If I Were a Carpenter

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 carrying the pots you made

Following behind you

Save your love through loneliness

Save your love through sorrow

I gave you my onlyness

Give me your tomorrow

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 colored blouse

And my soft shoes shining

Save your love through loneliness

Save your love through sorrow

I gave you my onlyness

Give me your tomorrow

If I worked my hands on 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

Save your love through loneliness

Save your love through sorrow

I gave you my onlyness

Give me your tomorrow