[Scout Songs] Classic & Popular Songs of the Boy Scouts

Campfire PrayerInguranndo min’yō

Scout Song “Campfire Prayer” | with lyrics

On a camp night, is there any tune that resonates more deeply as a song softly hummed before the flickering flames? Its original form is an old English love song, which in Japan was transformed by Chuji Ozaki into lyrics like a hymn, imbued with gratitude and prayers to nature.

Its pure and solemn melody is a major allure of the piece, with the power to unite the hearts of participants.

Though not widely available as an official recording, it is cherished as an indispensable piece in Boy Scout songbooks, and a survey by the Ibaraki Council of the Scout Association of Japan deemed it “worth preserving forever.” Since around July 2014, various performance videos have also been shared.

Raise your voices together with your companions around the campfire, and it will become an unforgettable and moving memory.

Camping charmjinpei/mori no ki jidou gasshoudan

Camping charm, camp song

A perfect song for campfire nights, it feels like a heartwarming little charm.

It brings friends together in nature, fostering a sense of unity and sparking conversations about dreams and hopes.

This piece opened the April 2007 album “Everyone’s Camp Songs” and became a favorite among many children.

Later, in December 2017, it was chosen again as the first track on the album “The Best: Camp Songs,” becoming a timeless classic loved across generations.

It’s also highly trusted in educational settings and is used in preschools and children’s events.

Gather around the campfire, sing together with hand motions, and you’ll create unforgettable memories.

It’s a must-listen when you want to fully enjoy outdoor activities with kids or friends.

To become friendsSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka

To Become Friends — Song: NEUTRINO (with lyrics)

This is a memorable song with a warm, gentle melody that celebrates meeting people and connecting heart to heart.

The lyrics tenderly embrace the loneliness everyone feels, and they directly convey the importance of caring for others and the joy of fostering friendship, softly wrapping the listener’s heart.

Toshihiko Shinzawa and Hirotaka Nakagawa have left a significant mark on the world of children’s music.

The piece they created was included on Tora ya Boshiten’s 1987 album “Sekai Jū no Kodomotachi ga,” and it remains enduringly popular today.

In February 2006, it was also featured on the compilation album “Omoide Ippai! Sotsuen Song.” Sung at graduation ceremonies and similar occasions, this song becomes an unforgettable memory when everyone gathers around a campfire to sing it together.

It’s sure to gently nudge anyone taking a new step forward.