Ranger Rick and His Mighty Stick (A rowdy tavern boast song) [Intro – Leader] Now gather ‘round and fill your cup— [Crowd] HEY! [Leader] And listen while we sing this up! [Crowd] HEY! [Verse 1] There once was a ranger, lean and quick, Name of Rick and a mighty stick. Through woods so dark and roads so wild, He’d face the beasts and grin and smile. [Pre-Chorus – Call & Response] Who keeps the night from getting thick? [Crowd] RANGER RICK! [Leader] What does he swing that does the trick? [Crowd] HIS MIGHTY STICK! [Chorus] OH RICK! RICK! THE MIGHTY STICK! Swings so fast it lands so quick! OH RICK! RICK! DON’T YOU MISS! Every blow lands just like this! (HEY!) ________________ [Verse 2] A troll once rose by the river bend, Thought that Rick had met his end. But Rick just laughed and took his stance— Said, “Let’s you and me have a little dance.” [Pre-Chorus – Call & Response] What knocked that troll into the creek? [Crowd] RANGER RICK! [Leader] What made the whole damn mountain shake? [Crowd] HIS MIGHTY STICK! [Chorus] OH RICK! RICK! THE MIGHTY STICK! Swings so fast it lands so quick! OH RICK! RICK! DON’T YOU MISS! Every blow lands just like this! (HEY!) [Verse 3] Some say it’s oak, some say it’s steel, Some say it’s how you use the deal… But all agree when Rick lets fly— You’ll hear the crack before you cry. [Optional Bawdy Tag] And if you doubt what we all say— [Crowd] TRY IT YOURSELF—BUT NOT TODAY! ________________ [Final Chorus] OH RICK! RICK! THE MIGHTY STICK! Swings so hard it does the trick! OH RICK! RICK! RAISE YOUR DRINK! You’ll be down before you think! (HEY!)
Song 18
Ranger Rick and his Mighty Stick
A wildly exaggerated tavern tale about the legendary ranger and the remarkable effectiveness of his mighty stick.
