Song of the Blacksmith

from Lincs to Land and Sea by Jan and Paul Ramsey

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Written from the perspective of the blacksmith’s wife whose pride for her husband is all too apparent. Before the full effect of the industrial revolution had been felt, the blacksmith’s standing in the community was substantial and his duties could range from dentist to veterinary surgeon, to undertaker and even doctor. Winn’s own brother was for a time the Fulletby blacksmith. A refrain has been added to the original poem.

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Song of the Blacksmith’s Wife (Winn / Ramsey)

My husband’s a blacksmith and where will you find
A man more industrious faithful and kind
He’s determined to thrive and in that we agree
And the ring of his anvil is music to me

Music to me music to me
And the ring of his anvil is music to me

Though dark his complexion and grimy his shirt
Hard are his hands and disfigured with dirt
Yet in that rude casket a jewel I see
And the ring of his anvil is music to me

To labour be ours though we’re really not poor
Industry has banished gaunt want from our door
For the blacksmith’s a man independent and free
And the ring of his anvil is music to me

At a distance from home I have seen with delight
Red sparks from his chimney illumine the night
And have heard the fast strokes from the anvil abound
And my heart has leapt at the musical sound

These strokes on the anvil say what do they prove
Forethought and affection industry and love
A resolve to be honest respected and free
That’s the tune on the anvil that’s music to me

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from Lincs to Land and Sea, released May 22, 2022
Winn/Ramsey

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Jan and Paul Ramsey Grimsby, UK

Jan and Paul first began singing together when they were students. Jan plays guitar and sings lead vocals, and Paul plays single reed harmonica and vocals. They are renowned for their close harmonies. Over the years they have performed extensively in the UK and overseas. They have held various residencies in UK folk clubs and are currently residents at Grimsby Folk Club. ... more

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