The Blacksmith

A blacksmith courted me
 Nine months or better
 He fairly won my heart
 Wrote me a letter
 With his hammer in his hand
 He looked so clever
 And if I were with my love
 I'd live forever
 Oh where has my love gone?
 With his cheeks like roses
 He's gone across the sea
 Gathering primroses
 Will he burn and scorch, I fear
 The shinin' sun is beauty
 And if I were with my love
 I would do my duty
 Strange news is come to town
 Strange news is carried
 Sad news cried up and down
 That my love is married
 How I wish them both much joy
 Though they can't hear me
 And if I were with my love
 I'd still do my duty
 What did you promise me
 When you lay beside me?
 You said you'd marry me
 And not deny me
 If I said I'd marry you
 'Twas only to try you
 So bring your witness love
 And I'll not deny you
 A witness, I am not
 Save God Almighty
 And may he reward you well
 For the slighting of me
 Her lips grew pale and wan
 Her heart did tremble
 For to think she'd had one love
 And he proved deceitful