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Ed. 1-18 2 Couples Facing
G Major 3 x AABB
Note: The B section of the first verse can also be interpreted going back to back and then gypsy, but the original wording seems to suggest the steps used below.
I.
A1 1-4: Partners lead up a Double toward the Opposite couple and fall back a Double.
A2 1-4: That again.
B1 1-4: Go to your Corner and turn your backs to each other, then turn to face and fall back to your place.
B1 5-8: Go back to back around your Corner.
B2 1-8: Repeat with your Partner.
II.
A1 1-4: Side Right with your Partner.
A2 1-4: Side Left with your Corner.
B1 1-2: Men change places.
B1 3-4: Women change places.
B1 5-8: All take hands and go halfway round to the left.
B2 1-2: Women change places.
B2 3-4: Men change places.
B2 5-8: Hands all and go round to the right back to your places.
III.
A1 1-4: Arm Right with your Partner.
A2 1-4: Arm Left with your Corner.
B1 1-4: Men put back your Corner by both hands, then fall back a Double around the other Couple and ending in their place.
B1 5-8: Men cast off to their right, their Partners following as they go in a small circle, ending in the same places.
B2 1-4: Men put back your Corner by both hands again, going around the other Couple to your original places.
B2 5-8: Men cast off to their left, their Partners following around, all coming to their own places.
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