The Blacksmith
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Intro: Am
verse 1:
C Am
Well, a blacksmith courted me, I loved him a-dearly
C Am
He played upon his pipes both neat and a-trimly
C G Am
With his hammer in his hand, he strikes so steady
C G Am
And I love to hear him call all round the smithy
verse 2:
C Am
Well, I love to watch my love with his hammer a-swinging
C Am
And I love to hear it fall on the anvil a-ringing
C G Am
Well, the note is loud and clear, the sparks are flying
C G Am
And my love is handsome then, there's no denying
verse 3:
C Am
My love's at the bellows now, the fire is roaring
C Am
It is getting mighty hot, the flames are soaring
C G Am
Nothing can be so gay when my love is blowing
C G Am
And at night it's bright as day when my love is blowing
verse 4:
C Am
Where has my lover gone with his cheeks like roses?
C Am
He has gone across yon fields gathering primroses
C G Am
And that sun doth shine too clear, it will burn his beauty
C G Am
I will go and seek my love and do my duty
VERSE 5:
C Am
Strange news has come to town, strange news is carried
C Am
Strange news flies up and down that my love is married
C G Am
Well, I wish him joy though he's my love no longer
C G Am
But I love my old love still, my blacksmith yonder
OUTRO:
C Am A
And a blacksmith courted me, I loved him a-dearly
How to play The Blacksmith
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.