Circle left
Oh Carmelita! Why you been gone so long?
Left allemande the corner, turn the partner by the right
Allemande left and weave that ring
I've been searchin' my mind tryin' hard to find
Swing and promenade
Oh Carmelita! Why you been gone so long?

Well the heads promenade you go halfway
Down the middle square thru 4
Go all the way and do the right & left thru
Veer left and ferris wheel
You square thru 3 hands 'round here
Swing and then you promenade
I've already fought that battle
Now yours has just begun!

Swing your girl
Oh Carmelita, Why you been gone so long?