Circle left Martha Ellen Jenkins
How long have I chased the boys away from you? Left allemande the corner, turn partner by the right
And now the men star left one time around
Home you go, you dosado Left allemande, come back Swing and promenade Martha Ellen Jenkins
I've loved you since the second grade
FIGURE
Headssquare thru 4 hands around the ring
You're gonna go dosado Square thru again 4 hands around, face out Bend the line, star thru Dive thru and square thru 3/4 round
And then the corner swing and promenade Martha Ellen Jenkins, I remember every time you broke my heart
ALTERNATE LYRICS
Martha Ellen Jenkins, how long have the boys been making eyes at you?
Martha Ellen Jenkins, how long have I waited for this day to come?