Walk around that corner girl, turn partner by the left
Four men to the middle with a right hand star, go once around that set
Now allemande left that corner, swing the partner there
Swing the lady round, sides face grand square
Well the cow went dry and the hens won't lay and no place I can borrow
I told the landlord all the news, and the rent comes due tomorrow
There's lots of money in the bank, they say that's where to keep it
They wouldn't load me any and wouldn't let me see it

Well the four little ladies chain, go straight across that ring
Head (side) two couples promenade go halfway around I sing
Lead to the right, circle four make a line for me
Rock up to the middle and come on back, star thru you see
Pass thru, trade by, pass thru and swing
Allemande left that corner girl and promenade that ring
Keep on pickin' the old banjo, keep the guitar strumming
Put more water in the soup, there's better times a coming