Sides face grand square
*The first thing I remember knowin' was a lonesome whistle blowin'
And a young un's dream of growin' up to ride
On a freight train leavin' town, not knowing where I'm bound
And no one could change my mind, but Mama tried - Allemande and weave
And I turned twenty-one in prison doin' life without parole
No one could steer me right but Mama tried, Mama tried
Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleading, I denied
That leaves only me to blame 'cause Mama tried

*One and only rebel child from a family meek and mild
My Mama seemed to know what lay in store
Despite all my Sunday learnin', towards the bad, I kept on turnin'
'Til Mama couldn't hold me any more - Allemande and weave

*Dear old Daddy, rest his soul, left my Mom a heavy load
She tried so very hard to fill his shoes
Working hours without rest, wanted me to have the best
She tried to raise me right, but I refused - Allemande and weave

Those heads (sides) box the gnat and hang on and
Split square thru and get 4 hands and go
Then trade by over to the other side
Now square thru and get three more
When you're through trade by back to the other side
Touch 1/4 there, scoot back boys, corner swing and promenade
Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleading, I denied
That leaves only me to blame 'cause Mama tried