Chorus:
Honor your partners, corners all,
Honor your partner, honor your corner.
All join hands and circle to the left.
Circle to the left and don't get lost!
A1) Promenade with the lady on your right
Promenade with your right hand round.
You walk to the lady's house across the hall.
And take her for your own.
B1) Balance to your corner then balance all
Balance four in line.
Step to the left, don't you dare to fall.
And balance to the right.
C1) All spin round like a spinning top
All spin round so neat.
Then back to your corner like a little dove.
And take a seat.
D1) Allemande right with the lady on your right,
Allemande right you do.
Then with your left hand to your corner girl
Swing her 'round the way you do.
E1) Forward up and forward back
Back to the other side.
Then down the middle and separate.
And swing the girl behind.
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A2) Promenade with the lady on your left.
Promenade with your left hand round.
You walk to the lady's house 'cross the hall.
And take her for your own.
B2) Balance to your corner then balance all
Balance four in line.
Step to the left, don't you dare to fall.
And balance to the right.
C2) Grand right and left your hands across
Grand right and left you do.
Then with your right hand down the line.
To the lady below you.
D2) Pass right through without no more ado
Pass right through you go.
Then up to your corner lady true.
And bow right low.
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A3) Allemande left with the lady on your left
Allemande left you do.
Then with your right hand to your own true love
Swing her 'round the way you do.
B3) Balance all eight then balance all
Balance four in line.
Step to the left, don't you dare to fall.
And balance to the right.
C3) Take your shoe (or belt) off without delay
Take off a shoe or a belt.
And throw it o'er your true love's head
And see what she will felt.
D3) Lift her up or lay her down
Flip her upside down,
Let her know by the way you act.
That you can't be fooled 'round.
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The following is a more detailed description of the dance moves mentioned in the song:
* Knock on the door: The dancers form a square, facing their partners. The lead dancer (the one facing the caller) knocks on the hand of the dancer to their right.
* Spin around: The dancers spin around in place.
* Remove shoe or belt: The dancers remove their right shoe or belt and toss it to their partner.
* Flip upside down: The dancers flip their partner upside down.
The Virginia Reel is a lively and energetic square dance that is fun for people of all ages. It is a great way to get some exercise and socialize with friends and family.