Black Bess

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Ed. 9A-18 Duple Minor Longways
F Major AABB adlib

A1 1-2: 1st Man cast off below the 2nd Man.
A1 3-4: Then go back to back with the 1st Woman, ending in the 2nd Man’s place.

A2 1-2: 1st Woman cast off below the 2nd Woman.
A2 3-4: Then go back to back with the 2nd Man, ending in the 2nd Woman’s place.

B1 1-4: Both Couples back to back with their Partners.
B1 5-8: Then Right and Left starting with your own Partners until you come into your original places.

B2 1-4: 1st Man change places with the 2nd Woman, then the 2nd Man with the 1st Woman.
B2 5-8: Everyone turn your Partner halfway round.

Repeat down the line.

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