A blacksmith courted me, nine months and better.
he fairly won my heart, he 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.

And where is my love gone, with his cheek like roses?
He's gone across the sea gathering primroses.
I'm afraid the scorching sun will shine and burn his 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.
Oh, 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 when you lay beside me?
You said you'd marry me, and not deny me.'
'if I said I'd marry you, t'was only for to try you,
so bring your witness, love, and I'll not deny you.'

no 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
For to think she loved one, and he proved deceitful.

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