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Thread #7838 Message #2175511
Posted By: GUEST,Kerry
20-Oct-07 - 05:44 PM
Thread Name: Origin: Barges (Girl Scout song)
Subject: RE: Origin of: 'Barges' (Girl Scout song)
Yes, we still do sing Barges today in Scouting. I learned it when I was just a wee little Brownie scout back in the 1960's and still teach it too all my little scouts today. The old version of Barges is the one that I learned and still teach. Out of my window, looking in the night
I can see the barges flickering lights.
Silently flows the water to the sea
And the barges do go silently.
Barges, I would like to go with you
I would like to sail the ocean blue.
Barges, is there treasure in your hold?
Do you fight with pirates brave and bold?
Out of my window, looking in the night,
I can see the barges flickering lights.
Starboard is glowing green and port is glowing red.
I can see the barges far ahead.
Chorus again and then hum the third verse.