For a blacksmith courted me
Nine months and better
He fairly won my heart
Wrote me a letter
With his hammer in his hand
He looked so clever
And if I was with my love
I'd live forever
But where has my love gone
With his cheeks like roses
He is gone across the sea
Gathering primroses
And I'm afraid the shining sun
Will burn and scorch his beauty
And if I was with my love
I'd do love's duty
Strange news is come to town
Strange news is carried
Strange news flies up and down
That my love is married
Oh well, I wish them both much joy
Though they don't hear me
And if I was with my love
I'd do love's 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
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 your slighting of me
Her lips grew pale and white
And it made her poor heart tremble
For to think she had loved one
And he proved deceitful
For a blacksmith courted me
Nine months and better
He fairly won my heart
Wrote me a letter
With his hammer in his hand
He looked so clever
And if I was with my love
I'd live forever