Blacksmith
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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
How to play Blacksmith
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.