Circle left
Daddy played the banjo and mama sang a song
As we joined in with three part harmony
Left allemande that corner, come on back dosado
Left allemande that corner, weave the ring
Now mama took sick one day
Swing your lady once around and all promenade
Gather around the bedside each and every child
Daddy played the banjo and I saw mama smile

Heads (sides) square thru four hands around you do
Meet that corner with a dosado, curlique and then
Walk & dodge my friend, partner trade
Flutter wheel full around, star thru
Dive thru, square thru 3
Swing your corner once around and all promenade
Gather around the bedside each and every child
Daddy played the banjo and I saw mama smile

Sides face, grand square
(32 beats hand claps and banjo)
Left allemande, weave the ring
As we join in three part harmony
Swing your lady once around and all promenade
*Daddy played the banjo and I saw mama smile