The Blacksmith Songtext
von Eddi Reader

Old Blacksmith courted me
Five months and better
By belly won my heart
Wrote me a letter
With his hammer in his hand
He looked quite clever
And if I were with my love
I would live forever

Oh, where is my love now
With his cheeks like roses
And his big black belly gold gun
Decked around with primroses
I′m afraid the scorching sun
Might burn and spoil his beauty
And if I were with my love
I would do my duty


Strange news has come to town
Strange news it's carrying
Strange news flies up and down
That my love is marrying
Well, I wish them both much joy
Though they can′t hear me
And may God reward them well
For the slighting of me

Do you remember when
You lay beside me
And you said you'd marry me
And you'd not deny me
If I said I′d marry you
It was only for to try you
So bring your witness, love
And I′ll not deny you

Oh, witness have I none
Save God almighty
And may He reward you well
For the slighting of me
Oh, her cheeks grew pale and wan
And it caused her heart to tremble
To think she loved the one
And he proved deceitful

Old Blacksmith courted me
Five months, five months, five months