If I Were A Carpenter
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Category:Calm
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Notes:Often performed as a duet, this song explores love and identity beyond social status.

 

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If I were a Gcarpenter, Dand you were a Alady,

would you marry me Ganyway, Dwould you have my Ababy?

If you were a Gcarpenter, Dand I were a Alady,

I'd marry you Ganyway, DI would have your Ababy.

 

If a tinker Gwas my trade, Dwould I still Afind you?

I'd be carrying the Gpots you made, Dfollowing beAhind you

 

GSave your love through Aloneliness,

Dsave your love through Asorrow.

I gave you my Gloneliness,

Dgive me your toAmorrow

 

GSave your love through Aloneliness,

Dsave your love through Asorrow.

I gave you my Gloneliness,

Dgive me your toAmorrow

 

If I were a Gmiller, Dat a mill wheel Agrinding

Would you miss your Gcoloured blouse, Dand your soft shoe Ashining?

If you were a Gmiller, Dat a mill wheel Agrinding

I'd not miss my Gcoloured blouse, Dand my soft shoe Ashining.

 

GSave your love through Aloneliness,

Dsave your love through Asorrow.

I gave you my Gloneliness, (both) Dgive me your toAmorrow

 

If I worked my Ghands in wood, Dwould you still Alove me?

I'd answer you G'yes I would'.

DAnd would you not be aAbove me?

 

If I were a Gcarpenter, Dand you were a Alady,

I'd marry you Ganyway, DI would have your Ababy.

 

GSave your love through Aloneliness,

Dsave your love through Asorrow.

I gave you my Gloneliness,

Dgive me your toAmorrow

 

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