Blacksmith Lyrics

A blacksmith courted me
Nine months and better
He fairly won my heart
Wrote me a letter
With his hammer in his hand
He looked so clever
And if I was with my love
I would live for ever.
But where is my love gone
With his cheeks like roses
And his good black Billycock on
Decked with primroses
I'm afraid the scorching sun
Will shine and burn his beauty
And if I was with my love
I would do my duty.

Strange news has come to town
Strange news is carried
Strange news cries up and down
That my love is married.
I wish them both much joy
Though they can't hear me
And may God reward them well
For the slighting of me.
Do you remember when
You lay beside me
And you said you'd marry me
And you never deny me
If I said I'd marry you
It was only for to try you
So bring your witness love
And I'll never deny you.
No witness have I none
Save God Almighty
And may he reward you well
For the slighting of me
Her lips grew pale and wan
Which made a poor heart tremble
To think she loved a man
Who had proved deceitful.

A blacksmith courted me
Nine months and better
He fairly won my heart
Wrote me a letter
With his hammer in his hand
He looked quite clever
And if I was with my love
I'd live forever.