What's your favorite "military cadence?"

2013-11-27T19:13:00-05:00

Ah yes, "Jody calls," we've all heard them, marched to them, run to them, or called them out in a motivated tone; so, what are some of your all time favorites? As this is an inter-service thread, we want to hear from all of you--Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Reserve of each of the above, and the National Guard--so what are your favorite service-specific cadences, and do you have an old standby or trusty go-to cadence? Perhaps it was one that was once popular but somehow fell out of use, or maybe an just an old standard or unique favorite. Please feel free to share any photos, videos, sound files, stories, associated memories, and/or anything else needed to help to tell your story. I'm sure that an old classic or two comes to mind, so "one, two, three, four-or... this is what we're here for-or..." So, pull up a keyboard and let's get this thing started, thank you for all that you do, and... see you all in the discussion threads!

Response by CMC Robert Young made Nov 19 at 2013 6:47 PM

2013-11-19T18:47:42-05:00

I was fortunate enough to attend US Air Force
Sergeants’ Academy (36 prospective first sergeants and me) several years ago,
and during our formation runs our instructor cracked out this one. He would
call the instruction one segment at a time and then repeat just his part with
us answering in suit. He started with the first segment and then repeating it before adding another
segment each time through until we completed the entire chorus so it sounded like this:

I say “One”. You say “Two”

I say “Air Force. You say “Blue.”

TI – One

US – Two

TI – Air Force

US - Blue

I say “Three”. You say “Four”.

I say “Give me”. You say “More”.

TI – Three

US – Four

TI – Give me

US - More

I say “Five”. You say “Six”.

I say “Just for”. You say “Kicks”.

TI – Five

US - Six

TI – Just for

US - Kicks

I say “Seven”. You say “Eight”.

I say “Feeling”. You say “Great”.

TI – Seven

US – Eight

TI – Feeling

US - Great

I say “Nine”. You say “Ten”.

I say “Do it”. You say “Again”.

TI – Nine

US -Ten

TI – Do it

US - Again

We all learned it and by the second or third day we were taking turns
calling the run. About half way through the second week, we were out for an afternoon
trot around Gunter AFB when one of my classmates changed the “Air Force” to “Coast Guard”. Since I remain one of only two Coasties to ever attend USAF FSA, it was a nice
touch, and the ensuing laughter was a huge pick me up for all of us because the
weather was brutal….30 degrees with about 10 knot headwind! I still sing this
to myself when I run around the neighborhood. It's just a good memory!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 27 at 2013 7:20 PM

2013-11-27T19:20:42-05:00

Too many here cannot be repeated.   Think full metal jacket..lol

Response by LTC Jason Bartlett made Nov 27 at 2013 8:34 PM

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I have a ton of favorites but one that the privates loved when I was on the trail was "Killing The Baby Seals". But the one that got them most motivated was "Napalm Sticks to Kids". Pretty sure that you don't want to use them in today's PC environment.

Killing The Baby Seals

Way up north where the air gets cold

We're running out of money and we're running out of gold

So now I earn my living

Killing the baby seals (arp arp)

You can hit `em with a bat you can hit `em with a brick

You can poke `em in th eye with your eye pokin stick

That's how I earn my living

Killing the baby seals (arp arp)

You can slash `em in the head you can slash `em in the throat

Then throw `em in the back of your fishing boat

That's how I earn my living

Killing the baby seals (arp arp)

My wife and kids they hate me

The Army they just won't take me

because I earn my living

Killing the baby seals (arp arp)

Napalm Sticks to Kids

We shoot the sick, the young, the lame,

We do our best to maim,

Because the kills all count the same,

Napalm sticks to kids.

Chorus: Napalm Napalm sticks to kids,

Napalm sticks to kids.

Flying low across the trees,

Pilots doing what they please,

Dropping frags on refugees,

Napalm sticks to kids.

Goods in the open, making hay,

But I can hear the gunships say,

"There'll be no Chieu Hoi today,"

Napalm sticks to kids.

See those farmers over there,

Watch me get them with a pair,

Blood and guts just everywhere,

Napalm sticks to kids.

I've only seen it happen twice,

But both times it was mighty nice,

Shooting peasants planting rice,

Napalm sticks to kids.

Napalm, son, is lots of fun,

Dropped in a bomb or shot from a gun,

It gets the gooks when on the run,

Napalm sticks to kids.

Drop some napalm on a farm,

It won't do them any harm,

Just burn off their legs and arms,

Napalm sticks to kids.

CIA with guns for hire,

Montagnards around a fire,

Napalm makes the fire go higher,

Napalm sticks to kids.

I've been told it's not so neat,

To catch gooks burning in the street,

But burning flesh, it smells to sweet,

Napalm sticks to kids.

Children sucking on a mother's tit,

Wounded gooks down in a pit,

Dow Chemical doesn't give a shit,

Napalm sticks to kids.

Bombadiers don't care a bit,

Just as long as the pieces fit,

When you stuff the bodies in a pit,

Napalm sticks to kids.

Eighteen kids in a No Fire Zone,

Rooks under arms and going home,

Last in line goes home alone,

Napalm sticks to kids.

Chuck in a sampan, sitting in the stern,

They don't think their boats will burn,

Those damn gooks will never learn,

Napalm sticks to kids.

Cobras flying in the sun,

Killing gooks is lots of fun,

Get one pregnant and it's two for one,

Napalm sticks to kids.

Shoot civilians where they sit,

Take some pictures as you split,

All your life you'll remember it,

Napalm sticks to kids.

NVA are all hard core,

Flechettes never are a bore,

Throw those PSYOPS out the door,

Napalm sticks to kids.

Gather kids as you fly over town,

By throwing candy on the ground,

Then grease 'em when they gather 'round,

Napalm sticks to kids.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 27 at 2013 9:40 PM

2013-11-27T21:40:23-05:00

A-round her head, she wore a yell-o ribbon (unit repeats)

she wore it in the spring time in the early month of may. (unit repeats)

And if you asked her why the heck she wore it (unit repeats)

she wore for the airman who was far far away (no repeats)

FAR AWAY. (unit) FAR AWAY. (unit)

she wore for the airman who was far far away (no repeat)

A-round the town, she pushed the baby carriage (unit repeats)

she pushed the baby carriage in the early month of may. (unit repeats)

And if you asked her why the heck she pushed it (unit repeats)

she pushed it for the airman who was far far away (no repeats)

FAR AWAY. (unit) FAR AWAY. (unit)

she pushed it for the airman who was far far away (no repeat)

Behind, the door, her daddy kept the shot gun (unit repeats)

her daddy kept the shot gun in the early month of may. (unit repeats)

And if you asked him why the heck he kept it (unit repeats)

he kept it for the airman who was far far away (no repeats)

FAR AWAY. (unit) FAR AWAY. (unit)

he kept it for the airman who was far far away (no repeat)

Response by SSG David Gladu made Nov 27 at 2013 9:46 PM

2013-11-27T21:46:43-05:00

The combat engineer song marching cadence.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 27 at 2013 9:56 PM

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"C-130 rollin' down the strip,<br>100 Paratroopers gonna take a little trip,<br>mission unspoken, destination unknown,<br>they don't know if they're ever goin' home,<br>stand up, buckle up, shuffle to the door...<br>Jump right out and count to 4,<br>If my main don't open wide,<br>I got a reserve by my side,<br>If that one should fail me too,<br>Look out below, cuz I'm a comin' through,<br>If I should die in the ole drop zone,<br>Box me up and ship me home,<br>Pin my wings upon my chest,<br>Tell my Momma I'd done my best."<br>

Response by SSG Laureano Pabon made Nov 27 at 2013 11:53 PM

2013-11-27T23:53:58-05:00

Halo, halo, green berets, King of clouds fly away,

This Airborne livings the life for me,

cause nothing in this world is free.

A paratrooper died today,

this is just the price you pay.

This airborne living the life for me

cause nothing in this world is free.

That's one of many, I may not be active duty any more, but these all time great hits live inside of me. :)

Response by SSG Laureano Pabon made Nov 28 at 2013 12:10 AM

2013-11-28T00:10:09-05:00

Sorry Major Burns, but this is one topic I really enjoy.

I think that the Army cadence, is a bit extra ordinary.

but not to change the topic, the Marines are rather good too.

When the DI starts to march.

During their marches all he is really saying : Left, right, left , right.

but the way he sounds it off, kind of gives it class.

In this video, you will see an example:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gseNZnC9nEg

Marine Boot Camp Marching Cadence

This is SDI SSgt Goss with his final platoon 3045. Marines close order drill at it's absolute best. Favorite the video if you like it and share it with your ...

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 28 at 2013 10:31 AM

2013-11-28T10:31:09-05:00

Last night we had a fire fight
Those M60 tracers fired thru the night
The sounds of mortars blasting over head
When I looked around all my friends were dead
Up came Charlie from a muddy lake
So I had to cut him up with my Gerber blade
And I will tell you no lies
Cross my heart and hope to die

Two little kids on a patty dyke
Well they're aiming stakes for a Cobra strike
Two little kids in a field of wheat
So I called on in some Willy Peat
And I will tell you no fibs
Napalm it sticks to kids

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2013 7:58 PM

2013-12-03T19:58:11-05:00

None. I am horrible at it. I got called twice in OCS only to be told that I suck and that I can never call cadence again. Which was fine by me. Luckily when I was a scout we didn't call cadence. One of the many reasons why I became an officer is to never call cadence again. To me that is NCO business.<div><br></div><div>Also, if you can call cadence you are not running hard enough.</div>

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2013 8:01 PM

2013-12-03T20:01:23-05:00

Any ever heard the "Airborne Rangers Crossed the Line," "The S&M Man," or "Ralph, the Airborne Ranger." These the classics. They are extremely vulgar.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2013 10:49 PM

2013-12-08T22:49:19-05:00

Never heard "Little Red Wagon" before but I need some new material for the one group run we do a month.

As for my favorite....well, I don't have a specific one but anything I call....long as it gets the crowd pumped while they're running works for me.

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2013 11:44 PM

2013-12-08T23:44:14-05:00

Can't get enough cadence?! Well, then here's just a few other ongoing discussions... "Riigght, Hace; Foor-waaard, Harch... left, right, left-right-lao... Double Time, Harch..." Enjoy!

https://www.rallypoint.com/questions/17720-favorite-running-cadences

Favorite Running Cadences?

My favorite is "Little Red Wagon"I started calling this when I was starting to come into my own as a Specialist (P) and was really wanting to become an NCO. Everyone loves it because it sounds so craz...

