Mama Tried
CD-228
Called by Kevin Bacon
OPENER
Circle left
First thing I remember knowing was that lonesome whistle blowing
And the young ones dream of growing up to write
Walk around the corner lady, see saw your own
And do an allemande the corner, weave the ring
I turned 21 in prison doing life without parole
Swing your girl around and promenade (mama tried)
Mama tried to raise me better but her pleading I denied
That leaves only me to blame 'cause mama tried
FIGURE
1 & 3 square thru 4 hands around in time
Go all the way and do a dosado
You'll swing thru tonight and boys better run right
Do a ferris wheel & deal, get a right & left thru and turn
Do a double pass thru, first couple do a partner trade
You'll square thru 2, swing and promenade
Mama tried to raise me better but her pleading I denied
That leaves only me to blame 'cause mama tried
MIDDLE BREAK
One and only rebel child from a family meek and mild
My mama seemed to know what lay in store
CLOSER
Dear old daddy, rest his soul, left my mom a heavy load
She tried so very hard to fill his shoes
TAG
Swing her boys
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