If I Were A Carpenter
Category: | Calm |
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Link: | Performance Example |
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