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 8 at 2013 11:55 PM

2013-12-08T23:55:31-05:00

My privates love it when I sing this one... well some of them do :)

I wonder.. *Repeat, what she's doing now... *Repeat

And I wonder.. *Repeat, what she's doing now.. *Repeat

As I train.. *Repeat

All Day.. *Repeat

Fire Guard.. *Repeat

All Night.. *Repeat

To a different beat.. * Repeat

And I wonder

who's she's doing now

And I wonder

who's she's doing now

As I train

All Day

Getting smoked

All Night

To a different beat

And I wonder

Who she's kissing now

And I wonder

Who she's kissing now

As I train

All day

BRM

All night

to a different beat

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2013 12:00 AM

2013-12-09T00:00:15-05:00

Hey Bin Laden

Well you couldn't behave

So we filled your sky

With Maroon Berets

cause were A. I.

R.B

O.R.

N.E.

AIRBORNE!!

All The Way!!

AIRBORNE!!

Everyday!!

Singing I don't know but I think I might..

Jump from an Aircraft while in flight

If my main don't open I'm a use my reserve

If that don't open I'm a lose my nerve

Cause I'm AI

AIRBORNE

ALL THE WAY

AIRBORNE

Everyday

Super duper

PARATROOPER

Super Duper

PARATROOPER!!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2013 12:05 AM

2013-12-09T00:05:37-05:00

Not an official military cadence but in AIT we used to get fired up after a long day at class by marching to Twist and Shout. Our platoon SGT would always comment on motivation every time he heard this.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2013 9:03 AM

2013-12-09T09:03:49-05:00

Oh man! This is my bread and butter! I look forward to company/battalion/brigade/NCO/division/corps/post runs just for this. My favorites are the ones that the creative mind come up with. I usually start with one everybody knows and then slowly ease into the 'signature' cadences. I have I think 2 signature cadences that I bring out the bag. 'When that left foot hits the ground....', 'Ahab had a camel named Clyde...'.

Response by SFC Josh Watson made Dec 9 at 2013 9:45 AM

2013-12-09T09:45:40-05:00

Napalm sticks to kids. For some reason that one motivates that tar out of an Infantry formation.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2013 2:15 PM

2013-12-09T14:15:58-05:00

Back in the day (the 1990's), I used to enjoy the "C-130 rolling down the strip" cadence. Is that cadence still used in today's Army? Just wondering.

Response by 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2013 4:10 PM

2013-12-09T16:10:25-05:00

If you have enough breath to belt out a cadence, you're not running fast enough.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2013 5:07 PM

2013-12-09T17:07:32-05:00

A variation of The Motivator: "somebody's not gonna make it, tiny little heart can't take it"

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2013 6:01 PM

2013-12-09T18:01:26-05:00

Drip Drop, Drippity Drop. I knew an NCO who could really belt it out and I sing it in my head every time I'm trying to push through an APFT. :)

Drip, Drop, Drippity Drop

US Army Cadence

Drip Drop, Drippity Drop (ArmyStudyGuide.com)

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Response by SFC Nicolzie Russell made Dec 9 at 2013 11:40 PM

2013-12-09T23:40:49-05:00

"hey lodi doti" the remix when random individuals cosign the song...

Response by SGT Aja Johnson made Dec 9 at 2013 11:50 PM

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As an Engineer, I'm partial to Engineer related cadences

Engineer, engineer running down the road

Running so fast makes the others look old

We're running hard and we're running long

Still singing another stupid song

Build a road or cut down a tree

Or dig some graves for the Infantry

Working hard and working all day

Knocking down anything that gets in the way

Response by PVT Dennis Armstrong made Dec 11 at 2013 1:09 AM

2013-12-11T01:09:50-05:00

old king cole was a merry ol soul was he was my favorite

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2013 6:30 PM

2013-12-27T18:30:04-05:00

C-17 flying over division......a fan favorite when I was at Bragg, among others that had anything to do with planes and being airborne

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2014 1:19 PM

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It's not widely known, but I've tailored these a bit.

BLUE FALCON

"Blue Falcon! He's a Blue Falcon"
"Blue Falcon! He's a SGT Davis (or any name)"
"Blue Falcon! ah He's a Blue Falcon"
"My buddies in a foxhole, with a bullet in his chest.
Thats when I stole his poncho, so I can get some rest!"

"Blue Falcon! He's a Blue Falcon"
"Blue Falcon! He's a SGT Thompson (or any name)"
"Blue Falcon! ah He's a Blue Falcon"
"My buddy's in a foxhole with a bullet in his knee, medic says he's wounded, so I took his MREee!"

"Blue Falcon! He's a Blue Falcon"
"Blue Falcon! He's a SGT Thompson (or any name)"
"Blue Falcon! ah He's a Blue Falcon"

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2014 1:23 PM

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EVERY WHERE WE GO

(Slow Rhythm)
"Everywhere we goO."
"People wanna know."
"Who we are-e."
"So, we tell them."

(Faster Rhythm)
"We are 'rough and tough' you heard so much about."
"You know we lead the way, everytime that we go out."
"You can take a look at us and see we are motivated!"
"You can take a look at us and see we are dedicated!"

"Moti-Mo-Mo-Mo-Motivated!"
"Dedi-De-De-De-Dedicated!"

...then continue it with another cadence or add to it.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2014 1:29 PM

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"I got a PAIN!"

I got a pain! ::pause:: (formation repeats) on my knee (formation repeats) and it's called (formation repeats) PT.

So lean left! (lean left, I lean left)
Lean right! (lean right, I lean right)
Lean front! (lean front, I lean front)
Lean back! (lean back, I lean back)

I got a pain! on my feet and it's called LT.

So lean left! (lean left, I lean left)
Lean right! (lean right, I lean right)
Lean front! (lean front, I lean front)
Lean back! (lean back, I lean back)

I got a pain! on my side and its called 1SG!

So lean left! (lean left, I lean left)
Lean right! (lean right, I lean right)
Lean front! (lean front, I lean front)
Lean back! (lean back, I lean back)

I got a pain! on my toe and its called CO!

So lean left! (lean left, I lean left)
Lean right! (lean right, I lean right)
Lean front! (lean front, I lean front)
Lean back! (lean back, I lean back)

Pain (formation repeats) on my back (formation repeats), but we dont care (formation repeats) we like it there! (formation repeats)

Pain (formation repeats) on my knees (formation repeats), but we dont care (formation repeats) we like it there! (formation repeats)

Pain (formation repeats) on my toe (formation repeats), but we dont care (formation repeats) we like it there! (formation repeats)

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 23 at 2014 9:05 AM

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Obviously looking at my previous cadences, I like to spice it up and try differenct cadences. Here's another.

"HEY SOLDIER!"

"When that left foot strikes the grown, all I wan' hear is that 'What!' sound"

(Formation cries out 'WHAT!' on their left foot)

"Hey private, stop looking at me, stop staring at me."
"The other day, you missed formation." x2
"Kick down your door, give me that playstation." x2

"Hey Soldier, stop looking at me, stop staring at me."
"The other day, you missed PT." x2
"Went to the hall, took your MRE." x2

(Formation cries out 'WHAT!' on their left foot)

"It's in my rucksack, my rucksack."
"That gin & juice, it's in my rucksack, my rucksack."
"That rum & coke, it's in my rucksack, my rucksack."

"Give me an iced cold michelob, pop the top and you drink real slow." (Formation repeats)
"Give me an iced cold miller light, you pop the top and you feeling alright."

"YEEEEEEEA!, OH YEAHHHH!" x2
"YEEEEEEEA!, OH YEAHHHH!" x2
"Somebody ain't gonna make it, you're tiny little hearts won't take it" x2

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 23 at 2014 11:03 AM

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Whip me beat me I need love!

Response by SPC Christopher Smith made Jan 23 at 2014 11:54 AM

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I like silence, I used to run sprints in High school and College. I like to focus on my form and breathing. Silence is golden.

Response by PFC Eric Minchey made Jan 24 at 2014 1:17 AM

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Called the Ballad of The Green Berets as a cadence once, but My Favorite is: <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;">Airborne Ranger (Shoot to Kill)</span><p align="center" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px;">I hear the choppers humming<br>They're hovering overhead<br>They've come to get the wounded<br>They've come to get the dead</p><p align="center" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px;">Airborne (shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot to kill)<br>Ranger (shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot to kill) *</p><p align="center" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px;">My buddy's in a foxhole<br>A bullet in his head<br>The medic says he’s wounded<br>But I know that he's dead</p><p align="center" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px;">Airborne (shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot to kill)<br>Ranger (shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot to kill) *</p><p align="center" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px;">Sitting in a foxhole<br>Sharpening my knife<br>Up jumped the enemy<br>I hate to take his life</p><p align="center" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px;">Airborne (shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot to kill)<br>Ranger (shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot to kill) *</p><p align="center" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px;">And now the battle's over<br>The smoke is all around<br>We wanted to go home<br>But we're six feet underground</p><p align="center" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px;"><br></p><div class="pta-link-card"><div class="pta-link-card-picture"><img src="https://i1.ytimg.com/vi/m5WJJVSE_BE/maxresdefault.jpg"></div><div class="pta-link-card-content"><div class="pta-link-card-title"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5WJJVSE_BE">Ballad of the Green Berets - [HD] - - - SSGT Barry SADLER</a></div><div class="pta-link-card-description">The brave men of the Green Berets. http://NeedGOD.com</div></div><div style="clear:both"></div><div class="pta-box-hide"><i class="icon-remove"></i></div></div>

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 24 at 2014 5:06 PM

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Cadence calling is one thing I have always liked since I joined the military. I believe it makes running fun, the crazier the cadence the better. My favorite cadence is kook-aid kook-aid.

Response by TSgt Scott Hurley made Jan 24 at 2014 5:11 PM

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She Wore A Yellow Ribbon. Every time I see the movie and hear the song, its catchy. And I know its a Calvary song, but the AF tends to use it too.

Another one is "When Johny Comes Marching Home"

You can march to both those, and they are moral/comrade builders too.

Response by LT Jessica Kellogg made Jan 25 at 2014 7:32 AM

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This one: http://youtu.be/SqNdgS_hlgQ

I don't know what it's called, so if anyone knows, I'd appreciate the info. Sorry the recording quality isn't great.

