Mama Tried
(Royal 131
)
Jerry Story
OPENER - BREAK - CLOSER
Circle left
The first thing I remember knowing
Was a lonesome whistle blowing
A young 'uns dream of growing up to ride
Left allemande the corner
Turn your partner by the right
Left allemande and weave the ring
I turned 21 in prison doing life without parole
Swing your girl and promenade
Mama tried to raise me better but her pleading I denied
Leaves only me to blame cause Mama tried
FIGURE
Heads (sides) square thru 4 hands
Find the corner girl and dosado
Swing thru and then spin the top
Boys move up and do a right and left thru
Star thru, dive thru, square thru 3/4 round
Swing the corner girl and promenade
Mama tried to raise me better but her pleading I denied
Leaves only me to blame cause Mama tried
TAG
Leaves only me to blame cause Mama tried