This is an ukulele cover with a chord melody of “Just Like Heaven” originally written, recorded and released by The Cure in 1987. The ukulele cover is performed on my 2017 Martin Koa tenor ukulele.

An ukulele cover of “I Put a Spell on You” was originally written and recorded by “Screamin’ Jay” Hawkins in 1956. Reportedly the first takes of the song were a ballad before the sound engineer got everyone drunk and this was recorded during a late-night session. Hawkins later said, “I don’t even remember making the record.” This song has been covered numerous times The ukulele used to record it is my 2017 Martin T1K koa tenor ukulele.

A tenor ukulele cover of “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers from 1988. Cover performed on my 2017 Martin T1K koa tenor ukulele.

An ukulele cover of “The Moon Song” was originally composed by Karen Orzolek (Karen O) with lyrics by Karen O and Spike Jonze. It was a song created for the 2013 feature film “Her”. My cover is stylistically closer to the cover by beabadoobee from 2017. The ukulele played is my 2017 Martin T1K koa tenor ukulele.

An ukulele cover of “A Little Respect” originally written and recorded by Erasure in 1988. This ukulele cover is played on my 2017 Martin T1K Koa tenor-sized ukulele.

Every human deserves respect and compassion and no one should have to be ashamed or hide who they truly are or who they love. I don’t have the pipes that Andy Bell from Erasure has, but I wanted to do my interpretation of this beautiful song. Happy International Pride Day!!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

This is my ukulele cover of “Stuck in the Middle With You” by Stealers Wheel originally written and recorded in 1972. The song is played on my 2017 Martin T1K Koa tenor-sized ukulele.

My ukulele cover of “Proud Mary” was originally written and produced by John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival in 1969, but my version is a derived ukulele arrangement and cover of the version by Ike & Tina Turner from 1971. The song is played on my 2017 Martin T1K Koa tenor-sized ukulele.

My ukulele cover of “Longing to Belong” was originally recorded by Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam in 2011. The arrangement was from Jim Beloff’s book “The Daily Ukulele – Leap Year Edition.” The song is played on my 2017 Martin T1K Koa tenor-sized ukulele.

This is my ukulele cover of “Your Cheatin’ Heart” originally written and recorded by Hank Williams in 1952. This cover is played on my 2017 Martin T1K Koa tenor-sized ukulele.

This Cub Scout Skit / Parody Song “Don’t Stop Scoutin'” was obviously adapted from the song “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey, originally written by Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry, Neal Schon in 1981. This cover is played with my 2017 Martin T1K Koa tenor-sized ukulele.

Helping with my two boys Cub Scout Dens is how I decided to start learning an instrument.  I went to a campfire for Cub Scouts and there were no songs. I remember as a kid singing all the silly repeat after me and sing-along songs and I wanted my kids to have that same experience. That was what originally drove me to begin learning the ukulele!

Feel free to modify my parody lyrics below for your Cub Scout Pack or BSA Scout Troop campfire routines:

Intro x2

Verse 1: Just a small-town girl
Givin’ Cub Scouts a whirl
She’s joinin’ Cub Scout Pack Two-Forty-Three
Just a small town boy
Being outdoors brings him lots of joy
He’s joinin’ Cub Scout Pack Two-Forty-Three

Interlude x2

Verse 2: Camping outside in my tent
Pinewood Derby axles gettin’ bent
Skits and songs and making s’mores
The thrill goes on and on and on and on

Prechorus: Out on a long hike,
Scout essentials in my daypack,
Whittling chip really gave Akela a fright
Signs up Scout friends!
Tying square knots behind my back now
Snoring echoes from a tent at night

Interlude x2

Verse 3: Going to the blue and gold
Who’s got the most popcorn sold
Firing rockets into the sky, just one more time.
Going to summer camp
Why are all my clothes so damp?
Buddy check at waterfront
The thrills go on and on and on and on

Prechorus: Out on a long hike,
Scout essentials in my daypack,
Whittling chip really gave Akela a fright
Signs up Scout friends!
Tying square knots behind my back now
Snoring echoes from a tent at night

Interlude x2

Chorus: Don’t stop Scoutin’
Dancin’ round the campfire shoutin’
Buzzing mosquito Oh nooooo!
Don’t stop Scoutin’
Dancin’ round the campfire shoutin’
Buzzing mosquito Oh nooooo!
Don’t stop Scoutin’
Dancin’ round the campfire shoutin’
Buzzing mosquito Oh nooooo!

Don’t! Stop!