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 my six ribbons to tie back your hair.
Yellow and brown, blue as the sky,
Red as my blood, green as your land.

If I were 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 comforting care.

But I am a simple man, etc.

If I were a minstrel etc.

So be not afraid, my love, you're never alone, love,
While you wear my ribbons tyin' back your hair.

I think that's most of it, hope it helps.
Clive

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