If I Were A Carpenter Lyrics - San Francisco Bay Blues Live - Ramblin' Jack Elliott

If I were a carpenter and you were a lady 

Would you marry me anyway, would you have my baby 

If a tinker were my trade, would you still find me 

Carrying the pots I made, following behind me 

Save my love for sorrow 

Save my love for lonely 

I've given you my tomorrow 

Love me only 

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

You answer me quick, "Tim, I could, I'd put you above me." 

If I were a miller at a mill wheel grinding 

Would you miss your colored blouse, your soft shoes shining 

Save my love for loneliness 

Save my love for sorrow 

I've given you my onliness 

Give me your tomorrow