Circle left
Remember back in Nashville when we picked up those two?
That ole ugly one for me and that pretty one for you
Left allemande, turn your partner by the right
Left allemande that corner and weave around you go
Well you always leave me holding the bag
Swing your lady round and promenade her on home
You think it's funny, but it ain't no gag
How come you always leave me holding the bag?

Head (side) couples you promenade halfway you go
Down the middle and square thru you know
Four hands and then go right & left thru
You rollaway, box the gnat
Come on square thru count 3, trade by
Swing the corner lady and promenade for me
You think it's funny, but it ain't no gag
How come you always leave me holding the bag?

Sides face, grand square
Remember down in Austin, that time we got tight?
You told that old boy that we wanted to fight
Now I know you thought I could win
I guess that's the reason why you didn't step in
4 ladies chain it's straight across that ring
Now chain her home, roll promenade I sing
You think it's funny, but it ain't no gag
How come you always leave me holding the bag?

4 ladies promenade inside the ring
Get home and everybody swing
Join hands and circle left I sing
Left allemande and weave the ring
You always leave me holding the bag
Swing your girl and promenade
You think it's funny, but it ain't no gag
How come you always leave me holding the bag?