Difficulty
Intermediate πͺ
Rate for accuracy
🎸
Intro:
B
Verse 1:
B
Well the fiddler's up and bow is flyin'
F#
Momma's in the kitchen and the bacon is fryin'
B
Boys can't dance, by God, they're tryin'
F# G#m
Every time they hear that call
Chorus:
B
Back turn and swing
F#
Back turn and swing
B
Back turn and swing
F#
Back turn and swing
Verse 2:
B
All the girls jump up and the wine is pourin'
F#
Dust comin' up 'tween the cracks in the floor an'
B
The old folks, they don't dance anymore
F# G#m
Unless you play somethin' slow
Chorus:
B
Back turn and swing
F#
Back turn and swing
B
Back turn and swing
F#
Back turn and swing
Bridge:
B Bm
Verse 3:
B
Well this corn come from Joe McMillan
F#
It's better than all last year, my heavens
G#m
Not so sweet as '57
F# G#m
That was a summer old
Chorus:
B
Back turn and swing
F#
Back turn and swing
B
Back turn and swing
F#
Back turn and swing
Verse 4:
B
Well the fiddler's up and bow is flyin'
F#
Momma's in the kitchen and the bacon is fryin'
B
Boys can't dance, by God, they're tryin'
F# G#m
Every time they hear that call
Chorus:
B
Back turn and swing
F#
Back turn and swing
B
Back turn and swing
F#
Back turn and swing
B
Back turn and swing
Song History
Published: April 22, 2026
Last Updated: April 22, 2026