If I was a blackbird (irish trad.)

Romantic old ballad, probably originated in Ireland. My take uses 3-part harmonies, real voices, and a Martin D-42AR (adirondack/amazon) If I was a blackbird I am a young sailor, my story is sad For once I was carefree and a bold sailor lad I courted a lassie by night and by day But now she has left me and sailed far away Oh if I was a blackbird, could whistle and sing I’d follow the vessel my true love sails in And in the top rigging I would there build my nest And I’