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 would live forever
Oh where has my love gone with his cheeks like roses
He is gone across the sea gathering primroses
I`m afraid the shining sun might burn and scorch his beauty
And if I were with my love I would do my duty
Strange news is a come to town strange news is carried
Strange news flies up and down that my love is married
Oh I wish them both great joy though they don`t hear me
And if I were with my love I would 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