Blacksmith

Em D A blacksmith courted me Bm Em Nine months and better Em D He fairly won my heart Bm Em Wrote me a letter G Bm With his hammer in his hand Em D He looked quite clever Em Bm And if I was with my love G C I'd live forever Em D But where is my love gone Bm Em With his cheeks like roses Em D And his good black billycock on Bm Em Decked round with primroses G Bm I Hope the scorching sun Em D Won't shine and burn his beauty Em Bm And if I was with my love G C I'd do my duty Em D Strange news is coming to town Bm Em Strange news is carried Em D Strange news flies up and down Bm Em That my love is married G Bm I wish them both much joy Em D Though they can't hear me Em Bm And may God reward him well G C For the slighting of me Em D Don't you remember when Bm Em You lay beside me Em D And you said you'd marry me Bm Em And not deny me G Bm If I said I'd marry you Em D It was only for to try you Em Bm So bring your witness love G C And I'll not deny you Em D No witness have I none Bm Em Save God Almighty Em D And may he reward you well Bm Em For the slighting of me G Bm Her lips grew pale and wan Em D It made her poor heart tremble Em Bm To think she loved a one G C And he proved deceitful Em D A blacksmith courted me Bm Em Nine months and better Em D He fairly won my heart Bm Em Wrote me a letter G Bm With his hammer in his hand Em D He looked quite clever Em Bm And if I was with my love G C I'd live forever