo)
Oo-pe-oo-kum-ba-yah (Oo-pe-oo-kum-ba-yah)
Oh-wa-lay (Oh-wa-lay)
Mah-lee-pah-may-lee-way (Mah-lee-pah-may-lee-way)

Each bar is chanted by the leader then repeated by the group. Repeat the song, then, at the end, the last line is repeated and gradually slows down and dies away.

Source: Jubilee Songbook published by Girl Guides of Canada.
Original source unknown. Probably public domain. May be reproduced.

Song: Ski Song

Ten-e-shay a-la-ee,
Sves-ka shay a-la-ee.
I-on-a sken-et-ly,
I-on-a sken-et-ly del mu-cho bay a-la-ee.

Youm da da da da,
Youm da da da da
Youm da da da da
Yooum.

(repeat 2nd section)

Source: Jubilee Songbook published by Girl Guides of Canada.
Original source unknown. Probably public domain. May be reproduced.

Song: Rain Song

Ah - - -
Ah - - -
Ah -
Ah -
Ah -

(repeat above)

Conish, conish parloshay
Chicabin chicabin pahkokay.

 

This is a Navajo prayer for rain. The tapping rhythm accompanies on the first section, and is very soft. It is made up by two beats on the thigh, then a triplet and one beat, tapped by two fingers on the opposite palm. At the end of the song, after a moment's silence, the rain is heard. Following the leader's timing all rub hands together, then cap softly, getting louder and ending by clapping on thighs.

Source: Jubilee Songbook published by Girl Guides of Canada.
© Girl Guides Association (UK) May be copied by members of Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada for use within Guiding.

Song: Russian Vesper

Now on land and sea descending
Brings the night its peace profound;
Let our vesper hymn be blending
With the holy calm around.

Chorus:
Jubilate!
Jubilate!
Jubilate!
Amen.
(repeat)

Soon as dies the sunset glory,
Stars of heav'n shine out above;
Telling still the ancient story,
Their Creator's changeless love.

Chorus

As the darkness deepens o'er us,
Lo, eternal stars arise;
Hope and faith and love rise glorious,
Shining in the spirit's skies.

Chorus

Source: Jubilee Songbook published by Girl Guides of Canada.
© Girl Guides Association (UK). May be copied by members of Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada for use within Guiding.

Song: Our Cabaña Song

'Neath the grad Sierra Madre,
On a plain in Mexico,
Lies our beautiful Cabaña
Where Girl Scouts and Guides go.
Oh come then to see the mountains
The cactus and sunny skies;
Hear the cricket in the evening
And see the white moon arise.

When you see the warm red roofs,
You think of hearts that glow with cheer,
And the walls of strudy stonework
Stand for frienship so dear.
Each day there is filled with laughter,
Each evening is filled with song,
And our stay in Our Cabaña
Gives us mem'ries lifelong.

When we go to Our Cabaña
We shall find ourselves at home;
There's a greeting smile so friendly
And a handshake so warm.
So come now to Our Cabaña,
World friendship to increase,
And carry to our homeland
International peace.

Source: Jubilee Songbook published by Girl Guides of Canada.
© Our Cabana (WAGGGS). May be copied by members of Girl Guides of Canada for use within Guiding.