Top Ten Campfire Songs

A campfire brings to mind many wonderful things: the smell of roasting marshmallows and smores treats, the warmth and coziness of the fire, the feeling of togetherness with those others who are around the campfire. In addition to these lovely experiences, the campfire provides an atmosphere where people are relaxed and willing to allow themselves to do things that they might not feel comfortable doing in other settings, and one of those activities is singing.

This author has compiled below a list of the top ten campfire songs that she enjoys the most. She hopes that everyone will find these enjoyable as well.

1. Michael, Row the Boat Ashore- This song is special to this author, because her husband's name is Michael. It is a wonderful song to sing while on a family camping trip, at a church camp, or in a rowboat.

2. She'll Be Coming Around The Mountain - This song is an old favorite of this author. She can remember singing this one when she was in her music class in kindergarten. She has also crooned this one numerous times with her own children when they have been driving up Catawba Mountain to go and visit relatives. This song would be appropriate for any campfire or outdoor activity.

3. The More We Are Together (http://www.backyardgardener.com/loowit/song/song182.html) - This song is wonderful for bringing people together. It would be satisfactory for singing at any type of camp.

4. Amazing Grace - This hymn has special meaning to this author. She has sung it many times at the funerals of her loved ones as well as at her home church. It is a powerful song with an interesting history. It is very memorable when sung around a campfire. Mixing "Amazing Grace" with "Humble Yourselves in the Sight of the Lord" is excellent to use as well.

5. Baby Bumble Bee - This song is precious and humorous. It is sure to make you smile. This author's older children are presently trying to teach it to their two-year-old brother.

6. If You're Happy and You Know It - This song can be accompanied by bodily movements and is wonderful for lifting one's mood. It really is a happy song and is wonderful for singing by a campfire.

7. I've Been Working On The Railroad - This song holds special significance for any campfire in or around the Roanoke, Virginia area since the railroad was one of the factors that put Roanoke on the map. This author can remember singing this song from her childhood days and continues to do so today with her own children.

8. Michael Finnegan - This song was first introduced to this author by the movie "Cheaper By the Dozen 2." In this movie, the song "Michael Finnegan" is being sung around a campfire by the Baker family (the main characters in the movie). This tune is humorous in nature and will definitely make you smile and laugh.

9. This Little Light Of Mine - This author and her children have sung this song several times with their church family at Vacation Bible Schools and other children's activities. It would be a wonderful melody for a campfire at a church camp or a family outing.

10. When The Saints Go Marching In - This author can remember singing this song while sitting around a campfire at a Girl Scout outing. It is a very uplifting song and can really get a group moving.