Taps 

Day is done

Gone the sun

From the seas

From the hills

From the sky.

All is well

Safely rest

God is nigh.

Daylight Taps

(same tune as "Taps")

Thanks and praise

For our days

'Neath the sun

'Neath the stars

'Neath the sky.

As we go

This we know

God is nigh.

This version of "Taps" is to be sung in place of the regular version when closing events which are over before nightfall, for example, most Guide's Owns and many camps and daytime events.

Canadian Vespers

(Public Domain)

Softly falls the light of day,

As our campfire fades away.

Silently, each Guide should ask,

Have I done my daily task?

Have I kept my honour bright?

Can I guiltless sleep tonight?

Have I done and have I dared,

everything to "Be Prepared"?

Blazing Campfire 

By the blazing campfire light,

We have met in friendship tonight,

Round the whispering trees

Guard our golden memories,

Before we close our eyes in sleep,

Let us pledge that we will keep,

The Guiding friendship that we share 

Strong and deep ………..?

Say Why

Say why, do we have to say goodbye

Say why, do we have to say goodbye

Say why, do we have to say goodbye

Say why, my friend, say why.

Say when, will we ever meet again

Say when, will we ever meet again

Say when, will we ever meet again

Say when, my friend, say when.

Say where, and I'll meet you right there

Say where, and I'll meet you right there

Say where, and I'll meet you right there

Say where, my friend, say where.

Say why, do we have to say goodbye

Say when, will we ever meet again

Say where, and I'll meet you right there

Say why, say when, say where!

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