Six Ribbons – Jon English
“Six Ribbons” written and sung by Jon English was the theme song for the Australian mini-series “Against the Wind”. The song tells the touching story of an impoverished man giving all he has “6 ribbons” to the lady he loves. It’s evocative symbolism and waltz rhythm (@35bpm) make it a good choice for a Wedding First Dance.
“If I were a minstrel, I’d sing you six love songs,
To tell all the 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”
“If I were a minstrel, I’d sing you six love songs,
To tell all the world, of the love that we share
So be not afraid my love, you’re never alone love,
While you wear my ribbons, tyin’ 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 your hair
Tooralee, tooralie, all I can share,
I gave you six ribbons, to tie back your hair”