Loreena McKennitt - Blacksmith Lyrics
blacksmith courted me nine months and betterHe fairly won my heart, wrote me a letterWith his hammer in his hand, he looked quite cleverAnd if I was with my love, I'd live foreverBut where is my love gone with his cheeks like roses?And his good black Billy***** on, decked 'round with primroses?I hope the scorching sun won't shine and burn his beautyAnd if I was with my love, I'd do my dutyStrange news is coming to town, strange news is carriedStrange news flies up and down that my love is marriedI wish them both much joy though they can't hear meAnd may God reward him well for the slighting of me"Don't you remember when you laid beside me?And you said you'd marry me and not deny me?""If I said I'd marry you, it was only for to try youSo bring your witness, love, and I'll not deny you""No witness have I none, save God AlmightyAnd may He reward you well for the slighting of me"Her lips grew pale and wan, it made a poor heart trembleTo think she loved a one and he proved deceitfulA blacksmith courted me nine months and betterHe fairly won my heart, wrote me a letterWith his hammer in his hand, he looked quite cleverAnd if I was with my love, I'd live forever