Raggle Taggle Gypsy Caller Name
Nelda Eaton
OPENER

Sides face, Grand Square
There were three old gypsies came to our hall door
They came brave and boldly-o
And one sang high and the other sang low
And the other sang a raggle taggle

Allemande Left and Weave
It was upstairs downstairs the lady went
Put on her suit of leather-o
And there was a cry from around the door
She’s away wi’ the raggle taggle gypsy-o

Break Lyrics

It was late that night when the lord came in
Enquiring for his lady-o
And the servant girl – she said to the lord
She’s away wi’ the raggle taggle
...
Then saddle for me my milk white steed
My big horse is not speedy-o
And I will ride till I seek my bride
She’s away wi’ the raggle taggle gypsy-o

Closer Lyrics

Well, how could you leave your house and your land?
How could you leave your money-o?
How could you leave your only wedded lord
All for the raggle taggle
...
Well, what care I for my house and my land?
What care I for my money-o?
I’d rather have a kiss from the yellow gypsy’s lips
I’m away wi’ the raggle taggle gypsy-o!

FIGURE

Heads/Sides Square Thru – 4 Hands round you go
To that Corner Lady – Make a wave you know
Swing through 2 X 2 – the boys Run Right
Bend that Line and then Reverse that Flutterwheel tonight
Ladies Lead Dixie Style – you make an Ocean Wave
Boys Cross Fold – then you Swing and Promenade
One sang high and the other sang low
And the other sang a raggle taggle gypsy-o

[Or "And the other sang...Sides face, Grand Square" before break & closer]

TAG

I’m away wi’ the raggle taggle gypsy-o!
Bow to your Partner – Your Corner, too. Then wave to the girl across from you. We’re through.