Navy Cadence

Response by LT Jessica Kellogg made Jan 25 at 2014 7:35 AM

2014-01-25T07:35:06-05:00

At OCS, one of the other companies was always marching around to the tune of Barbie Girl..... That was always good for a laugh.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2014 12:39 AM

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Yellow Bird

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2014 2:02 AM

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64 Rangers on a one way trip, mission unspoken destination unknown, dont even know if we are ever coming home.

Response by SSG Ralph Watkins made Jan 28 at 2014 9:21 AM

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My first duty assignment we had a very dynamic company commander. He made up cadences for the unit. He had one called "Wing-dang-doo" I can't say the words to the cadence due to it being so un-PC. The assignment seemed almost magical. Hard work, serious unit cohesion, & a commander that could get give motivational speeches that the entire company would follow him to the pits of Hell. In essence, the cadence by itself is not much but the memory of an awesome unit & exciting times is what makes it my favorite.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 30 at 2014 1:42 PM

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"Rumble in the Jungle"

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2014 2:12 PM

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AAAhhhh Drip drop drippity drop drop!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2014 2:18 PM

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MY ALL TIME FAVORITE....

There's two things that I can Stand...

A leg lieutenant and A West Point MAN..

HAHA...Or Hey LT Dont be blue..

See that private's got one ribon too...

I love my officers though!

Response by MAJ Joseph Parker made Jan 31 at 2014 4:37 PM

2014-01-31T16:37:14-05:00

Always liked the "Yellow Bird" and variations/continuations thereof. Just warmed my heart to hear the troops chanting such gentle, kind words as we tromped through the woods. Had to chant it on the road and trails in the woods because we weren't allowed these kinds of cadences within earshot of housing or public areas on any of the posts.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2014 1:49 AM

2014-02-04T01:49:23-05:00

My favorites have been banned. Boo!!!!!!!!!!! : (

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2014 5:29 AM

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A good gap bridger: Juicy

Ooon your left,

Ooon your left, right, left,

JUICY JUICY!

Ooon your left,

RIGHT, WHAT DID HE SAY?

Ooon your left, right, left,

JUICY JUICY!

As far as complete cadences, hm. Too many to say. Maybe "Saw an old lady walkin down the street".

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2014 10:22 PM

2014-02-11T22:22:43-05:00

"I was running in the jungle just the other day,

when a mean old alligator come my way,

I said alligator alligator tell me why you smile,

He said I'm not an alligator I'm a crocodile

I said crocodile crocodile you better move,

before I make some jump boots out of you.

Well that rough tough crocodile hide,

makes a pair of jump boots just the right size

(2X)

I was running on the beach just the other day,

when a mean old sea turtle come my way,

I said sea turtle sea turtle you better move,

before I make a battle helmet out of you,

Well that rough tough sea turtle shell,

makes a battle helmet had as hell

(2X)

I was running through the thick jungle just the other day,

when a mean old gorilla come my way,

I said gorilla gorilla you better move,

before I make a flack vest out of you,

Well that rough tough gorilla hide,

makes a flack jacket just the right size

(2X)

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2014 10:32 PM

2014-02-11T22:32:22-05:00

I came across this looking for new cadences and was pretty impressed:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8-XkPJXhCw

Its just a short sample, but its good stuff. SFC Dover, whomever you are, epic job.

Best Cadence and Best Cadence Caller Ever

SFC Dover leading the 2nd Plt. "Slayers", Charlie Co. 1/222 AVN REGT in cadance.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 19 at 2014 9:54 PM

2014-02-19T21:54:15-05:00

I've always loved "I want to be an Airborne Ranger". I also enjoy the drunken private cadence and the Green Machine. Get up, up is a great choice as well.

Response by CSM Michael Poll made Feb 19 at 2014 9:59 PM

2014-02-19T21:59:41-05:00

well....

Response by SFC Anabel Cepero made Feb 19 at 2014 10:00 PM

2014-02-19T22:00:46-05:00

They say that in the Army, C-130, and Drip, Drop, Drippity Dop.

Response by GySgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 19 at 2014 10:04 PM

2014-02-19T22:04:10-05:00

For the communicators in a platoon out there.  <div><br></div><div>"Charlie Oscar Mike Mike"</div><div>"Papa Lima Tango"</div><div>"Charlie Oscar Mike Mike"<br></div><div>"Papa Lima Tango"<br></div><div>"Chew tobacco, chew tobacco, chew tobacco, spit"</div><div>"If you ain't comm, you ain't shit"</div><div><br></div><div>It always motivated others when singing "If I die in a combat zone" "box me up and ship me home" "dress me up in a set a blues" "comb my hair and tie my shoes" "pin my medals upon my chest" "tell my momma I did my best"</div>

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 19 at 2014 10:13 PM

2014-02-19T22:13:53-05:00

-in the early morning rain..
-boogaloo (as I stated earlier)
- Way down in the valley, i heard a loud roar
-momma told sally not to go downtown
-whats the sound of artillery
-some others that are already stated

most of all i like the ones from the 90's that hardly anyone knows anymore

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 2 at 2014 8:14 AM

2014-03-02T08:14:25-05:00

(double post)

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 2 at 2014 8:15 AM

2014-03-02T08:15:17-05:00

I can't remember exactly how it went. Something like "Hey there Jodi boy! 5ft wide and 3ft tall! Caught them in a bathroom stall! Hey there Jodi boy! Hit him with a two by four, cause my wife she was a whore!"

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 2 at 2014 10:39 AM

2014-03-02T10:39:23-05:00

"Drip Drop Drippity Drop Drop!"

I also like the dingle dangle one that goes:

Don't let your dingle dangle dangle in the dirt,

pick up your dingle dangle put it in your shirt...

Response by Cpl David Hall made Mar 7 at 2014 12:24 AM

2014-03-07T00:24:32-05:00

Sir

I respectfully decline to answer as this is a public forum and there could be children about.

Response by SGT Jeremy Schlueter made Mar 7 at 2014 12:38 AM

2014-03-07T00:38:35-05:00

Hail O' Hail O' Infantry

Up in the morning, outta the rack
Greeted at dawn with an early attack
First Sergeant rushes me off to chow
But I dont need it anyhow

Hail O' Hail O' Infantry
Queen of battle follow me
An airborne rangers life for me
O' nothing in this world is free

From a big bird in the sky
All will jump and some will die
Off to battle we will go
To live or die, hell I dont know

Hail O' Hail O' Infantry
Queen of battle follow me
An airborne rangers life for me
O' nothing in this world is free

Early at night its drizzilin' rain
I am hit and feel no pain
But in my heart I have no fear
Because my ranger God is here

Hail O' Hail O' Infantry
Queen of battle follow me
An airborne rangers life for me
O' nothing in this world is free

The mortars and artillery
The screaming bursts around me
Jagged shrapnel on the fly
Kills my buddy, makes me cry

Hail O' Hail O' Infantry
Queen of battle follow me
An airborne rangers life for me

O' nothing in this world is free

Response by TSgt Richard Goldy made Mar 9 at 2014 5:06 PM

2014-03-09T17:06:16-04:00

I dont even recall marching after basic except at a change of command ceremony. We had difficulty enough getting AF troops to stay in step. That was way long time ago. Before the AF joined the real military.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2014 5:27 PM

2014-03-09T17:27:20-04:00

I always liked Blood on the Risers. I'm not Airborne or anything but it had a story to tell with some dark humor thrown in. I used it mostly at AIT when we were doing the student leadership thing and had to learn to march formations and such. It was refreshing to hear something other than the same half-dozen we sang every day and everyone seemed to like it. Also, my schoolhouse was the farthest from the DFAC and our company area so there was plenty of time to call a longer cadence.

Response by Maj Chris Nelson made Mar 9 at 2014 5:42 PM

2014-03-09T17:42:20-04:00

I always liked "Tiny bubbles", "A Yellow Bird", and " C-130 rolling down the strip"

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2014 6:01 PM

2014-03-09T18:01:38-04:00

This isn't even remotely a hard choice for me. Baby Seal cadence is by far my favorite!

Response by CPL David Levy made Mar 9 at 2014 6:04 PM

2014-03-09T18:04:12-04:00

Marching: I hear the Choppers hovering

Running: Drip Drop, Rain is falling on my head

I had some very good leaders above me with not just great cadence skills, but singing skills. They sung our cadences and made waking up that early worth it :)

Response by PO2 Rocky Kleeger made Mar 9 at 2014 6:40 PM

2014-03-09T18:40:17-04:00

My girl's a vegetable
She lives in a hospital
But I would do anything
To keep her alive

She has a green TV
It's called an EKG
But I would do anything
To keep her alive

She has no arms or legs
That's why we call her pegs
But I would do anything
To keep her alive

Sometimes I play a joke
Pull the plug and watch her choke
But I would do anything
To keep her alive

Each time she breaths in air
She sounds like Darth Vader
But I would do anything
To keep her alive

While she lies there on her back

I'm out spending her welfare check

I'd buy her anything

To keep her alive

While she lies and slowly dies

I'm between her sister's thighs

I'll buy her anything

To keep her alive

Response by CSM Richard Montcalm made Mar 9 at 2014 7:29 PM

2014-03-09T19:29:46-04:00

<p>If you have ever been In a Military Clothing Sales Store and saw a running cadence tape lbeled with a Ranger Tab and a pair of Jump wings, titled, "Run with the U.S. Army Airborne Rangers", then you have heard me sing cadence- I am 75% of that tape and was known through out the Ranger Regment in the late '80's for my cadence.  One of my favorites was "Lear Jet SWAT Team" those that matter have heard it, sung it, and remember it from RIP or Pre Ranger.</p><p><br></p>

Response by SSG Robert Blum made Mar 12 at 2014 7:37 AM

2014-03-12T07:37:14-04:00

Both running

LITTLE RED WAGON (the cadence caller has to be extreemly motivated)

"You can't ride in my Little Red Wagon"

"Because the back seats broke and the axels dragin"

"Next Verse, Same as the First"

"Except a little bit louder(or quiter), and a whole lot worse"

Now the cadence caller brings ups the volume and motivation, sometimes I get to a point where it sounds almost like a goth singer is leading the formation, and you can repeat this over and over as long as you have the energy and voice for it. If i have the formation quiet down I will take it down to a wisper eventually.

LT LT DON'T BE BLUE

"LT LT don't be blue"

"My little private has two ribbions too"

"I pinned his medals upon his chest"

"Oh my god, what a mess"

"LT LT don't be blue"

"One day you can have a rack too"

"LT"

"Where ya at"

"Clothing and sales"

"Watcha Buying"

"Ribbons"

"Toy Soldier"

"Wanna be"

"Like me"

"Lean and mean"

"NCO"

"Leads the way"

"Every day"

Response by CWO2 Shelby DuBois made Mar 12 at 2014 3:44 PM

2014-03-12T15:44:48-04:00

These days...any slow one.

