Verse
N.C. Em
E blacksmith courted me, nine months or better
Em D Bm Em
He bravely won my heart, wrote me a letter
G Bm Em D
With his hammer in his hand, he looked quite clever
Em Bm G Em
And if I was with my love, I'd live forever
[Verse 2]
Em D Bm Em
But where is my love gone, with his cheeks like roses?
Em D Bm Em
And his good black billycock on, all crowned with primroses
G Bm Em D
I'm afraid the scorching sun will shine and burn his beauty
Em Bm G Em
And if I were with my love, I'd do my duty
[Verse 3]
Em D Bm Em
Strange news has come to town, strange news is carried
Em D Bm Em
Strange news flies up and down that my love, he's married
G Bm Em D
I wish them both much joy, though they can't hear me
Em Bm G Em
And may god reward them well for the slighting of me
[Verse 4]
Em D Bm Em
"Don't you remember well, when you lay beside me
Em D Bm Em
And you said you'd marry me, and not deny me"
G Bm Em D
"If I said I'd marry you, it was only for to try you
Em Bm G Em
So bring your witness, love, and I'll not deny you"
[Verse 5]
Em D Bm Em
Oh, witness have I none, save god almighty
Em D Bm Em
And may he reward you well, for the slighting of me
G Bm Em D
Her lips grew pale and wan, it made her poor heart tremble
N.C.
To think she loved a one, and he proved deceitful
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