The Blacksmith
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CAPO: 3
verse 1
Am G Em Am
A blacksmith courted me, nine months and better
Am G Em Am
He fairly won my heart, he wrote me a letter
C Em Am G
With his hammer in his hand, he looked so clever
Am Em C Am
And if I were with my love, I would live forever
verse 2
Am G Em Am
"O, where is my love gone, with his cheeks like roses?
Am G Em Am
He is gone across the sea, gathering primroses
C Em Am G
I'm afraid the shining sun might burn and scorch his beauty
Am Em C Am
And if I were with my love, I would do my duty
verse 3
Am G Em Am
"Strange news is come to town, strange news is a-carried
Am G Em Am
Strange news flies up and down that my love is a-married
C Em Am G
O, I wish them both much joy, though they don't hear me
Am Em C Am
And if I were with my love, I would do my duty
verse 4
Am G Em Am
"O, what did you promise me when you lay beside me?
Am G Em Am
You said you'd marry me, and not deny me."
C Em Am G
"If I said I'd marry you, 'twas only to try you
Am Em C Am
So bring your witness, love, and I'll not deny you."
Verse 5
Am G Em Am
"O, witness have I none save god almighty
Am G Em Am
And may he reward you well for the slighting of me."
C Em Am G
Her lips grew pale and wan, it made her poor heart tremble
Am Em C Am
For to think she had loved one, and he proved deceitful
Verse 6
Am G Em Am
A blacksmith courted me, nine months and better
Am G Em Am
He fairly won my heart, he wrote me a letter
C Em Am G
With his hammer in his hand, he looked so clever
Am Em C Am
And if I were with my love, I would live forever
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.