If I Were A Carpenter (With June Carter Cash)
Johnny Cash · Other Songs - Johnny Cash
Johnny:
If i were a carpenter
And you were a lady.
Would you marry me anyway?
Would you have my baby?
June:
If you were a carpenter
and i were a lady.
I'd marry you anyway.
I'd have your baby.
Johnny:
If a tinker was my trade
Would i still find you?
June:
I'd be carryin the pot you made
Followin behind you.
Both:
Save you're love through lonelyness
Save you're love through sorrow
Johnny:
I gave you my onlyness
Both:
Give me you're tomorrow
Johnny:
If I were a miller
at a mill wheel grinding,
would you miss your colored blouse,
and your soft shoe shining?
June:
If you were a miller
at a mill wheel grinding
I'd not miss my colored blouse
and my soft shoe shining
Both:
Save you're love through lonelyness
Save you're love through sorrow
Johnny:
I gave you my onlyness
Give me your tomorrow
If worked my hands in wood
Would you still love me?
June:
I'd answer you yes i would
Johnny:
And would you not be above me?
If i were a carpenter
And you were a lady
June:
I'd marry you anyway
I'd have your baby
Both:
Save you're love through lonelyness
Save you're love through sorrow
Johnny:
I gave you my onlyness
Both:
Give me you're tomorrow
If i were a carpenter
And you were a lady.
Would you marry me anyway?
Would you have my baby?
June:
If you were a carpenter
and i were a lady.
I'd marry you anyway.
I'd have your baby.
Johnny:
If a tinker was my trade
Would i still find you?
June:
I'd be carryin the pot you made
Followin behind you.
Both:
Save you're love through lonelyness
Save you're love through sorrow
Johnny:
I gave you my onlyness
Both:
Give me you're tomorrow
Johnny:
If I were a miller
at a mill wheel grinding,
would you miss your colored blouse,
and your soft shoe shining?
June:
If you were a miller
at a mill wheel grinding
I'd not miss my colored blouse
and my soft shoe shining
Both:
Save you're love through lonelyness
Save you're love through sorrow
Johnny:
I gave you my onlyness
Give me your tomorrow
If worked my hands in wood
Would you still love me?
June:
I'd answer you yes i would
Johnny:
And would you not be above me?
If i were a carpenter
And you were a lady
June:
I'd marry you anyway
I'd have your baby
Both:
Save you're love through lonelyness
Save you're love through sorrow
Johnny:
I gave you my onlyness
Both:
Give me you're tomorrow
If I Were A Carpenter (With June Carter Cash)
Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash deliver a tender duet on this classic recording, blending their signature country sound with a heartfelt narrative about a craftsman's devotion. The song, originally written by June Carter, explores themes of domestic life and the quiet dignity of manual labor, reflecting the couple's deep personal connection. Their harmonies and Cash's distinctive vocal delivery create an intimate atmosphere that defines their collaborative era. This track stands as a testament to their partnership, capturing the essence of their musical style while addressing universal emotions through a story of everyday life.