Circle left
Mama always reminds me that we're only passin' through
The treasures of this world are not for us to hold on to
Men star by the right go rollin' around
Left allemande and weave the ring
Because all god's children need travelin' shoes
Swing your girl and you promenade her home -or- (To walk the road that's narrow but it's true)
We can't stop here we're just passin' through
That's why all god's children need travelin' shoes

Sides face, grand square
My bags are packed and waiting and I'm headed for the door
The train Is at the station, got my ticket and I'll board
The brakeman swings his lantern lit with never ending love
And mama I can't thank you near enough
Left allemande and weave the ring
Because all god's children need travelin' shoes
Swing your girl and you promenade her home -or- (To walk the road that's narrow but it's true)
We can't stop here we're just passin' through
That's why all god's children need travelin' shoes

Head (Side) couples promenade go halfway round the floor
Walk in and square thru 4 hands around you go
All the way and then you do the right & left thru
Veer left and ferris wheel
Square thru 3 hands
Swing that corner and promenade the ring
We can't stop here we're just passin' through
That's why all god's children need travelin' shoes