If I Were A Carpenter

1. If I were a carpenter and you were a lady

would you marry me anyway? Would you have my baby?

If you were a carpenter and I were a lady

I'd marry you anyway. I'd have your baby.

If a tinker was my trade, would I still find you?

I'd be carryin' the pots you made, followin' behind you.

R: Save your love through loneliness

Save your love though sorrow

I gave you my onlyness

Give me your tomorrow

2. If I were a miller and a mill wheel grinding

would you miss your colored blouse and your soft shoes shining?

If you were a miller and a mill wheel grinding

I'd not miss my color blouse and my soft shoes shining.

R: Save your love through loneliness...

3. If I worked my hands in wood, would you still love me?

I'd answer you: "Yes I would." And would you not be above me?

If I were a carpenter and you were a lady.

I'd marry you anyway, I'd have your baby.

R: Save your love through loneliness...