Deerwoode Songs

The Tim Stuart Collection

Created for Campfires and Sing-alongs, 1974-1982

1978, with my first dulcimer, Cabin 3

Although I participated enthusiastically in sports activities while at Deerwoode, I was not known for my athletic prowess. Consequently, my interest leaned more towards cerebral and creative pursuits.

Music was always an important outlet, and I enjoyed adapting songs to reflect the Deerwoode experience (usually on Sunday afternoon prior to the evening campfire–I still work pretty close to the edge!)

Included here are most of the songs I created over the years. There were no dates on the pages, so there’s no attempt at chronological order. Many of you will recognize the references or are the unwitting subject…

Deerwoode USA

To the tune, “Surfin’ USA“ If there’s a place in this country Where we can work and play It would be here at Deerwoode At Deerwoode USA We’ll all be wearing our gym shorts And all our lanyards, too A [Cooper Taylor, Dave McBrady, Andy Mayes] style crew cut Deerwoode USA (Chorus) You’ll see us going …

Sugarloaf Mountain Dew

To the tune, “Good Ol’ Mountain Dew” We know that Bill has a still on the hill And it runs off a gallon or two Ol’ Crazy Jack falls flat on his back From sippin’ on that good ol’ mountain dew That counselor Brett Ain’t finished growin’ yet And he stands about four foot two …

The Night They Drove Ol’ 13 Down

To the tune, “The Night They Drove Ol’ Dixie Down” [The JCs and cabin 13 maintained a fierce but good-natured rivalry, since they were all about the same ages and competed frequently in various events] Larry King was his name And he led 13’s weakest team When the JC cavalry came, It was no contest, …

The Great Keystone Holdup

To the tune, “The Great Fillin’ Station Holdup” (Jimmy Buffett) [Composed for a joint Camp Keystone/Deerwoode campfire] Well, we all rolled into Keystone On a dark and moonless night We crept on in, as quiet as mice Everything looked right. And then–out jumped Benson Murray With his trusty ol’ rubber gun And he said, “Ladies, …

Stevie Cole

To the tune, “Charlie Brown” Fe Fe Fi Fi Fo Fo Fum Who’s walkin’ ’round here Dressed just like a bum? (Chorus) Stevie Cole, Stevie Cole Talks real slow, that Stevie Cole He’s gonna get caught, just you wait and see “Why’s everybody always pickin’ on me?” He makes his announcement in the dining hall But …

The Deerwoode Special

To the tune, “The Midnight Special” Well, you wake up in the morning You hear the ding dong ring You stagger to the flagpole Every day, the same thing Well, there’s breakfast on the table Oatmeal is in the pan And if you say anything about it You’ll be in trouble with The Man (Chorus) So …

Today

To the tune, “Today” [Composed for a final campfire–maybe my final campfire in 1982] (Chorus) Today, while the blossoms still cling to the vine I’ll taste your strawberries, I’ll drink your sweet wine A million tomorrows may all pass away ‘Er I forget all the joy that was mine, today Take home all the lessons you’ve …

Deerwoode Saturday Night

To the tune, “Livingston Saturday Night” (Jimmy Buffett) You got your Izods and your khakis You’re dressed up tight Lookin’ for a girl to treat you right Rockin’ and a rollin’ on a Deerwoode Saturday night There’s one over there, you got it made If we sing the next line, we’ll get the blade Groovin’ …

Workin’ Hard at Camp Deerwoode

To the tune, “Old Joe Clark” (an old dulcimer tune) We’re all here at Deerwoode Camp Happy as can be Doin’ our best to have some fun And working in PC (Chorus) Workin’ hard at Camp Deerwoode Workin’ as we play Workin’ hard at Camp Deerwoode And we are here to stay When ol’ Jeff Coggins …

Camp Illahee Girls

To the tune, “California Girls” Well, our hometown girls are hip There sure are some with pretty cute heads But those Brevard girls gave Tim Stroud a scare They come complete with great big “Reds” Well, even the small ones had good fun Even though their dance was square And the disco fever hit the …

Miles and Miles of Deerwoode

To the tune, “Miles and Miles of Texas” We’ve got boys from Louisiana We’ve got boys from Mexico We’ve got some from Chattanooga And some who still don’t know We all got cabin fever Said bye to Ma and Pa Crossed the French Broad River And this is what we saw (Chorus) We saw miles and …

A Bleach Boys Medley

(Surfin’ Safari) Let’s go to Deerwoode now Everybody’s going now Come on to Camp Deerwoode with me (Come on to Camp Deerwoode with me) Early in the morning we’ll be starting the day Coach Radford will be ringing the bell We’re going to our shop class and basketball And Pc class, we know that is …

Keystone Freaks

To the tune,”Super Freak” [As I recall, we all got “Blade Duty” for this — an hour or so of cutting weeds in a field — because we had debuted it at a joint Keystone/Deerwoode Campfire] They were very kinky campersThe kind you don’t take to your cabinBut they never let our spirits downOnce we …

So Long, It’s Been Good to Know You

[Composed for a final Campfire] We’ve had a great time here these past few weeksThe cabin’s been homeEven though it still leaksThe counselors are great and the food is the bestBut now it is time for a rest (Chorus) Singin’ so long, it’s been good to know yaSo long, it’s been good to know yaSo long, …