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Barges

Barges

Out of my window looking in the night,
I can see the barges flickering light.
Sliently flows the river to the sea,
And the barges too go silently.

chorus
Barges, I would like to go with you;
I would like to sail the ocean blue.
Barges, have you treasures in your Hold?
Do you fight with pirates brave and bold?

Out of my window looking in the night,
I can see the barge's flickering light.
Starboard shines green and port is glowing red,
You can see them flickering far ahead.

chorus
Barges, I would like to go with you;
I would like to sail the ocean blue.
Barges, have you treasures in your Hold?
Do you fight with pirates brave and bold?

How my heart longs to sail away with you
As you sail across the ocean blue.
But I must sit beside my window dear,
And watch you sail away from here.

chorus
Barges, I would like to go with you;
I would like to sail the ocean blue.
Barges, have you treasures in your Hold?
Do you fight with pirates brave and bold?

 

 

I used to know the sign language that went along with these lyrics.

 

Courtsey of the Girl Scouts, San Diego-Imperial Council.

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Brownie Smile Song

Brownie Smile Song

I've got something in my pocket,
It belongs across my face.
And I keep it very close at hand
In a most convenient place.

I'm sure you couldn't guess it
If you guesses a long long while.
So I'll take it out and put it on ---
It's a great big Brownie Smile!

 

Courtsey of the Girl Scouts, San Diego-Imperial Council.

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The Pleasure of Your Company

addressed to
Elizabeth Smith

reads
   Doris Stapleton requests the
pleasure of your company
     tomorrow afternoon from two
to four PM                      
                               July 2, 1908

envelope measures
4 x 2.75

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies

chorus
Chocolate chip cookies, you gotta have more
You can bake them in the over or buy them at the store
But whatever you do, have 'em waiting at the door
And I'll love you till I die.

They're made out of sugar, butter, and flour
You put 'em in the over about a quarter hour,
But the thing that gives them their magical power
are the chocolate chips inside.

chorus
Chocolate chip cookies, you gotta have more
You can bake them in the over or buy them at the store
But whatever you do, have 'em waiting at the door
And I'll love you till I die.

You can't eat one, you can't eat two
Once you start munching, there's nothing you can do
But clea the plate and eat the crumbs too
Then go and find some more

chorus
Chocolate chip cookies, you gotta have more
You can bake them in the over or buy them at the store
But whatever you do, have 'em waiting at the door
And I'll love you till I die.

Now when I die, I don't want wings
A golden halo or a harp that sings
Give me a book, a fire, and someone that brings me
Chocolate chip cookies all day.

chorus
Chocolate chip cookies, you gotta have more
You can bake them in the over or buy them at the store
But whatever you do, have 'em waiting at the door
And I'll love you till I die.

 

Courtsey of the Girl Scouts, San Diego-Imperial Council.

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The Backwards Song

The Backwards Song

Well, I walked up the door
And I opened the stairs
Said my pajamas
And put on my prayers
Turned out the bed
And jumped into the light
All because you kissed me
(blow a kiss)
Good night!

Well, I woke up in the morning
And I scrambled my shoes
Shined up my eggs
And toasted the news
Buttered my tie
And took another bite
All because you kissed me,
Never could resist me,
All because you kissed me
(blow a kiss)
Good night!

 

Courtsey of the Girl Scouts, San Diego-Imperial Council.

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Come and play with me


addressed to
Elizabeth Smith

reads
Come and play with me
Tuesday from two o’clock
until five PM
Mary Isabelle Robinson
July 3, 1903 July 3, 1906

envelope measures
3.25” x 2.25”

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