Merry, Merry Milkmaids, The

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Ed. 1-16 Longways – 4 Couples
C Major 3 x AABB

I.

A1 1-4: Lead up all a Double forwards and back.
A1 5-8: Set and Turn Single.

A2 1-8: That again.

B1 1-4: 1st and 3rd Couples meet your own and slip down between the other Couple.
B1 5-12: Each four take right hands across and go around.

B2 1-4: 2nd and 4th Couples do the same.
B2 5-12: Each four take left hands across and go around.

II.

A1 1-4: Side Right with your Partner.
A1 5-8: Set and Turn Single.

A2 1-4: Side Left with your Partner.
A2 5-8: Set and Turn Single

B1 1-4: 1st Man cast off, go to the lower end and stay there, the rest following.
B1 5-8: The Women do the same.
B1 9-12: Set and Turn Single.

B2 1-12: All that back again.

III.

A1 1-4: Arm Right with your Partner.
A1 5-8: Set and Turn Single.

A2 1-4: Arm Left with your Partner.
A2 5-8: Set and Turn Single.

B1 1-4: Men Double back and forward again.
B1 5-12: Men go the Single Hey.

B2 1-12: Women as much.

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