Response by CWO2 Shelby DuBois made Mar 12 at 2014 3:47 PM

2014-03-12T15:47:55-04:00

"Ring Dang Doo"... Solid gold from 1973...MCRD San Diego... Rated R.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2014 7:59 AM

2014-03-13T07:59:38-04:00

My Favorite to sing:

Oh lawdy, lawdy lawdy

Oh lawdy, lawdy lye

Up in the morinig at a quarter to fi-ve

First Seargeant talkin all his Jive

Got all the NCOs all around his de-sk

Got the BC in the leaning rest

Thinking oh lawdy, lawdy lawdy

Oh lawdy, lawdy lye

C130 rollin down the str-ip

...

jump right out and ...

Praying Oh lawdy, lawdy lawdy

Oh lawdy, lawdy lye

If my shoot.......

........

......

Look out below ......

Screaming Oh lawdy, lawdy lawdy

Oh lawdy, lawdy lye

(just a nice variation of C130)

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2014 11:21 AM

2014-03-13T11:21:58-04:00

You've got to be strong and Cavalry fit...(formation: repeat)

Because if you ain't Cav...(formation: You ain't S***)

And if your mamma ain't Cav...(formation: She ain't S***)

And if your daddy ain't Cav...(formation: He ain't S***)

Because we're hard core and Cavalry fit...(formation: repeat)

If you ain't Cav...(formation: You ain't S***)

- Gets us in trouble, but it's fun

Response by CSM Michael Poll made Mar 15 at 2014 12:50 PM

2014-03-15T12:50:59-04:00

one of my favorites

Response by Cpl Ray Fernandez made Mar 15 at 2014 1:10 PM

2014-03-15T13:10:59-04:00

Since my battalion hated all of us comm guys, we used to sing such lovely cadences as "The S&M" man which garnered many dirty looks, condemation, and outrage directed towards us.

Response by SPC Charles Brown made Mar 27 at 2014 12:22 AM

2014-03-27T00:22:44-04:00

All of the good ones that I can remember cannot be repeated in this politically correct era for fear of offending someone.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2014 2:29 AM

2014-03-29T02:29:27-04:00

One cadence that I can never forget is “Hard Work.” My drill
sergeant in basic training was one of those classic infantry that did
everything (airborne, air assault, range, ranger instructor, sniper, pathfinder)
and “hard work” was definitely the best cadence

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qu5q_awytxU

US Army Cadence: Hard Work

Everybodys doin it right (Hard work, work) Hard Work, thats what they say (Hard work, work) Hard Work, to earn my pay (Hard work, work) Hard Work, do it ever...

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2014 7:21 AM

2014-03-29T07:21:41-04:00

One cadence that is always in every unit run is "Rock-Steady." It is one of those cadence that motivates you to keep going after the third or fourth mile.

US. Army Cadence Rock-Steady

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Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2014 7:26 AM

2014-03-29T07:26:41-04:00

One of the first cadence every CPL or buck SGT learns is "My Old Granny." The downsize of this is that if it is the only one you know and the guy before you starts with that one, you are out of luck my friend!

Army Cadence - My Old Granny, She's 91

U.S Army Cadence - My Old Granny, She's 91

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2014 7:31 AM

2014-03-29T07:31:13-04:00

"Down by the river" was my 1SG's favorite cadence when we came back from Iraq the first time. He just to change the lyrics to "...down by the Tigris..." making it sound awesome!

US Army Cadence - Down by the River HD

Here's a US Army cadence "Down by the River.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 30 at 2014 11:02 AM

2014-03-30T11:02:38-04:00

<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My girl's a vegetable<br>She lives in a hospital<br>But I would do anything<br>To keep her alive</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She has a green TV<br>It's called an EKG<br>But I would do anything<br>To keep her alive</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She has no arms or legs<br>That's why we call her pegs<br>But I would do anything<br>To keep her alive</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">S</p>

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Apr 4 at 2014 9:38 PM

2014-04-04T21:38:52-04:00

Sir, I tend to take some cadences and change them up but in an appropriate manner that is.

Response by SGT James Elphick made Apr 4 at 2014 9:45 PM

2014-04-04T21:45:26-04:00

Old King Cole was my favorite marching cadence. And there was one about "Catalina Caroline, she's an ugly woman but she's mine all mine" that everyone in PLDC loved when I called during runs

Response by SGT Thomas Lucken made Apr 5 at 2014 6:45 AM

2014-04-05T06:45:36-04:00

That old Cavalry favorite: "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon"...... :-)

Response by SGT Thomas Lucken made Apr 5 at 2014 6:50 AM

2014-04-05T06:50:34-04:00

Another is:

If you ain't Cav, you ain't sh-t,
If your mama ain't Cav, you ain't sh-t.......... :-)

Response by CPL Stephen Kirt made Apr 5 at 2014 3:16 PM

2014-04-05T15:16:39-04:00

Little Red Wagon is always a fun one. Yellow bird is a good one too. (Got stopped from using that one during WLC). Also the Left Right KILL running cadence involving markets and machetes that we're never allowed to use :(

Response by CPL Stephen Kirt made Apr 5 at 2014 3:31 PM

2014-04-05T15:31:23-04:00

Little Red Wagon is my favorite. I also enjoy "When I Get to Heaven" (especially when someone loses track of where they are and gives St Peter a boot to the chest lol). My DS used to always call the "Somebody Ain't Gonna Make It" cadence and it really pumped everyone up. To the point where the run would slow down to a crawl because the entire company only wanted to hear him lol.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 5 at 2014 10:38 PM

2014-04-05T22:38:46-04:00

Chuck Norris, Ling Lang Lue Lue, and Ocupation Gi Blues (one my drill in AIT sung, no call back on that just stay in step and let the caller call.)

Chuck Norris

(Army Running Cadence)

(sung to the tune of Airbooorrrrrnneee Rangerrrrrrrrrr)

I see the bearded ninja
(Platoon Repeats)
Alone upon the hi-ill
(Platoon Repeats)
His name is Chuck Norris
(Platoon Repeats)
And kill I know he wi-ill
(Platoon Repeats)

CHORUS:
Chuck No - orr - rr - iss (Chuck, chuck, chuck he's the man!)

(Platoon repeats)
Round hou-ou-ou-ou-se kick!
(Platoon repeats)

Now, Chuck's not a surgeon
(Platoon Repeats)
But he knows some tri-icks
(Platoon Repeats)
The quickest way to a man's heart
(Platoon Repeats)
Is with Chuck Norris' fi-ists
(Platoon Repeats)

CHORUS

If you can see Chuck Norris
(Platoon Repeats)
Then he can see you-ou
(Platoon Repeats)
If you can not see-ee him
(Platoon Repeats)
He's prob'ly right behind you
(Platoon Repeats)

CHORUS

Don't break the law in Texas
(Platoon Repeats)
You'll put yourself in danger
(Platoon Repeats)
Chuck Norris' twin brother
(Platoon Repeats)
Is Walker Texas Ranger
(Platoon Repeats)

CHORUS

He doesn't have a chin
(Platoon Repeats)
But should still be fear-ed
(Platoon Repeats)
Legend tells of a third fist
(Platoon Repeats)
Behind his magnificent be-eard
(Platoon Repeats)

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 5 at 2014 10:54 PM

2014-04-05T22:54:23-04:00

Airborrrrrrrrrrne Rangerrrrrrrrrrs lead the way

and

Blood on the Risers

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2014 7:29 PM

2014-04-06T19:29:38-04:00

<font color="#222222" face="arial, sans-serif" size="3">I like all the ones we aren't allowed to call anymore. </font><div><font color="#222222" face="arial, sans-serif" size="3"><br></font></div><div><font color="#222222" face="arial, sans-serif" size="3">Find it funny we can shoot at human silhouettes on the range, but cant talk about it in a cadence!?</font></div>

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2014 3:22 AM

2014-04-14T03:22:23-04:00

I heard a cadence when at reception of passing by formation and all I can remember is "Sniper Man can" does anyone know of this cadence and either comment with the full lyrics or message it to me? Greatly Appreciated.

Response by 1SG Michael Blount made Apr 17 at 2014 6:04 PM

2014-04-17T18:04:52-04:00

SGT -

"Little Red Wagon"? Please find me a link to it.

Response by MAJ Dallas D. made Apr 17 at 2014 6:16 PM

2014-04-17T18:16:07-04:00

C-130 Rolling down the strip

Hey Hey Capt Jack Meet me down by the railroad track with your ......... in your hand, I'm going to be a ............ man.

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 18 at 2014 7:54 AM

2014-04-18T07:54:28-04:00

I have several, some of which are C-130, When we go to Heaven, and Two Old Ladies. In fact, pretty much any of the ones that involves airborne. The SEALS also have a good one, displaying it's rivalry with the other Special Operations teams.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 21 at 2014 3:40 PM

2014-04-21T15:40:23-04:00

C-130

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2014 2:10 AM

2014-04-27T02:10:27-04:00

Rock Steady

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2014 9:00 PM

2014-04-27T21:00:41-04:00

Two words War Pigs

Response by SSG Robin Rushlo made Apr 29 at 2014 3:11 PM

2014-04-29T15:11:48-04:00

This one for Marching

YELLOW RIBBON
(Army Marching Cadence)

Around her hair she wore a yellow ribbon
She wore it in the spring time, in the early month of May
And if you asked her why the heck she wore it
She'd say she wore it for her soldier who was far, far away
Far away
Far away
She wore it for her soldier who was far, far away
Around the block she pushed a baby carriage
She pushed it in the spring time, in the early month of May
And if you asked her why the heck she pushed it
She'd say she pushed it for her soldier who was far, far away
Far away
Far away
She pushed it for her soldier who was far, far away
Behind the door, her father kept a shotgun
She kept it in the spring time, in the early month of May
And if you asked her why the heck she kept it
She'd say she kept it for her soldier who was far, far away
Far away
Far away

Response by 1SG Frank Rocha made Apr 30 at 2014 8:57 PM

2014-04-30T20:57:50-04:00

I was always fond of "old king cole"

Response by SSG Derrick Antrom made May 1 at 2014 1:29 PM

2014-05-01T13:29:23-04:00

I have a few good ones running and marching.
first I would like to preface this by saying: the views expressed in the cadence do not reflect my opinion of anyone or group.

