Standard (EADGBE)

Intro

If I were a minstrel, I'd sing you six love songs

To tell the whole world of the love that we share

If I were a merchant, I'd bring you six diamonds

With six blood red roses, for my love to wear

But I am a simple man, a poor common farmer

So take these six ribbons, to tie back your hair

Yellow and brown, blue as the sky

Red as my blood, green as your eyes

If I was a nobleman, I'd bring you six carriages

With six snow white horses to take you anywhere

If I were the Emperor I’d build you six palaces

With six hundred servants for comfort and fare

But I am a simple man, a poor common farmer

So take my six ribbons to tie back your hair

Instrumental

Key of G

If I were a minstrel, I'd sing you six love songs

To tell the whole world of the love that we share

So be not afraid my love, you’re never alone love

While you wear my ribbons, tie’in back your hair

Once I was a simple man, a poor common farmer

I gave you six ribbons, to tie back your hair

Toor--lee, toor--lai all I can share

Is only six ribbons tie’in back your hair

[FEMALE VOICE] Toor--lee, toor--lie, all I can share

I gave you six ribbons to tie back your hair