If I Were a Carpenter
Tim Hardin
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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 through loneliness Save my love through sorrow I give you my only-ness Give me your tomorrow If I worked my hands in wood, would you still love me? Answer me, babe: "yes I would, I'd put you above me" If a miller were my trade, at a mill wheel grinding Would you miss your color box, your soft shoes shining Save my love through loneliness Save my love through sorrow I give you my only-ness Give me your tomorrow If I were a carpenter, and you were a lady Would you marry me anyway? Would you have my baby? Would you marry me anyway? Would you have my baby?
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13 facts about this song
Song Moniker"If I Were a Carpenter" is often associated with Bobby Darin or Johnny Cash, but the song was originally written and performed by Tim Hardin.
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ReleaseTim Hardin first released "If I Were a Carpenter" in 1966 on his album, "Tim Hardin 1."
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CompositionThe song is a folk composition that displays Hardin's talent for poetic lyrics.
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Song InsightsThe song explores a class barrier that could exist in relationships, asking if his lover would still be with him if he were a carpenter and she were a lady.
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CoversIt was covered numerous times by various artists, such as Bobby Darin, who made the song popular in 1966, and Johnny Cash and June Carter, who won a Grammy for their version in 1970.
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Chart PerformanceBobby Darin's version reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1966 and became a gold record.
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Live PerformancesTim Hardin performed "If I Were a Carpenter" at the Woodstock festival in 1969.
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Iconic StatusThe song is considered one of the 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll according to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Tribute to HardinAs a tribute to Tim Hardin, Robert Plant recorded a cover of "If I Were a Carpenter" for the tribute album "Reason to Believe: The Complete Mercury Studio Recordings."
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Wild VersionsThe Four Tops made an epic soul version while Bob Seger did an acoustic rock version.
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Impact on Popular CultureThe song has been featured in many films and TV shows, including "How We Used To Live," "Heartbeat," and "Peak Practice."
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Overseas VersionA French version of the song, "Si j'étais un charpentier," was sung by Johnny Hallyday.
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LifespanThough Tim Hardin died relatively young, his music, especially "If I Were a Carpenter," has continued to resonate with listeners and musicians alike, being covered and re-imagined in various styles and genres.
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