Sides face, grand square
He got red and wrinkled; scared and crying
Then she took him up and held him to her breast
He was glad to get what Mama offered
Then he went to sleep and put his fears to rest (Allemande and weave)
It didn't seem to matter what he needed
Swing your lady round and promenade
And regardless of the sleep she might be losing
He always found a twinkle in her eye

Heads promenade you travel halfway
Down the middle and square thru to four
Go all the way around and then you swing thru, my friend
Boys trade, boys run and then bend the line
Star thru, pass thru, trade by
Swing your corner lady and promenade
And regardless of the sleep she might be losing
He always found a twinkle in her eye

Sides face, grand square
There ought to be a Hall of Fame for Mamas
Creation's most unique and precious pearls
And heaven help us always to remember
That the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world (Allemande and weave)
It didn't seem to matter what he needed
Swing your lady round and promenade
And regardless of the sleep she might be losing
He always found a twinkle in her eye