*4 ladies chain, turn the girl around, boy
Rollaway, then you circle, go around now
Roll her away and you circle the ring
Left allemande, come on and weave that ring
A little jig, a little jive, dancin' holes in your shoes
Meet the little girl, promenade home, you do
Went down to the river, took a little cruise
We danced all night to the Riverboat Blues

4 ladies chain, [listen to that piano!]

Come on the heads (sides) square thru, 4 hands around
You make a right hand star and go around now
The heads (sides) star left, inside, go!
Same two, both hands, single circle, you know
Rear back, star thru and roll
Swing the corner girl around, promenade on home
A little rock, a little roll, dance with who you choose
But dance all night to the Riverboat Blues