Best running Cadence:
Gooks in a 50.cal pit,
baby gook sucking on mom ma's tit
Dow Chemical don't give a dam
Napalm sticks to kids.

I know not PC but pretty good to run too

Best Marching Cadence:
Oh hail oh hail oh Infantry,
Queen of battle follow me
Airborne Ranger's the life for me
For nothing in this life is free

up in the morning and outta the rack
greeted at dawn by a mortar Attack
1st sergeant rushes me of to chow
But I don't eat it anyhow

Oh hail oh hail oh Infantry....

Now in the RGR BN We ran on the perimeter road so we did not get any flack about "bad words" but when I got to the 82nd ABN DIV They did not play that chit on Arden's st. the line Co. had to run in area J if you wanted to use "bad words" :) But I did love calling Cadence

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 1 at 2014 2:40 PM

2014-05-01T14:40:46-04:00

hey hey Captain Jack... met me down by the rail road track... put a sea bag in my hand... said, I'm gonna be a sailing man...

Short and dumb, but one of my faves... the other that we did PT to A LOT was, "Row row, row yur boat"

Response by SSG Richard Stevens made May 3 at 2014 12:26 PM

2014-05-03T12:26:41-04:00

I liked the one I want to be an airborne ranger I can no can't remember the rest

Response by SSG Matt Murphy made May 3 at 2014 6:48 PM

2014-05-03T18:48:17-04:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWgsdexkv18

Blood On the Risers(Gory Gory What a Helluva Way to Die)

Link to an Original Distribution Document: http://www.serviceofsupply.com/images/Keeper%20Pics/BloodonTheRisers.jpg Link to Paratroop Training Booklet circa ...

Response by SFC Gary (Bigsarge) Portier USARMY RET. made May 3 at 2014 8:56 PM

2014-05-03T20:56:06-04:00

Humpty Dumpty

Drill Sgt's like to hump ty dump dump dump.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2014 12:03 PM

2014-05-04T12:03:26-04:00

Good question sir

How about this one, how many people can get out there and CALL cadence. Grief these days you have to beg NCOs to get out there and call cadence. Marching or running. Its sad.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2014 8:43 AM

2014-05-08T08:43:40-04:00

this one always got the Soldiers motivated.

Momma told Sally not to go downtown,
Too many mechanics hangin' around.
Sally got the ass and she went anyway,
She didn't come home till late the next day.
Three months later, all was well,
Six months later, she began to swell,
Nine months later, out it came,
It was a whole 88 crew swingin' a chain.
Singin', "I'm Hardcore"
Motivated.
Dedicated.
Combat.
Ready.
Rollin'.
Steady.
We got the right, the right to rock steady,
We got to the right to roll when we're ready.
But when the time comes I got to be ready,
Willing and able to rock steady.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2014 2:45 AM

2014-05-10T02:45:33-04:00

I'm not sure if this is just a engineer thing but I rember back in AIT calling and singing "I wish that all the ladies..." I will not finish that cadence though I may get reported.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2014 10:59 PM

2014-06-04T22:59:49-04:00

Well he comes into work,
At 5:30,
And you think he's motivated,
But he ain't fooling me.

He sang Hii-hooooo Siiiiilver
And a yipee-kaaaya
Cuz he's a sick call ranger,
There's something new every day.

Well first it was his feet,
And then it was his back.
Next thing you know-O,
It's gonna be a heart attack.

He sang Hii-hooooo Siiiiilver
And a yipee-kaaaya
Cuz he's a sick call ranger,
There's something new every day.

Well look to your left,
And look to your right.
Aaand you ain't gonna find him,
'Cuz he ain't fit to fight.

He sang Hii-hooooo Siiiiilver
And a yipee-kaaaya
Cuz he's a sick call ranger,
There's something new every day.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2014 11:11 AM

2014-06-05T11:11:03-04:00

"there she just a walking down the street singing doo wa ditty ditty dum ditty doo"
(Bill Murry & Harold Ramos from "Stripes")

Response by SN Derrick Johnson made Jun 5 at 2014 11:44 AM

2014-06-05T11:44:22-04:00

This has been one of my favorites for a while. I am trying to integrate it a bit more into the Color Guard for my American Legion Post. I've been appointed Captain and I need to get these guys and gals into some better shape.

US Army Cadence: Hard Work

Everybodys doin it right (Hard work, work) Hard Work, thats what they say (Hard work, work) Hard Work, to earn my pay (Hard work, work) Hard Work, do it ever...

Response by MAJ John Drake made Jun 5 at 2014 4:50 PM

2014-06-05T16:50:27-04:00

Quick Time Cadence: Columbo
Double Time Cadence: Jesse James

Response by SGT Jack Mays, III made Jun 5 at 2014 4:59 PM

2014-06-05T16:59:28-04:00

I was always recuited by my 1SG (1SG Ryan), when I was in A 1/12th FA, especially for PT. I used to do a variation of the Beach Boys tune "Little Old Lady from Pasadena." It was "The Little Old Lady from Lawton, OK," and it fit.....to a tee!

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2014 5:55 PM

2014-06-05T17:55:37-04:00

I was one of the last ones to be platoon leader during WLC. I was in desperate need of a cadence that had not been used yet. I resorted to using Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. I thought for sure I would get made fun of but the instructors and the platoon thought it was a pretty good idea.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2014 8:49 PM

2014-06-05T20:49:06-04:00

C130 rolling down the strip (Running Cadence)

Response by SSgt James Howerton made Jun 6 at 2014 7:56 AM

2014-06-06T07:56:30-04:00

"PT momma runnin' down the track, she got boots on her feet, she got a pack on her back; she got nipples on her t*tties just as big as a plume, and the cheeks of her ass are as tight as a drum. They go BOOM-BOOM! BOOM-BOOM!"

Not PC in today's political climate but I hope those male Jarheads still sing it. It can be very motivating when you hit that 10th or 12th mile.

Response by 1SG Stephen Burgess made Jun 6 at 2014 3:35 PM

2014-06-06T15:35:49-04:00

After 3 years as a Drill Sergeant, I never had a problem with calling cadence...ever. My favorite was always: Up in the morning, before day. I don't like it, no way. Eat my breakfast too damn soon. Hungry as hell, by noon. Went to the mess Daddy on my knees. I said mess Daddy mess Daddy feed me please. Mess Daddy said with a big ol grin, if you wanna be Army you gotta be thin.

Response by 1SG David Niles made Jun 7 at 2014 8:14 PM

2014-06-07T20:14:09-04:00

I hear the choppers coming, they are hovering over head, they have come to get the wounded, they have come to get the dead...Men at Warrrrr, Men at Warrr.

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Jun 7 at 2014 8:57 PM

2014-06-07T20:57:25-04:00

My grandaddy was a horse Marine
He was born wearing green
He ate steaks eight inches thick
Picked his teeth with a swaggert stick

Kicking and a fighting and running all day
Grandaddy knew no other way
Busting out windows, kicking out doors
Trying to get even with the squids on the shore
Lived everyday of his life in the Corps
So they sent him off to war
Went to the Pacific to fight the Japanese
Got some shrapnel in the knees
Went to the country called Vietnam
To fight some people called the Viet Cong
Found himself in a firefight
Come back home in a medivac flight

Now grandaddy is sitting there
Marking time in a rocking chair

Semper Fi Marines

Response by SPC David Beam made Jun 7 at 2014 11:06 PM

2014-06-07T23:06:13-04:00

T is for Tanker!
A is for all the way!
N is for never qu....

eff that.

T is for Tanker!
A is for Tanker!
N is for Tanker!
K is for Tanker!
E is for Tanker!
R is for Tanker!

Response by COL Vincent Stoneking made Jun 8 at 2014 12:42 AM

2014-06-08T00:42:13-04:00

Banned. That's what it is. ;-)

Response by Cpl Ray Fernandez made Jun 8 at 2014 10:13 PM

2014-06-08T22:13:03-04:00

I have two personal favorites

The Killing Man

Darkness, brings the silence, as daylight ends it's reign
I whisper softly in your ear as your life begins to wane.
"There is something that you need to hear,
Before I let you slip, away.
There is something that you need to hear,
A little fact, to absolve my sins, before I take your life, today
I'M NOT THE KILLING MAN
I'M, JUST HIS SON
I'M NOT THE KILLING MAN,
but I'll... do all the killing.
Till he comes back someday."

My father taught me from a young age,
to do it with his skill,
To go about the family business, without yearning,
for the thrill.. BUT I LIKE IT!

Now that you lay before me, Dressed in your lacey black and red.
I whisper to you softly, Now that you're all but dead.
"There's something that you need to hear.
Before I let you slip away,
There's something that you need to hear.
a little fact to absolve my sins, before I take your life today.
I'M NOT THE KILLING MAN
I'M JUST HIS SON
I'M NOT THE KILLING MAN
But I'll, do all the killing...
Yes I'm, More than willing...
Yes I'm, doing all the killing...
Cuz he ain't, coming.. back...

For those long runs away from innocent ears

There's also the S&M man

THE S&M MAN
Melody: The Candy Man

This is the most obscene, vile, and disgusting rugby song there is!
This is also the favorite rugby song of many RFCs.

Who will run through jaggers
(Who will run through jaggers)
Ripping up his flesh
(Ripping up his flesh)
And turn right around
And repeat the bloody mess?
It's the S&M man

CHORUS:
Oh, the S&M man
The S&M man because he mixes it with love
And makes the hurt feel good
Yes the hurt feel good

[Different individuals sing the verses and everyone
repeats the first and second lines.]

