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The Blacksmith
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Folk
The Blacksmith was released on January 1, 1980 by Rounder Records as a part of the album Now & Then
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Release DateJanuary 1, 1980
LabelRounder Records
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Trapezoid
Trapezoid
Performer
Lorraine Duisit
Lorraine Duisit
Mandolin, Zither, Vocals
Freyda Epstein
Freyda Epstein
Viola, Violin, Vocals
Ralph Gordon
Ralph Gordon
Cello, Upright Bass, Vocals
Paul Reisler
Paul Reisler
Guitar, Dulcimer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
David Essig
David Essig
Producer
Bill McElroy
Bill McElroy
Recording Engineer

Lyrics

A blacksmith courted me, nine months or better
He bravely won my heart, wrote me a letter
With his hammer in his hand, he looked quite clever
And if I was with my love, I'd live forever
But where is my love gone, with his cheeks like roses
And his good black billycock on, all crowned with 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 has come to town, strange news is carried
Strange news flies up and down, that my love he's married
I wish them both much joy though they can't hear me
And may God reward them well for the slighting of me
Don't you remember well, when you lay beside me
And you said you'd marry me and not deny me
If I said I'd marry you, it was only for to try you
But 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 loved a one and he proved deceitful
Written by: Christopher Scheuer
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