Scarlet Fever    (MW 103)   Nelson Watkins

OPENER - MIDDLE BREAK - CLOSER



Sides face, grand square
*Stood outside the "Lucky Star" staring at the flashing sign
It said "come on it, watch Scarlet's lovely body come alive
"Let her dance for you and cast her spell
"You'll swear you can't believe her, be careful not to catch..."

Four boys promenade to Scarlet fever
Swing and promenade her
She'll put her hand in my hand
We'll dance the night away

FIGURE



1 & 3 you promenade about halfway around that ring
Lead out to the right and circle 4 and break and make a line
Star thru, and then do a dosado now
Once around and do an eight chain 5
Scalet fever
Swing and promenade her
She'll put her hand in my hand
And we'll dance the night away

ALTERNATE LYRICS



*She looked 25, but was just 16
She had a way to make a man believe she danced for only him
As she tantalized, I fantasized
And felt the sound of my heartbeat, be careful not to catch...

*Then one night while driving in, my eyes began to tear



She left that day to find her way of bigger and better things
And left behind a trail of...