Who wears pants with zippers
And no underwear
Then pulls them up and down
And rips out his pubic hair?
It's the S&M man

Who can take a razor
And no shaving cream
Scrape her pussy bald
Just to make the bitch scream?
It's the S&M man

Who can take an old saw
Rusty but still cuts
Pull it back and forth
Until he rips off his own nuts?
It's the S&M man

Who can take a bottle
Shove it up your ass
Hit it with a hammer
And line your ass with glass?
It's the S&M man

Who can take your scrotum
Stick it with a pin
Hang on a bunch of weights
Till it drags down to your shins?
It's the S&M man

Who can take your penis
Slam it in a door
Slam it in a door
So you can't fuck anymore?
It's the S&M man

Who can take a sander
Make sure it's Black and Decker
Rub it up and down
Until you've got a bleeding pecker?
It's the S&M man

Who would take a condom
Put pepper in the ring
Use it on the wife
'Cause she twitches when it stings?
It's the S&M man

Who can take a mallet
Claim that he's a stud
Smash it on his pecker
Till it starts to ooze blood?
It's the S&M man

Who can take your penis
Tie it in a knot
Tighter yet tighter
Until the fucker rots?
It's the S&M man

Who can take sandpaper
Rough like fifty grit
Rub it on her pussy
Until she has a bleeding clit?
It's the S&M man

Who can take two ice picks
Jam one in each ear
Ride the bitch like a Harley
While he fucks her up the rear?
It's the S&M man

Who takes jumper cables
Clamps one on each tit
Starts up the car
And electrocutes the bitch?
It's the S&M man

Who can take a young girl
Turn the lights down low
Flip on the video camera
And make like Rob Lowe?
It's the S&M man

Who can take a vagina
Suck out all the yeast
Spit it out into some dough
And serve bread at the rugby feast?
It's the S&M man

Who can take a puppy
Grab it by the ears
Fuck it up the ass
Until it sheds those puppy tears?
It's the S&M man

Who can take a vice clamp
Clamp it on a tit
Squeeze the sucker down
Till it pops just like a zit?
It's the S&M man

Who can take a cheese grater
Strap it to his arm
Fist fuck the bitch
And make Vagina Parmesan?
It's the S&M man

Who can take a transient
Rip out one of his eyes
Skull fuck the bastard
While he listens to his cries?
It's the S&M man

Who can take some shackles
Chain you to the walls
Fill a glass with sperm
By lancing both your balls?
It's the S&M man

Who can take a Coke bottle
Shove it up her ass
Kidney punch the bitch
Until she's shitting blood and glass?
It's the S&M man

Who would use machinery
To masturbate at work
Rip off his left testis
And pretend it didn't hurt?
It's the S&M man

Who can take a baby
Lay it on a bed
Turn it around
Fuck the soft spot in its head?
It's the S&M man

Who can take a little girl
Before she's on the rag
Fuck her till she's dead
And then toss her in a bag?
It's the S&M man

Who would put a kid's hand
In a socket on the wall
It's nice when they jerk
Up against his balls?
It's the S&M man

Who can take an abortion clinic
Sneak around to the back
Dig through all the dumpsters
Till he finds a tasty snack?
It's the S&M man

Who can take another abortion clinic
Go in front, not the back
Run through the clinic
And rip one off the rack?
It's the S&M man

Who gives children candy
Takes them round the block
And rips up their innards
With the ramming of his cock?
It's the S&M man

Who can take a baby
Throw it on a pile
And fuck it up its ass
Shis-ka-bob style?
It's the S&M man

Who would take your kiddies
Out to a picnic binge
Put them on the fire
And watch the fuckers singe?
It's the S&M man

Who can take a pregnant woman
Fuck her till she's dead
Leave his dick inside her
Till the fetus gives him head?
It's the S&M man

Who can take a hammer
Shove it up her twat
Move it back and forth
Til he finds her G-spot
It's the S&M man

Who can take a hammer
Wave it overhead
And slam it on his pecker
Til he wishes he were dead?
It's the S&M man

Who can take his bicycle
Take away the seat
Put his girlfriend on it
And ride her down a bumpy street?
It's the S&M man

Who can take his willy
Slam it in a door
Slam it back and forth
Til he can't pee anymore?
It's the S&M man

Who can take a chainsaw
Rev it up on high
Shove it up her ass
Just to hear her scream and sigh?
It's the S&M man

Who can take some fiberglass
Wrap it round his pud
Shove it up her ass
Til she's shitting chunks of blood?
It's the S&M man

Who can take a light bulb
Shove it up her ass
Fuck her up the rear
Til she's shitting chunks of glass?
It's the S&M man

Who can take just two bricks
Take one in each hand
Bang them on his balls
Like the cymbals in the band?
It's the S&M man

Who can take a chainsaw
Cut the bitch in two
Fuck the bottom half
And toss the other half to you?
It's the S&M man

Who can take your penis
Feed it to a whore
Then slam it in a door
So you can't fuck no more?
It's the S&M man

Who can take a chainsaw
Stick it up her hole
Turn it round and round
And make tuna casserole?
It's the S&M man

Who can take some clothes pegs
Hang his girlfriend by her nipples
Leave the bitch just hanging
Til her tits are nearly tripled?
It's the S&M man

Who can take a Doberman
Let him do a show
Let him fuck your girlfriend
While he takes a video?
It's the S&M man

Who can take a hair curler
Turn it up on high
Stick it in her cunt
And listed to her fry?
It's the S&M man

Who can take his penis
Put it in a door
Slam it real hard
And scream MORE MORE MORE?
It's the S&M man

Who can find some newlyweds
Sneak into their room
Fuck the bride in bed
And sodomize the groom?
It's the S&M man

Who can take a glass rod
Shove it up his prick
Put it on the table
And smash it with a brick?
It's the S&M man

Who can take a nun
Lean her over the pew
Fuck her up the ass
Til she wishes she was a Jew?
It's the S&M man

Who can take Pope John Paul
Bend him over a pew
Fuck him with a cross
Til he admits being a Jew?
It's the S&M man

Who can take O.J.
Tie him to a pole
Punch him in the face
Until he confesses killing Nicole?
It's the S&M man

Who can take an innocent virgin
Reassure her sex isn't scary
Tell her that he loves her
Just to break the bitch's cherry?
It's the S&M man

Who can take a sorority girl
Dress her up in lace
Knock the bitch down
And cum in her face?
It's the S&M man

Who can take three children
Ages six, seven, and eight
Lock them in a closet
Until they learn to masturbate?
It's the S&M man

Response by SPC Michael Biggs made Jun 11 at 2014 9:58 PM

2014-06-11T21:58:34-04:00

I've always liked pebbles and bam bam go to heaven on a paper kite also my all time favorite is "I wish all the ladies!"
I wish all the ladies where pies on the shelf!
and I was the baker!
I'd eat them all by myself!
I wish all the ladies where holes in the road!
and I was a dump truck!
I'd fill them with my load!
there's so many more verses LOL!
also there was one about a woman and something about being like a battle ship but can't remember all of that one

Response by SPC Kirreck Williams made Jul 10 at 2014 12:12 PM

2014-07-10T12:12:54-04:00

The Jodys were always my favorite.

Agony and misery, that’s what the Army’s done to me (2x)
Drill Sergeant! Drill Sergeant! Why don’t you leave me alone?
You know I want to go home!
Ain’t no use of lookin’ down, ain’t no discharge on the ground (2x)
Ain’t no use of lookin’ back, Jody’s got your Cadillac (2x)
Ain’t no use of going home, Jody’s got your girl and gone (2x)
Drill Sergeant! Drill Sergeant! Why don’t you leave me alone?
You know I want to go home!

Response by SGT Anthony Mason made Jul 13 at 2014 6:48 AM

2014-07-13T06:48:29-04:00

Chicken jumped off the table and started Marching Time

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2014 9:12 AM

2014-08-13T09:12:44-04:00

Unfortunately a lot of the cadences I have learned in the last 9 years of service have been deemed inappropriate and not allowed. But, as for the ones that aren't on the naughty list, I like:

Me and Superman had a fight
I clocked him 'cross the jaw with some kryptonite
I hit him so hard that I rattled his brain
And now I'm dating Lois Lane

Me and Batman had one too
I hit him in the head with my left shoe
I kept stompin' away with my left heel
And now I'm driving the Batmobile

Me and the Hulk went blow for blow
But I like green so I let him go
And I guess you heard of this guy they call Flash
We raced around the track 'till he puked in the grass.

Response by Capt Jeff S. made Aug 15 at 2014 10:35 PM

2014-08-15T22:35:55-04:00

Looked and looked and perhaps I missed it but one of my favorites wasn't a PT cadence but rather a marching cadence. It's been over 14 years since I heard it but it's silly and makes you laugh. Goes something like this:

My girl's a vegetable
She lives in a hospital

* (Chorus)
And i'd buy her anything
to keep her alive hey!
to keep her alive...

My girl, she's got no hair
Razor stubble everywhere
(Chorus)

My girl, she's got no eyes
Just two empty sockets full of flies
(Chorus)

My girl, she's got no nose
Just a hole where mucous flows
(Chorus)

She's got no arms or legs
All she's got are hooks and pegs
(Chorus)

She's got her own TV
They call it an EKG
(Chorus)

One day I played a joke
Pulled the plug and watched her choke
(Chorus)

And so on, you can improvise on this one and throw your two lines in...

... While researching I discovered it's a banned Jodie. <Sigh> We're so fixated with political correctness. People can't laugh at themselves or take a joke anymore.

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2014 10:10 PM

2014-08-29T22:10:39-04:00

Here's a great thread from our very own SSG Pabon, check it out here: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/for-my-marine-brothers-here-at-rp

For my Marine Brothers here at RP | RallyPoint

I really got tired of searching for the right Marine cadence so I did my own. This is for those whom are still in the Marines or veterans and missed the Cadence. Tune in turn up your speakers and enjoy :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h47n691fy3o&feature=youtu.be

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2014 2:18 PM

2014-09-09T14:18:50-04:00

Anything Airborne!!!!!

Response by PO1 Michael G. made Sep 9 at 2014 7:40 PM

2014-09-09T19:40:09-04:00

Col Private RallyPoint Member Sir, this is one that we sing at Naval Submarine School:

A long, long time ago
I heard it on the radio
Sounds so good to me
US Navy submarines

Recruiter just said: “Sign here!”
Turns out I gave them five years
Had to get out of boot camp
They won’t light the smoking lamp

Now I’m a Submariner
Rollin’ in the deep, sir
Top Secret mission, hush-hush
No one’s gonna find us

Six months below the ocean
I can’t remember the sun
Can’t write my wife no letters
Bet Jodie’s gonna get her

But I won’t trade this life away
It makes it worth the “Navy pay”
If I can’t be a Bubblehead
I might as well just be dead

Response by SSG Maurice P. made Sep 16 at 2014 6:33 PM

2014-09-16T18:33:48-04:00

TO HEAR A UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS BOOT CAMP PLATOON ABOUT TO GO ON THE PARADE DECK TO GRADUATE AT PARRIS ISLAND IS MUSIC TO MY EARS WISH I HAD A RECORDING....

Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 17 at 2014 1:48 AM

2014-09-17T01:48:41-04:00

"Patch on my shoulder"

Eighty-second
Patch on my shoulder
Pick up your 'chutes and follow me
Airborne infantry

One-oh-one
Patch on my shoulder
Pick up your ropes and follow me
Air assault infantry

Twenty-fifth
Patch on my shoulder
Pick up your ruck and follow me
I'm the light infantry

First division
Patch on my shoulder
Jump on your trucks and follow me
Mechanized infantry

Seventy-fifth
Scroll on my shoulder
Pick up your weapon and follow me
I'm the ranger infantry

ROTC
Patch on my shoulder
Pick up your books and follow me
Frat Party infantry

on and on....

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 10 at 2014 2:01 PM

2014-10-10T14:01:23-04:00

Hey Hey Josephine...How do you do?

Response by CSM Richard Montcalm made Oct 11 at 2014 12:11 PM

2014-10-11T12:11:16-04:00

Back in 1987, I and 2 other NCOs from the Ranger Regiment were recorded by Documentary Recordings to create a marching and running cadence tape for the Recruiting Command. /We had 44 holdover RIP students running in a circle as we sang cadence. some of their favorites were:

Lear Jet SWAT Team
Dark Side Calling
Man of Death
War Pigs (Ozzy Osbourne inspired)

You had to be there to know what I'm talking about, but I would call cadence on 5 mile runs and never repeat a cadence...

Response by SPC James Mcneil made Oct 24 at 2014 12:37 PM

2014-10-24T12:37:30-04:00

I remember hearing "yellow ribbon" on the way to the PX in basic training. While we were waiting to go back, the drill sergeant asked if we were "thin skinned pansies" or if we were "real men." He said, "If you're a real man, say hooah!" You know how we responded. So he led us in the other version of that cadence, "whips and chains." I only heard it once, but it remains my favorite just because of the shocked looks I get when I recite it.

Response by SSG John Erny made Dec 2 at 2014 5:23 PM

2014-12-02T17:23:28-05:00

Monkey and the baboon lying in the grass monkey stuck his finger up the baboons @

Up jumped the monkey from the coconut grove he was cool Mutha #$%$%# you could tell by his clothes!

I wish all the ladies were pies on a shelf and I was the baker!

Don't let you're ding dong dangle in the dirt pick up your ding dong and kiss it if it hurts.

They have taken all the fun out of the Army

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2014 12:48 AM

2014-12-03T00:48:27-05:00

In the Early Morning Rain

Response by PFC Aaron Knapp made Dec 3 at 2014 2:13 AM

2014-12-03T02:13:31-05:00

Yellow Bird poor yellow bird. Saw a post that said you might be a veteran if you know this birds fate and had a picture of a yellow canary on a window sill. I had to laugh.

Response by SSG Richard Stevens made Dec 3 at 2014 6:18 PM

2014-12-03T18:18:49-05:00

C one thirty rolling down the strip airborne daddy take a little trip

Response by Cpl Terry Hutchinson made Jan 6 at 2015 6:54 PM

2015-01-06T18:54:16-05:00

C-130 rollin' down the strip!
Marine Corps Daddy gonna take a little trip!
Stand up, Buckle up, Shuffle to the door!
Jump Right Out and Shout "MARINE CORPS"!
If My Chute Don't Open Wide,
I've Got a Reserve By My Side.
And, If That Chute Don't Blossom Round,
I'll Be the First One On the Ground!
Stickin' and a Stabbin'!

or

Momma, Momma Can't You See?
What the Marine Corps Done to Me.
Sat Me Down in a Barber's Chair,
Spun Me Round, I Had No Hair....
Momma, Momma Can't You See?
Sent Me Off to a Foreign Land,
To Go and Kill the Other Man.

Response by PV2 Violet Case made Jan 6 at 2015 7:22 PM

2015-01-06T19:22:11-05:00

Well Sir since I was one of the first women in the group to be trained in 1978 to fight the front lines with men. I regret to tell you I did not care for singing the cadences they had us singing. Some were about women making money on their backs and more like that. But I did it loudly and proudly even tho it was not appropriate. But it was a mans army and I chose to be in it. I just didn't realize women would start training right then for front lines. A person tends to block out what they felt unapropriate as they got older. But I guess the left right oh left was the best. lol.....

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2015 9:55 AM

2015-01-12T09:55:41-05:00

Why did the chicken cross the road?

TO GET FROM THE LEFT TO THE RIGHT!

http://youtu.be/5wZ39aAhokQ

Stripes Full Graduation Scene

Response by SSG John M. made Jan 14 at 2015 10:26 AM

2015-01-14T10:26:56-05:00

Twinkle Twinkle little star where'd you get that butter bar, I don't know but i'd might guess...Two box tops and OCS

Response by SSG John M. made Jan 14 at 2015 10:33 AM

2015-01-14T10:33:01-05:00

I went to basic in 1982 not politically correct...the Cadence was called I wish that all the ladies.

I wish that all the ladies were bricks in a pile and I was a mason i'd lay em all in style...

You get my drift lol

Response by LTC David S. Chang, ChFC®, CLU® made Jun 24 at 2015 5:29 AM

2015-06-24T05:29:38-04:00

so many to choose from! Here is a good list of them. http://www.army-cadence.com/
I always had a soft soft for tiny bubbles and yellow ribbon....also join the army

Army-Cadence.com

World's Largest Source of Online Cadences

Response by SrA Johnathan Kropke made Jun 24 at 2015 8:07 AM

2015-06-24T08:07:01-04:00

Let 'em blow let 'em blow.
Let the cold winds blow.
From the east and from the west.
U.S Air Force is the best.
Dressin' right and cover down
Forty inches all around
6 to the from 3 to the here
That's the way we do it here
Marching there and looking good
Ought to march in Hollywood

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2015 11:08 AM

2015-06-24T11:08:25-04:00

Mama, Mama cant ya see? What the Navy done to me
They sat me down in a chair, When I looked I had no hair
Mama Mama can’t ya see? What the Navy done to me
Made me march real far. Then he passed me in his car
Mama Mama can’t ya see? What the Navy done to me
I used to drive a Chevrolet. Now I march around all day
Mama, Mama can’t you see? What the Navy done to me.
I used to drive a Cadillac. Now my seabag's on my back

Response by SSgt Scott Schwerman made Jun 24 at 2015 12:14 PM

2015-06-24T12:14:37-04:00

Momma and poppa were lying in bed
Momma rolled over and this is what she said
Give me some of that devil dog, that rough and tough devil dog
Give me some of that devil dog, that hard charging devil dog

Momma and popp were lying in bed
Poppa rolled over and his is what he said
Give me some of that kitty cat, that soft sweet kitty cat
Give me some of that kitty cat, that mmmm juicy kitty cat.

Response by SA Harold Hansmann made Jun 24 at 2015 12:23 PM

2015-06-24T12:23:30-04:00

Yellow bird with a yellow bill was one that I liked while in boot camp

Response by SA Harold Hansmann made Jun 24 at 2015 12:24 PM

2015-06-24T12:24:44-04:00

Navy colors

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jun 24 at 2015 1:12 PM

2015-06-24T13:12:01-04:00

Load another magazine,
in my trusty M16.
Cuz all I ever wanna see!
Is bodies, bleeding bodies.

Throw another hand grenade!
Should have seen the mess I made.
Cuz all I ever wanna see,
Is bodies, broken bodies.

Stab em with the bayonet!
If he squirms you're not done yet!
Cuz all I ever wanna see,
Is bodies, cut-up bodies.

Call some more TACAIR.
On that bunker over there.
Cuz all I ever wanna see,
Is bodies burnin bodies!

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2015 3:12 PM

2015-06-24T15:12:28-04:00

Way up north where the wind gets cold
We're runnin' out of money we're runnin' out of gold
How we gonna earn our livin'?
Killin' the baby seals.

You can hit 'em with a bat you can hit 'em with a brick
Poke 'em in the eye with your poking stick
That's how we earn our livin'
Killin' the baby seals

you can slash 'em with a knife you can slash 'em in the throat
Throw 'em in the back of your fishing boat
That's how we earn our livin'
Killin' the baby seals

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2015 4:26 PM

2015-06-24T16:26:58-04:00

C130 rollin down the strip
Recon ranger
Gonna take a little trip
Stand up, buckle up,
Shuffle to the door
Jump right out and count to four
And if my chute don't open wide
I have another one by my side
And if that chute don't open round
I'll be the first one on the ground

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2015 9:40 PM

2015-06-24T21:40:46-04:00

This one. I don't know it's name though.

BEST US Cadence Air Force Cadence Video out there.

united states air force (USAF) 361 squadron , detachment 2. NAS pensacola. US CADENCE AIR FORCE CADENCE COUNT CADENCE COUNT - U I CANT HEAR YOU - S LITTLE BI...

Response by Cpl Scott Robinson made Jun 25 at 2015 5:01 PM

2015-06-25T17:01:35-04:00

Where is the best place to download? I have looked on ITunes and found a few.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2015 9:19 PM

2015-06-25T21:19:08-04:00

Got a couple:

"Red Dog"

Red Dog Lead, this is Red Dog 1,
Request permission to make a bomb run.
Our target lies over the ridge,
Some folks call it an orphanage.

Fly on down, drop some candy on the ground,
Watch the kiddies gather 'round.
Come on back with a hard right turn,
Drop some napalm and watch the kids burn.

NAAAAA-PALM
STICKS TO KII-IDS!!

NAPALM STICKS TO LITTLE KIDS!"

Or, "Bloody Bodies"

Stab 'im with your bayonet
If he moves, you ain't done yet.
All I ever wanna see
Are BLOODY BODIES ALL AROUND ME!

Load another magazine
In my trusty M16
'Cause all I ever wanna see
Are BLOODY BODIES ALL AROUND ME!!

Stack them high and stack them wide
On their backs and side-by-side
All I ever want to see,
Are BLOODY BODIES ALL AROUND ME!

Throw another hand grenade,
Save a bit of foreign aid
'Cause all I ever wanna see
Are BLOODY BODIES ALL AROUND ME!!

Send another mortar round,
Watch it as it hits the ground
'Cause all I ever wanna see
Are BLOODY BODIES ALL AROUND ME!!

Stack them high and stack them wide
On their backs and side-by-side
All I ever want to see,
Are BLOODY BODIES ALL AROUND ME!

Launch that, launch that Trident missile,
Listen to her engines whistle.
'Cause all I ever wanna see
Are BLOODY BODIES ALL AROUND ME!!

Stack them high and stack them wide
On their backs and side-by-side
All I ever want to see,
Are BLOODY BODIES ALL AROUND ME!

