OPENER - CLOSER (48 beats) Mainstream
Sides face grand square
Come and see what's happenin' in the barn!
I've seen nothin' like this since I've been on this farm!
The strangers camping out there have a baby in their arms
Come and see what's happenin' in the barn!
FIGURE Mainstream, corner progression
Heads (Sides) two couples pass thru and promenade halfway
Sides (Heads) a right & left thru and turn in time
Sides (Heads) square thru four hands around the ring you know
A right & left thru turn that girl and then veer to the left
Couples circulate, chain down the line
Keep this girl and promenade her home
* They could throw some blankets in the stable
* At least, they would be dry and safe from harm
ALTERNATE LYRICS
* A crowd had gathered all around the manger
* And they were talkin' 'bout God's big surprise
** And what they swore were angels sang in chorus
** "You'll find the new Messiah over there."