Beggar Boy, The

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Ed. 1-8 Longways – 3 Couples
F Major 3 x AABB

I.

A1 1-4: Lead up all a Double forwards and back.

A2 1-4: That again.

B1 1-4: 1st and Last on each side Double toward the wall and back, while the 2nd Couple meet and fall back.
B1 5-8: Men take hands and go half round, ending reversed, while the Women do the same.

B2 1-8: All that again.

II.

A1 1-4: Side Right with your Partner.

A2 1-4: Side Left with your Partner.

B1 1-4: 1st and Last meet and change places, while the 2nd Couple go back a Double and meet.
B1 5-8: First four take hands and go round, while the other Set and Turn Single.

B2 1-8: All that again.

III.

A1 1-4: Arm Right with your Partner.

A2 1-4: Arm Left with your Partner.

B1 1-2: Back all a Double.
B1 3-4: Then meet again.
B1 5-8: Men go half a Hey, ending reversed, the Women the same.

B2 1-8: That again.

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