If I Were a Carpenter

Artist: Johnny Cash (English)
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If I Were a Carpenter
Written by: Tim Hardin



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VERSE: 1
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If I were a carpenter   and you were a lady
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Would you marry me anyway?   Would you have my baby?



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If a tinker were my trade   would you still find me?
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Carrying the pots I made,   following behind me



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Save my love for loneliness,   save my love for sorrow
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I'll give you my onliness,  give me your tomorrow



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VERSE: 2
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If I worked my hands in wood    would you still love me?
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Answer me babe, "Yes, I would,   and I'll put you above me"



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If I were a miller   at a mill wheel grinding
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Would you miss your colored blouse    and your soft shoes shining



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Save my love for loneliness,   save my love for sorrow
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I'll give you my onliness,  give me your tomorrow

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