If I Were a Carpenter

If I were a carpenter, And you were a lady, Would you marry me anyway, Would you have my baby? If you were a carpenter, And I were a lady, I'd marry you anyway, I'd have your baby. If a tinker was my trade, Would I still find you? I'd be carrying the pots you made, Following behind you. Save your love through loneliness, Save your love through sorrow, I gave you my onlyness, Give me your tomorrow. If I were a miller, And a mill wheel grinding, Would you miss your colored blouse, And your soft shoes shining? If you were a miller, And a mill wheel grinding, I'd not miss my colored blouse, And my soft shoes shining. Save your love through loneliness, Save your love through sorrow, I gave you my onlyness, Give me your tomorrow. If I worked my hands on wood, Would you still love me? I'd answer you yes I would. And would you not be above me? If I were a carpenter, And you were a lady, I'd marry you anyway, I'd have your baby. Save your love through loneliness, Save your love through sorrow, I gave you my onlyness, Give me your tomorrow. --- If I Were a Carpenter - Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash