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 Id 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, youre never alone love
While you wear my ribbons, tiein 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 tiein back your hair
[FEMALE VOICE] Toor--lee, toor--lie, all I can share
I gave you six ribbons to tie back your hair