Misc Traditional – The Blacksmith (Guitar)
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[Verse 1]
Em D Oh, a blacksmith courted me C D Em Nine months and better D He fairly won my heart C D Em He wrote me a letter G D Em With the hammer in his hand D He looked so clever A G And if I was with my love C D Em I would live forever
[Verse 2]
Em D Oh, where is my love gone C D Em With his cheeks like roses D And his good black billycock on C D Em Decked around with primroses G D Em I'm afraid the scorching sun D Will shine and burn his beauty A G And if I was with my love C D Em I would do my duty
[Verse 3]
Em D Strange news has come to town C D Em Strange news are carried D Strange news flies up and down C D Em That my love is married G D Em Oh, I wish them both much joy D Though they can't hear me A G And may God reward him well C D Em For the slighting of me
[Verse 4]
Em D Don't you remember when C D Em You lay beside me D And you said you'd marry me C D Em And not deny me G D Em If I said I'd marry you D It was only for to try you A G So bring your witness love C D Em And I'll not deny you
[Verse 5]
Em D No, witness have I none C D Em Save God Almighty D And may he reward you well C D Em For the slighting of me G D Em Her lips grew pale and wan D It made a poor heart tremble A G To think she loved a one C D Em And he proved deceitful