The Carpenter
Guy Clark
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Let us now praise a carpenter and the things that he made And the way that he lived by the tools of his trade I can still hear his hammer singing ten penny time Working by the hour till the day he died Oh he was tough as a crowbar quick as a chisel Fair as a plane and true as a level He was straight as a chalkline and right as a rule He was square with the world he took good care of his tools Oh he worked his hands in wood from the crib to the coffin With a care and a love you don't see too often He built boats out of wood big boats working in a shipyard Mansions on the hill and a birdhouse in the backyard He was tough as a crowbar He said anything that's worth cuttin' down a tree for Is worth doin' right don't the Lord love a two by four Well they asked him how to do some he'd say just like Noah built the ark You got to hold your mouth right son and never miss your mark To be tough as a crowbar
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Written by: GUY CLARK
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11 facts about this song
Song Description"The Carpenter" is a one-of-a-kind song by Guy Clark, an American folk singer-songwriter. It describes the hardworking life of a carpenter and resonates with the authenticity and grounded spirit of the working class.
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Album InformationThe song is a part of Guy Clark's album "Workbench Songs", released in 2006. The album is Clark’s eleventh studio album, and it continues to reflect the singer-songwriter tradition.
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GenreGuy Clark's "The Carpenter" belongs to the genre of Country and Folk, representing an element of traditional music.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "The Carpenter" are deeply evocative and raw. They tell a tale of hard life, sweat, and daily toil that a carpenter goes through, reflecting on the dignity and pride they have in their work.
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CollaborationThe song is co-written by Verlon Thompson, a fellow country artist and a long-time collaborator with Guy Clark.
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Critical Acclaim"The Carpenter" was well-received by critics. The album "Workbench Songs" was nominated for "Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album" at the Grammy Awards in 2007.
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PerformanceGuy Clark played this song during many of his live performances. Despite his gnarled voice, Clark managed to deliver the raw emotion of the lyrics, leaving a profound impact on the audience.
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ThemesThe song emphasizes the themes of manual labor, the satisfaction derived from hands-on work, and the reality of making a living.
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InspirationsClark is known for writing songs based on his friends and real-life experiences. The carpenter in the song can be seen as a metaphor for his own craft of songwriting, where he builds stories with his lyrics.
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Cultural ImpactGuy Clark’s “The Carpenter” is considered an example of the Americana genre, holding an important place in American folk and country music scene.
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LegacyGuy Clark is now considered one of the most respected singer-songwriters of his generation. His work, including songs like "The Carpenter", has influenced many other musicians.
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