Circle left
Looking back on when
I was just a little bitty boy
Allemande left that corner, turn the partner by the right
To the corner go, allemande and weave
Even though for Christmas, we would not get a thing
We were happy with the joy the day would bring
I wish those days, they, didn't have to go
I loved them so

Heads you promenade go
Half around and then you square thru
All the way and then you
Swing thru and then the boys you run, all circulate
Half tag and scoot back, scoot back again
Everybody star thru and promenade my friend
I wish those days could come back once more
I miss them so

Circle left
Sneakin out the back door
Hang out with those hoodlum friends of mine
Allemande left that corner, turn the partner by the right
To the corner go, allemande and weave
Trying your best to bring the water to your eyes
Thinking that would stop her from whuppin your behind
I wish those days, they, didn't have to go
I loved them so

Circle left
Smokin cigarettes and
Writin' something nasty on the wall (you nasty boys)
Allemande left that corner, turn the partner by the right
To the corner go, allemande and weave
You grow up and learn that kinda thing ain't right
But while you were doing it, it sure felt oughta sight
Why did those days they ever have to go
I loved them so

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