Jaws Song

The Jaws Song, also known as the Baby Shark Song, has been part of Scouting programs for many years. Scouts sing this song at campfires, during hikes, or at pack meetings. It’s a fun, interactive song that gets everyone moving and joining in. Scouts of all ages enjoy it, and it adds excitement to group gatherings.

The song has simple verses and hand motions. Each verse introduces a new character, from Baby Jaws to Grandpa Jaws, and each character has its own motion. For example, Baby Jaws has tiny jaws, while Grandpa Jaws has big, toothless jaws. These movements keep Scouts engaged and make the song more memorable.

Leaders often use this song as a “repeat after me” song. The leader sings each line first, and the group repeats it. This style makes it easy for even the youngest Scouts to follow along. It also helps build teamwork, as Scouts work together to repeat the words and motions.

The Jaws Song fits well into the Scouting program because it combines music, movement, and fun. It brings Scouts together and helps them build friendships. Singing together builds group spirit and makes gatherings feel special. For many Scouts, this song becomes a favorite memory from camp.

The Jaws Song has been around in Scouting groups long before it became a viral hit as “Baby Shark.” No one knows exactly when it started, but it has been sung at camps for decades. Scouts used to sing it as “Jaws,” inspired by the famous shark movie from the 1970s. Leaders and Scouts would make up their own versions, adding new verses and motions over the years.

The song is often used as an action song. Each verse adds a new “shark” character, from Baby Jaws to Grandpa Jaws. Every character has its own hand motion, and Scouts follow along. These actions make it easy for younger Scouts to join in, and it’s always a crowd favorite at campfires. Different Scouting groups sometimes add their own twists to the song, changing characters or adding more motions to make it their own.

One tradition with the Jaws Song is singing it as a “repeat after me” song. The leader sings a line, and the Scouts repeat it back. This method is especially popular with Cub Scouts, as it keeps the group focused and involved. Many Scouts look forward to singing this song every year, and it has become a memorable part of the Scouting experience.

In Scouting, the Jaws Song has always been more than just a song. It brings Scouts together, creates laughs, and adds energy to gatherings. Over the years, this simple song has become a small but lasting tradition in Scouting programs everywhere.

Listen to the melody here

Make a book with your hands
Its a story doot doo, doo, doo
Its a story doot doo, doo, doo

Hold your hand up like a shark fin
About Jaws doot doo, doo, doo
About Jaws doot doo, doo, doo

Hold hands out, together at the wrists and clap like jaws
Mama Jaws doot doo, doo, doo
Mama Jaws doot doo, doo, doo

Hold whole arms out and move up and down like giant jaws
Daddy Jaws doot doo, doo, doo
Daddy Jaws doot doo, doo, doo

Clap two fingers together like tiny jaws
Baby Jaws doot doo, doo, doo
Baby Jaws doot doo, doo, doo

Hold out your arms again, but this time curl your fingers to make him toothless
Grandpa Jaws doot doo, doo, doo
Grandpa Jaws doot doo, doo, doo

Point to yourself
There was a man doot doo, doo, doo
There was a man doot doo, doo, doo

Hold up arms to show off muscles
A muscle man doot doo, doo, doo
A muscle man doot doo, doo, doo

Fix your hair like a lady
There was a lady doot doo, doo, doo
There was a lady doot doo, doo, doo

Pretend you are swimming
Swimming in the sea doot doo, doo, doo
Swimming in the sea doot doo, doo, doo

Make the shark fin again
Along came Jaws doot doo, doo, doo
Along came Jaws doot doo, doo, doo

Make muscles again
Well I’ve save you doot doo, doo, doo
Well I’ve save you doot doo, doo, doo

Shrug your shoulders
What’s next doot doo, doo, doo?
What’s next doot doo, doo, doo?

Hold up two fingers
Jaws Two doot doo, doo, doo.
Jaws Two doot doo, doo, doo.

Printable lyrics for the Jaws song (Baby Shark song)

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What is the Jaws Song?

The Jaws Song is an action song often sung at Scout meetings and campfires. Each verse introduces a different shark character, like Baby Jaws or Grandpa Jaws, with hand motions that go along with the words.

How do you sing the Jaws Song?

The song is usually sung in a “repeat after me” style. The leader sings a line, and the group repeats it back. Each verse has simple motions that match the character being sung about.

What motions go with each verse?

The motions are different for each character. For example, clap two fingers for Baby Jaws and use your full arms for Daddy Jaws. The motions get bigger with each character, which makes the song fun to follow along with.

Why is the Jaws Song popular in Scouting?

It’s popular because it’s easy to learn, it gets everyone involved, and it brings lots of energy to gatherings. It helps Scouts of all ages join in and feel part of the group.

Can the Jaws Song be changed?

Yes! Many groups add their own verses or change the motions. Some add other characters or even make up a new storyline. Adding twists keeps it fresh and fun.

The Jaws Song has been a Scouting favorite for years. Scouts have sung it at campfires, pack meetings, and hikes, and it never seems to lose its charm. The song goes through different shark “characters,” like Mama Jaws, Daddy Jaws, and Baby Jaws. Each character has its own hand motion, which makes it fun for Scouts to sing along and follow the leader.

The Jaws Song is easy to learn because of its “repeat after me” format. The leader sings each line first, and the group repeats it. This way, even Scouts who are hearing the song for the first time can join in. It’s a simple and effective way to keep everyone engaged, and it’s especially popular with younger Scouts.

Each character in the song has its own movement, adding extra energy to the singing. Baby Jaws has small jaws, while Grandpa Jaws is a big, toothless shark. The actions get larger and more dramatic with each verse. This keeps Scouts interested and brings some laughs as they act out the different characters together.

Over the years, many Scout groups have put their own spin on the Jaws Song. Some groups add verses, change characters, or make up new motions. This has kept the song fresh and adaptable, letting each group make it their own. For many Scouts, this simple song brings back happy memories of campfires and group activities.