Sides face grand square
*Got a call from an old friend
We used to be real close
Said he couldn't go on the American way
Allemande left and weave
Closed the shop, sold the house
You swing your girl, promenade her
**Now he gives them a stand-up routine in L.A.

*I don't need you to worry for me, 'Cause I'm alright
I don't want you to tell me it's time to come home
Allemande left and weave
I don't care what you say, you swing your girl, promenade her
**Go ahead with your own life, leave me alone

*They will tell you, you can't sleep alone in a strange place
Then they'll tell you, you can't sleep with somebody else
Allemande left and weave
Ah, but sooner or later, you swing and promenade her
**Either way it's okay to wake up with yourself

Head (side) couples you lead right and circle four
Break and make a line, go up and back
You pass thru, wheel & deal and do a double pass thru
First go left, next go right
Square thru count four
Swing your corner, promenade
You can speak your mind
But not on my time

Allemande left and swing
Go ahead with your own life
Leave me alone