If I Were A Carpenter Chords
by Harry Belafonte142 views, added to favorites 11 times
From 1970. Link to the song: https://youtu.be/JQxsqVci84w.Was this info helpful?
| Difficulty: | beginner |
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| Tuning: | E A D G B E |
| Key: | D |
| Capo: | no capo |
Author Neckwringer [a] 408,365. Last edit on Jul 9, 2023
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IF I WERE A CARPENTER
As recorded by Harry Belafonte
(From the 1970 Album HOMEWARD BOUND)
[Intro]
D C D C
D
[Verse 1]
C D
If I were a carpenter and you were a lady
C
Would you marry me anyway
D
Would you have my baby
C D
If a tinker was my trade would you still find me
C
Carrying the pots I made
D
Following behind me
[Bridge]
C D
Save my love thru loneliness
Em C D
Save my love for sorrow
C G
I’ve given you my onliness
D
Come and give me your tomorrow
[Verse 2]
D C
If I worked my hands in wood
D
Would you still love me
C G
Answer me babe yes I would
D
I put you above me
[Verse 3]
C G D
If I were a miller and a mill wheel grinding
C
Would you miss your colored blouse
G D
Your soft shoes shining
[Bridge]
C D
Save my love thru loneliness
Em C D
Save my love for sorrow
C G
I’ve given you my onliness
D
Come and give me your tomorrow
[Verse 4]
C D
If I were a carpenter and you were a lady
C F Bb
Would you marry me anyway
D C
Would you have my baby
[Outro]
D C
I’m a carpenter, just a carpenter
D C
I’m a carpenter, just a carpenter
D
I’m a carpenter
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