1. 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 carryin' the pots you made, followin' behind you.

R: Save your love through loneliness
Save your love though sorrow
I gave you my onlyness
Give me your tomorrow

2. 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 color blouse and my soft shoes shining.

R: Save your love through loneliness...

3. If I worked my hands in 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.

R: Save your love through loneliness...