Old Lamp Lighter
(RIV 672) Elmer Sheffield/Ken Bower
OPENER - MIDDLE BREAK - CLOSER
Circle Left
* You'd hear the patter of his feet as he came toddling down the street
His smile would cheer a lonely heart, you see
Left Allemande the corner, Dosado you own
Left Allemande and Weave The Ring
He made the night a little brighter
Swing your girl around and Promenade
The old lamp lighter of long, long ago
FIGURE
Heads Square Thru count 'em 4 hands round
You make a Right Hand Star
The Heads Star Left, roll it one time and then
Same pair and do a Dosado
Swing Thru and then the Boys Trade
Swing the corner lady round and Promenade
The old lamp lighter of long, long ago
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Of long, long ago
ADDITIONAL LYRICS
* Now if you look up in the sky, you'll understand the reason why
The little stars at night are all aglow
* If there were sweethearts in the park, he'd pass a lamp and leave it dark
Remembering the days that used to be