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If I Were A Carpenter

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Music & Lyrics: Tim hardin
Album: Americana 2 (2009)
[Intro]
| D| D| D|D  
[Verse 1]
If I were a Ccarpenter, Gand you were a Dlady
Would you marry me Canyway? Gwould you have my Dbaby?
If a tinker weCre my trade, Gwould you still Dfind me
Carrying the poCts I made, Gfollowing beDhind me?
[Chorus]
CSave my love through Dloneliness, Gsave my love through Dsorrow
DI've given you my Conliness, Ggive me your DtomorrDow
[Instrumental]
| D| D| C   G|D  
[Verse 2]
If I worked my Chands in wood, Gwould you still lDove me?
Answer me, babe: "Cyes I wouldG, I'd put you aDbove me"
If I were a Cmiller, Gat a mill wheel grDinding
Would you miss your Ccoloured box Gand your soft shoDes shining?
[Chorus]
CSave my love through Dloneliness, Gsave my love through Dsorrow
DI've given you my Conliness, Ggive me your DtomorrDow
[Instrumental]
| C   G| D| C   G| D|
[Verse 3]
DIf I were a Ccarpenter, Gand you were a Dlady
Would you marry me Canyway? Gwould you have my Dbaby?
[Chorus]
CSave my love through Dloneliness, Gsave my love through Dsorrow
DI've given you my Conliness, Ggive me your DtomorrDow
CSave my love through Dloneliness, Gsave my love through Dsorrow
DI've given you my Conliness, Ggive me your DtomorrDow
C   GGive me your DtomorrDow
[Outro]
| C   G| D| C   G| D|
| C   G| D|
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The story behind the song

This song, originally written by Tim Hardin, explores themes of romantic insecurity, reportedly inspired by his love for actress Susan Morss and the construction of his recording studio. It paints a picture of devotion and commitment, where the singer imagines taking on different roles to prove his love and build a life with his beloved. Roch Voisine, a Canadian singer-songwriter known for performing in both English and French, brings his own interpretation to this classic folk song. At its heart, it plays as a heartfelt declaration of enduring affection and dedication.

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