Sides face, grand square
Me name is McNamara, I'm the leader of the band
Although we're few in number, we're the finest in the land
There's O'Brians and Ryans and Sheehans and Meehans and plenty more the same
When we play our square dance tune all 4 ladies chain
You chain 'em and go, now chain them back
You roll promenade, go round the track
You promenade to Ireland
Where we'll square dance all night long to McNamara's Band

1 & 3 you promenade go half around the floor
Lead to the right and circle there, you'll make a line once more
Go up to the middle and back with you, and then go right & left thru
Turn the girl and square thru 4 hands round will do
4 hands and go, your corner swing
Left allemande, you promenade
You promenade to Ireland
Where we'll square dance all night long to McNamara's Band

Allemande left and allemande thar, go right & left and star
The men back up with the right hand in, you've got me back-up star
Shoot the star, 4 ladies chain go straight across the hall
You turn a brand new lady, then you circle left and go
You circle left, now roll away
Your partner swing, you promenade
You promenade to Ireland
Where we'll square dance all night long to McNamara's Band