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| This Song is meant for older campers. Decide for yourself if it is appropriate for your younger campers or not. | |
| Hear the Song by Michael Mitchell The Tune: (midi from the Great Canadian Tunebook) | |
| Lyrics: | My paddle's keen and bright Flashing like silver Swift as the wild goose flight Dip, dip and swing Dip, dip and swing her back Flashing like silver Swift as the wild goose flight Dip, dip and swing. Land of the silver birch Home of the beaver Where still the mighty moose Wanders at will Blue lake and rocky shore I will return once more Boom-diddy-ah-da, Boom-diddy-ah-da, Boom-diddy-ah-da, bo-oo-oom High on a rocky ledge Išll build my wigwam Close to the water's edge Silent and still Blue lake and rocky shore I will return once more Boom-diddy-ah-da, Boom-diddy-ah-da, Boom-diddy-ah-da, bo-oo-oom My heart grows sick for thee Here in the lowlands I will return to thee hills of the north Blue lake and rocky shore I will return once more Boom-diddy-ah-da, Boom-diddy-ah-da, Boom-diddy-ah-da, bo-oo-oom Swift as a silver fish Canoe of birch bark By mighty waterways, Carry me forth Blue lake and rocky shore I will return once more Boom-diddy-ah-da, Boom-diddy-ah-da, Boom-diddy-ah-da, bo-oo-oom High as an eagle soars Over the mountains My spirit rises up, free as a bird Blue lake and rocky shore I will return once more Boom-diddy-ah-da, Boom-diddy-ah-da, Boom-diddy-ah-da, bo-oo-oom Land of the silver birch Home of the beaver Where still the mighty moose Wanders at will Blue lake and rocky shore I will return once more Boom-diddy-ah-da, Boom-diddy-ah-da, Boom-diddy-ah-da, bo-oo-oom |
Land of the Silver Birch Camping Song 
