Won'tcha promenade with me, walk a little with me
To the Mississippi, to the Mississippi
Four ladies chain to the land of dreams
Chain 'em on back again to New Orleans
The ladies walk in the ring, hey, struttin' in a ring, hey
Left allemande and you pass by home, box the gnat
The right hand lady, pass your own again
You do an allemande left, you're gonna allemande thar
Go right and go left, to make the same old star
Go right & left around the floor, star the way you did before
Shoot that star, you're gonna box the gnat
Twirl your pretty lady, promenade her on back
To swing and you'll lose
Those Basin Street Blues

Heads (sides) go forward and back
The heads (sides) split your corners, to make a line of four go
Forward eight and back, and forward box the gnat then
Right & left thru, to promenade that ring
Steamin' down the river down to New Orleans
Head (side) couples balance, back up to make a line go
Forward eight and back, and forward box the gnat then
Right & left thru to promenade so neat
Heaven's on earth, they call it Basin Street, let the
Girls star right, the men stand pat
Turn your partner left, corners box the gnat
The gents star left, the girls stand pat
Same lady right, you see, corners left and swat the flea, then
Swing that maid, won't you beat your feet
Promenade her down to Basin Street
To swing her and lose those Basin Street Blues