Marvelous Toy (Kids' / School version) RIV 412C
Jack O'Leary

OPENER

Grand Circle
When I was just a wee little lad, full of health and joy,
My father homeward came one night, and gave to me a toy.
Reverse!
A wonder to behold it was, with many colors bright,
And the moment I laid eyes on it
...Allemande and Weave
It went “zip” when it moved, and “bop” when it stopped,
And “whirr” when it stood still.

DoSaDo your partner now, and you Promenade the ring.
“Zip” when it moved and “bop” when it stopped,
And “whirr” when it stood still.
I never knew just what it was, and I guess I never will.

Break Lyrics

The first time that I picked it up I had a big surprise,
‘Cause right on the bottom were two big buttons that looked like big green eyes.
I first pushed one and then the other, then I twisted its lid,
And when I set it down again…

Closer Lyrics

The years went by too quick it seems, I had my own little boy,
And yesterday I gave to him my marvelous little toy.
His eyes nearly popped right out of his head, and gave a squeal of glee.
Neither one of us knows what it is…

FIGURE

Head two couples Pass Thru and Promenade back home
Side couples Circle Four in the middle and go once around you know
When you're home, face your Corner...DoSaDo
Turn and face your Partner...DoSaDo again
The Boys Star Left in the middle and you go one time around
When you're home, you Promenade that lady, go walkin' 'round
It went “zip” when it moved and “bop” when it stopped,
And “whirr” when it stood still.
I never knew just what it was, and I guess I never will.

TAG

I never knew just what it was, and I guess I never will.