If I Were a Carpenter (Tim Hardin) – Songtext
von Johnny Cash

If I were a carpenter
And you were a lady
Would you marry me anyway
Would you have my baby?

If you were a carpenter
And I were a lady
I′d marry you anyway
I'd have your baby

If a tinker was my trade
Would I still find you?
I′d be carrying the pots you made
Following behind you

Save your love through loneliness
Save your love through sorrow
I gave you my onlyness
Give me your tomorrow


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

If you were a miller
And a mill wheel grinding
I'd not miss my colored blouse
And my soft shoes shining

Save your love through loneliness
Save your love through sorrow
I gave you my onlyness
Give me your tomorrow

If I worked my hands on wood
Would you still love me?
I'd answer you, yes I would
And would you not be above me?

If I were a carpenter
And you were a lady
I′d marry you anyway
I′d have your baby


Save your love through loneliness
Save your love through sorrow
I gave you my onlyness
Give me your tomorrow