If I were a carpenter

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F - C G

1. If I were a carpenter and you were a lady,

F - C G

now, would you marry me anyway, would you have, my baby?

F - C G

If I'd take on a tinker's trade, would you still find me?

F -C G -F-C-G

Oh, carrying the pots I'd made, following close up behind me.

F G F G

Save my love through loneliness, save my love for sorrow.

F - C G

Oh, I have given you my onliness, give me part of your tomorrows.

F-C-G F - C G

2. If I worked my hands in wood, would you still love me?

F -C G

Now, answer me, baby, "Yes, I would"! I'd place you high above me.

F-C-G F-C-G F-C-G F - C G

3. If I were a miller, at a mill wheel grinding,

F - C G

now, would you miss your colored box, your soft shoes shining?

F - C G

If I were a carpenter and you were a lady,

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now, would you marry me anyway, would you have my baby?

F C - G

If I were a carpenter and you were a lady,

F C - G

now, would you marry me, anyway, would you have my baby.

(Four Tops)