World Turned Upside Down, The

Barndance · 4/4 · C major

The traditional tune known as The World Turned Upside Down is an English barndance set in four-four time and C major, though its exact origin and early history remain uncertain. The melody features a lively character well-suited to folk dancing, typically played with a steady, driving rhythm that emphasizes the standard phrasing of the genre. Because historical records regarding its earliest publication are limited, musicians primarily perform it as a standard instrumental in contemporary folk and contra dance repertoires.

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