The Badge Archive

By Harriet F. Heywood

This song has movements – see recordings to learn the traditional movements.

Printable Music

• Brownie Smile Song by GSUSA

Recordings

• Spotify – Melinda Carol
• YouTube – GSSD
• YouTube – GSWP
• YouTube – The Learning Station

Lyrics

I’ve got something in my pocket  <Place something in imaginary pocket>
that belongs upon my face, <Point to face>
I keep it very close to me  <Tap imaginary pocket>
in a most convenient place <Keep tapping>

I’m sure you couldn’t guess it  <Wave finger in “no” gesture>
if you guessed a long, long while. <Keep waving>
So I’ll take it out and put it on –  <Take imaginary thing out of pocket and touch lips>
it’s a great big Brownie Smile! <Point at large smile>

Variation

I’ve got something in my pocket
That I found behind a log
My leader said to put it back
But I want to keep this frog

It’s cool and green and slimy
And it wiggles in my hand
I’ve also got a wooly worm
And a pocket full of sand.

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References:

• “Brownie Smile Song – UNOFFICIAL! GSSC-MM Resources Database.” Dawgtoons.com, 2025, gsresources.dawgtoons.com/songs/brownie-smile-song/. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
• “Brownie Smile Song – Lyrics.” Scoutsongs.com, 2025, http://www.scoutsongs.com/lyrics/browniesmilesong.html. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.