“Lead Her Up and Down (Rosa Becky Diner, Old Betsy Lina)”

Description

"Lead her up and down, Rosa Betsy Lina (x3) And I want you to be my darling." "Wheel and turn the old brass lantern..." "Swing corners all, Rosa Betsy Lina..." "All promenade...."

References

  1. Randolph 552, "Lead Her Up and Down" (2 texts plus a fragment, 3 tunes)
  2. Roud #7679
  3. BI, R552

About

Alternate titles: “Rosa Betsy Lina”; “Rosa-becka-lina”; “Betsy Larkin (?)”
Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1916 (Texas Folklore Society)
Keywords: playparty dancing
Found in: US(Ap,So)