The Book of Song Dances

For hundreds of years, people of all ages have enjoyed dances accompanied by singing. In "The Book of Song Dances," John Feierabend presents a collection of Song Dances that have roots in American heritage and a few from other countries.

Each dance is organized by type (single circle, double circle, square dances, etc.) and includes complete dancing directions. Melodies with lyrics are notated on the treble clef staff.

This beautifully illustrated collection is for anyone wanting to preserve this great folk dance tradition, use great songs to teach musical concepts, or merely have a great time enjoying music.

Contents

Single Circle (no partners)

• A Eu Entrei Na Rada (Ah! I Went on the Wheel)
• Come to the Top
• Funga Alafia
• Hava Nagila
• Katyushka
• Miss Maggie
• Oh How Lovely
• Shabbot Shalom (Peaceful Sabbath)
• Shoo Fly
• There Were Four Skaters

Single Circle (partners)

• Circle Right
• Circle Right (Simple Version)
• Gents to the Center
• Goin' Down to Cairo
• Golden Ring
• Great Big House
• I Want to Be a Farmer
• Nobody's Business
• Old Brass Wagon
• Old Joe Clark
• Pig in the Parlor
• Push the Business On
• Sandy Land
• Sent My Brown Jug
• Tea Rye Riley

Double Circle (partners)

• Ach Ja
• Betty Larkin
• Brother Come and Dance
• Brown Eyed Mary
• Come Let Us Be (Sicilian Circle)
• Eins, Zwei, Drei
• Heel and Toe
• I've Been to Haarlem
• John Kanaka
• Jubilee
• Lavender's Blue
• Old Dan Tucker
• Skip to My Lou
• Yankee Doodle (Sicilian Circle)

Longways

• Alabama Gal
• Amasee
• Billy, Billy
• Bonavist' Harbour
• Bow Belinda
• Cedar Swamp
• Charlie's Neat
• Down the RIver
• Durham Reel
• Galway Piper
• Goin' to Boston
• Jimmy Crack Corn
• Noble Duke of York
• Old Bald Eagle
• Paw-Paw Peach
• Sugar and Tea
• Willowbee
• Your Best Liking

Four Couple Squares

• Buffalo Gals
• Captain Jinks
• Coats of Navy Blue
• Coffee Grows on White Oak Trees
• Hot Time in the Old Town
• Oh, Susanna
• Polly Wolly Doodle
• Pop Goes the Weasel
• Red River Valley
• Rig a Jig Jig
• Shaker Dance (A Shaker Song)
• Turkey in the Straw