Ghislaine
Editor’s Note: Said to have originated in the snowy Alps surrounding the French city of Grenoble in the nineteenth century, this popular campfire song pays tribute to Ghislaine, an Alpine demoiselle who loved the outdoors and the natural beauty of the Dauphiné, especially during the off season when all the ski resorts were closed. In 1940, the American singer-songwriter, Woody Guthrie, would borrow the melody from Ghislaine for his famous folk song, This Land Is Your Land.
Ghislaine aime marcher, Ghislaine aime grimper
Au bord de la rivière et dans la forêt,
Du bas d’une montagne jusqu’au chalet au sommet.
Ghislaine adore la vue du pic!
Mr. Funny Bones 