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 would live forever

Oh the where is my lover gone

With his cheeks like roses

He's gone across the fields

Gathering primeroses

I'm afraid the scorching sun will shine

But it's beauty

And if I was with my love

I'd do my duty

Strange news is come to town

Strange news is carried

Strange news flies up and down

That my love is married

I wish them both much joy

Though they don't hear me

And if I was with my love

I'd 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

It was only 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

Her lips grew pale and wan

It made her poor heart tremble

To think she had loved but one

And he'd proved deceitful

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 was with my love

I'd live forever