Lyrics of "Six Ribbons", sung by Jon English : 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 / and 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 / if I were the Emperor / I'd build you six palaces / with six hundred servants / for comfort 'n' fare / so be not afraid, love / you're never alone, love / while you wear my ribbons / tying back your hair / but I am a simple man / a poor common farmer / so take my six ribbons / tying back your hair...