Circle to the left
When I was just a boy, sittin' on Grandpa's knee
I saw the love he had for Grandma, the family and me
Men star right, once around tonight
Allemande left that corner lady, weave the ring
When I asked him, what's the secret, he whispered this to me
Swing that lady there and promenade you see
If you want a love to last, you'd better take a tip from me
Money won't buy you happiness and love don't grow on trees

Heads promenade halfway round the ring
Down the middle, pass the ocean, and then extend
Swing thru and now, the boys run right
Ferris wheel and then, centers pass thru
Slide thru and square thru, 3 hands around
Swing that lady there, and promenade on down
If you want a love to last, you'd better take a tip from me
Money won't buy you happiness (and love don't grow on trees)

Circle to the left
He said, when I was about your age back in '23
I fell in love with a pretty girl, who stole my heart from me
Men star right, once around tonight
Allemande left that corner lady, weave the ring
He sat me down, and with a frown, this is what he said
Swing that lady there and promenade back home
If you want a love to last, you'd better take a tip from me
Money won't buy you happiness and love don't grow on trees

Circle to the left
Something stuck with me right then, that changed my way of life
I bought myself a rusty truck, and married a beautiful wife
Men star right, once around tonight
Allemande left that corner lady, weave the ring
For a life full of happiness, of that there is no price
Swing that lady there and promenade real nice
If you want a love to last, you'd better take a tip from me
Money won't buy you happiness and love don't grow on trees