Response by PO2 Ryan Felch made Jun 27 at 2015 10:43 AM

2015-06-27T10:43:32-04:00

I don't want no teenage queen
I Just want my M-16
If I die in the combat zone
Box me up and ship me home
Pin my medals upon my chest
Tell my mama I've done my best

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Nov 15 at 2015 4:17 PM

2015-11-15T16:17:11-05:00

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2016 12:17 AM

2016-05-30T00:17:53-04:00

Ohhhh oh oh ohhh
I see ISIS dressed in red,
that's my bullet hole in his head.
Ohhhh oh oh ohhh
I see ISIS dressed in black,
that's my combat knife in his back.

Response by CPT Earl George made Oct 7 at 2016 10:24 PM

2016-10-07T22:24:11-04:00

A yellow bird

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 8 at 2016 8:38 PM

2016-10-08T20:38:33-04:00

Vaughn Monroe sings them the best.

Response by SFC George Smith made Dec 25 at 2016 12:21 AM

2016-12-25T00:21:50-05:00

Yellow Bird with a yellow Bill sitting on my window sill
lured him in with a piece of bread ...

Response by SN Greg Wright made Dec 25 at 2016 12:36 AM

2016-12-25T00:36:29-05:00

There's a girl up on that hill....

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 25 at 2016 1:47 AM

2016-12-25T01:47:30-05:00

She wore a yellow ribbon.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ls8BeS0ELJU

USMC Cadence-She wore a yellow ribbon

Thank you to all that have served.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Dec 25 at 2016 2:08 AM

2016-12-25T02:08:24-05:00

76 was a long time ago, I wish I could remember. I know my Company had a Few Marching Flags but Damn If I can Remember the Cadence.

Response by SPC Jeffrey Reese made Feb 24 at 2017 1:08 PM

2017-02-24T13:08:26-05:00

Does any one remember McDonald's masacar!

Response by SSG Michael Burdiss made Aug 4 at 2017 8:44 AM

2017-08-04T08:44:23-04:00

Casey jones

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 4 at 2017 10:22 AM

2017-08-04T10:22:20-04:00

Hard work, work !!

Response by SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM made Aug 4 at 2017 1:24 PM

2017-08-04T13:24:13-04:00

"When granny came around town" We really are not allowed to sing this song anymore, but it was morning jerker for me.

Response by CPO Glenn Moss made Aug 5 at 2017 5:40 AM

2017-08-05T05:40:31-04:00

Heh!

I'm gonna be the "different" guy here...

I like sea shanties. Sea shanties are the working songs of the Navy, back in the days of wooden ships and iron men.

Sea shanties have different cadences depending on the work for which they were sung/chanted. Hoisting anchor, raising sales, rowing, whatever. There are three basic types of sea shanties:

Short haul shanties, for quick pulls over short periods of time.

Halyard shanties for heavier work requiring more setup time between actions.

Capstan shanties, for repetitive work requiring a sustained rhythm not involving line work.

Here's a capstan shanty called "Randy Dandy Oh"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgMNShYYZLI

Randy Dandy O

Provided to YouTube by CDBaby Randy Dandy O · Bounding Main Lost at Sea 2005 Bounding Main Released on: 2005-01-01 Auto-generated by YouTube.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2017 3:40 PM

2017-12-31T15:40:49-05:00

Blood on the risers is hands down my favorite cadence

Response by SMSgt Lawrence McCarter made May 9 at 2018 1:40 AM

2018-05-09T01:40:10-04:00

Your shoes are loose, Your belt is tight, Your ba--s are swinging from left to right, sound off, hup, twoop, thrip four, hup twoop, thrip, four.

Response by T Wms made May 9 at 2018 5:59 PM

2018-05-09T17:59:49-04:00

Captain Jack cadence from the 80's before pc and two beers at lunch. Oh,
The company partys that included adult
Drinks.

Response by Maj Ken Brown made May 18 at 2018 8:45 PM

2018-05-18T20:45:05-04:00

"Walkin' to new Orleans", "Blueberry Hill" and "Your Cheatin' Heart".

Response by CPL Peter King made Sep 28 at 2018 11:58 PM

2018-09-28T23:58:16-04:00

“You’re in the Army now, you’re not behind a plough, you’ll never get rich digging a ditch, you’re the Army now.”

“We are the D of E, fighters are we, fighting for glory, fighting for the colonels daughter “

Response by PVT Karl Goode made Sep 29 at 2018 12:03 AM

2018-09-29T00:03:56-04:00

Walking down the street one day
I met a total stranger
Asked me what I wanted to be
I told him airborne ranger...

Response by PO3 Michael L made Apr 23 at 2019 2:22 PM

2019-04-23T14:22:01-04:00

All the cadence calls from the Vietnam era... especially the ones by the gunny ... r lee Emmy in platoon

Response by PO3 Michael L made Apr 23 at 2019 2:22 PM

2019-04-23T14:22:58-04:00

I don’t know but I’ve been told alaskan pussy is mighty cold

Response by PO3 Michael L made Apr 23 at 2019 2:23 PM

2019-04-23T14:23:52-04:00

My naval cadence was pretty boring compared to my uncles

Response by PO2 Christina "Jian" Phillips made Dec 6 at 2019 6:48 AM

2019-12-06T06:48:49-05:00

We are the navy the mother ......fill in the blank.....I had a BM1 do cadence and he didn't hold back.....I loved it.

Response by Cpl John Debba made Oct 24 at 2020 2:28 PM

2020-10-24T14:28:13-04:00

I only recall the 1968 DI yodel style drill cadence. On the run, DI may call out "PT" to which the platoon responds "Feels good"

Response by PO1 Richard Nyberg made Oct 24 at 2020 4:40 PM

2020-10-24T16:40:29-04:00

Yea I remember when I was in basic training in Ft Dix, NJ in 1967we used to make up our own words for the songs, problem was we happened to jog by the post Commander's wife in her staff car and she was offended and she called her husband and the company was verbally represented and we couldn't that anymore. We sure had fun

Response by SPC Christopher Perrien made Dec 6 at 2020 5:25 PM

2020-12-06T17:25:43-05:00

I wanna be an ADAC reject,
Send class 6 my mid-month pay-check.
Start every day with a fifth or more,
Stop everyday at the class 6 store.
One fifth, no sweat
Two Fifths , better yet ,
Three Fifths , feeling good,
Fouth Fifths, like we should.

I don't remember the rest, but it was all good.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 7 at 2020 2:22 AM

2020-12-07T02:22:02-05:00

Napalm sticks to kids, yellow bird, and barbie girl are the classics

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2020 5:36 PM

2020-12-14T17:36:13-05:00

I loved the Superman cadence, but I highly doubt you can sing it nowadays.

Response by Sgt Robert Beverly made Dec 24 at 2020 5:05 AM

2020-12-24T05:05:51-05:00

Boot Camp, just opened Stuart Mesa (later Edison) rifle range with only 2 series there. Foggy morning, road guards out with lanterns going ding, ding. We could hear but not see other platoons due to the fog. Then our DI starts to call cadence to the Marine Corps Hymn. Dead silence except for our DI calling cadence and the sound of our boots as one. That sound of one boot slapping the pavement and the Marine Corps Hymn in cadence and I still choke up thinking about it to this day.

Response by PV2 Duane Schlender made Dec 24 at 2020 5:50 AM

2020-12-24T05:50:40-05:00

The good ship Venus (don't ask me to quote it here....)

Response by MAJ Damajah Arnold made Dec 24 at 2020 2:39 PM

2020-12-24T14:39:20-05:00

Eastern Airlines rollin’ down the strip,
Trying to fox a hostess on a Labor Day trip
Gonna jump down strip down knock her to the deck,
And wrap her legs around my neck.
And if I happen to gasp for air,
Pull my face from her pubic hair.

Response by CSM Walter Phillips made Dec 24 at 2020 5:34 PM

2020-12-24T17:34:58-05:00

My favorite - any before they became politically correct.

Response by MAJ David Atkinson made Dec 27 at 2020 8:08 PM

2020-12-27T20:08:50-05:00

Yellow bird.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 29 at 2020 11:15 AM

2020-12-29T11:15:31-05:00

Casey Jones was a son of a bitch, drove his train into a whore house ditch, lined hundred hookers against a wall, Fd 98, couldn't F them all, backed off, jacked off Fd the other 2.

Response by SP6 Peter Kreutzfeldt made Jan 3 at 2021 8:31 PM

2021-01-03T20:31:00-05:00

I knew a girl that lived on the hill, she won't do but her sister ..........
dates back to 1966 before you had to be politically correct

Response by PFC Craig Karshner made Jan 8 at 2021 11:39 PM

2021-01-08T23:39:00-05:00

Airborne Ranger Airborne Ranger. Jody got your girl and gone. Brings back good memories the air heat of Ft Benning saying these cadence. Wow what a different time that was. DI couldn't just kick your butt but could help you rearrange your gear lol..Rangers lead the way

Response by SGT Steven Wade made Jan 9 at 2021 2:14 AM

2021-01-09T02:14:24-05:00

Capt jack

Response by SGT Eric Knutson made Jan 28 at 2021 10:18 PM

2021-01-28T22:18:07-05:00

lol, for "clean" it was OLD SOLDIER, I could run through every Division that was on Duty in the 80's & 90's, so that one I could march you for 30 minutes at minimum and not repeat a unit, otherwise, my favs were the ones that are now banned because they were fun haha

Response by Lt Col W Scott Arnott made Feb 26 at 2021 10:26 PM

2021-02-26T22:26:39-05:00

I don't know but, I've been told...

Response by PO2 Lawrence Janiec made Mar 7 at 2021 12:46 PM

2021-03-07T12:46:43-05:00

My favorite is one that we were ordered not to use. One of the guys in my company (C065 January 1991 - April 1991, Orlando, FL) had this beautiful, deep singing voice. I believe he was a professional before joining. Anyway, everyone got bored with the generic left, right, left stuff, so one day he just starts singing Leeeeeeft, right, le-e-eft.... leeeeeft, right, le-e-eft.... And I can't really do it justice, but it sounded beautiful and he sang it so that the first left was 3 steps, then the right for one pace, then the le-e-eft lasted for 4 steps, so that it was perfectly timed for 8 steps/beats. Everyone in our company loved it, and we sort of rallied behind it. However, our CCs figured out that it instilled pride in our company that we had something no one else did, so it made us better than everyone else. It did. So they ordered him never to sing it for us again. But for a few days, it was pretty amazing.

Response by SPC Steve Rosenow made May 7 at 2021 9:43 AM

2021-05-07T09:43:13-04:00

Ever hear one about a little yellow bird?