IF ALL THE WORLD WERE PAPER

Round for eight; in three parts (1st Ed., 1650). Numbering clockwise

MUSICMOVEMENTS



Running-step throughout the dance.
First Part
A11–4All take hands, move forward a double, and fall back a double to places.
5–8Partners set and turn single.
A21–8All that again.
A31–2First and third men change places.
3–4First and third women change places.
5–8First and third couples circular-hey to places, two changes, partners facing each other.
A41–8Second and fourth couples do the same.



Second Part
A11–4Partners side.
5–8Partners set and turn single.
A21–8All that again.
A31–2First and third couples move forward a double and meet.
3–4First man leads third woman between second man and second woman; while third man leads first woman between fourth man and fourth woman.
5–6All four cast off to their respective places.
7–8First and third men turn their partners.
A41–8Second and fourth couples do the same.



Third Part
A11–4Partners arm with the right.
5–8Partners set and turn single.
A21–4Partners arm with the left.
5–8Partners set and turn single.
A31–2First man and third woman change places; while first woman and third man do the same.
3–4First and third men change places with their partners.
5–8Circular-hey, handing, to places; two changes, each man facing the contrary woman.
A41–8Second and fourth couples do the same.



Page transcribed by Hugh Stewart