The Blacksmith

from Photograph by Liv Carrow

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Trad. Arr. Liv Carrow (Roud 816)

Recorded August 2015 at Dub Narcotic Studios, Olympia Washington
Engineered and mixed by Amelia Patrice
Creative Commons License Liv Carrow 2018

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The 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 were with my love
I would live forever.

But where is my love gone
With his cheeks like roses
He's gone across the sea
Gathering primroses.
I fear the scorching sun
May burn his beauty
And if I was with my love
I would 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 can't hear me
And may God reward him well
For the slighting of me.

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 just to try you
So bring your witness love
And I'll not deny you.

Oh, witness have I none
Save God Almighty
May he reward you well
For the slighting of me.
Her lips grew pale and wan
Her heart did tremble
For to think she had one love
And he proved deceitful.

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from Photograph, released April 28, 2018
Liv Carrow- voice/guitar
Amelia Patrice-Bass

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Liv Carrow Davenport, Iowa

psychedelic country/folk songs for a low-technology future and a strange present.

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