If I were a minstrel I'd sing you six love songs To tell the whole world Of the love that we shared
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 eye)
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 (Yellow and brown) I'd build you six palaces (Blue as the sky) With six hundred servants (Red as my blood) For comforting care (Green as your eyes)
But I am a simple man A poor common farmer So take my six ribbons To tie back your hair
If I where a minstrel I'd sing you six love songs To tell the whole world Of the love that we shared
So don't afraid, my love, You're never alone, love While you wear my ribbons Tying back your hair
Once I was a simple man A poor common farmer I gave you six ribbons To tie back your hair
(Tooralee, tooralie All I can share Is only six ribbons To tie back my hair)
All I can share Is only six ribbons To tie back your hair
