Down the middle an’ do-se-do!

Mind yo’ manners an’ doan git keerless,

Swing yo’ lady and bow full low,

S’lute yo’ partner an’ turn yo’ neighbor,

Gran’-right-an’-left, and aroun’ you go!

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Delphy

Delphy’s breast was wide and deep,

A shelf to lay a child asleep,

Swing low, sweet chariot, swing low;