The Proposal

The Proposal
By Melody Beerbower, October 11, 2011
Tune: Blow the Man Down (In case you couldn't guess.  I was lazy and didn't change the in between lines.)

Went to the garden in spring time to propose to you.
Way, hey, blow the man down!
When suddenly I forgot what to do!
Give me some time to blow the man down.

I knelt to the ground, but could think of nothing to say.
Way, hey, blow the man down!
So I thought, "Maybe I'll do this some other day."
Give me some time to blow the man down.

I reached into my pocket to pull out the ring.
Way, hey, blow the man down!
But when I put in my hand I couldn't feel a thing.
Give me some time to blow the man down.

I was down an my knees, and didn't know what to do.
Way, hey, blow the man down!
So I just pretend I was tying my shoe.
Give me some time to blow the man down.

You looked at my oddly, but didn't say a thing.
Way, hey, blow the man down!
I cursed the loss of that diamond ring.
Give me some time to blow the man down.

Then you went off to college, and I went of to war.
Way, hey, blow the man down!
Now I've come back, and I here to implore.
Give me some time to blow the man down.

I have a ring in my hand, and I'm down on my knees,
Way, hey, blow the man down!
And I'm asking you dearest, will you marry me, please?
Give me some time to blow the man down.


That is an easy and fun tune to put lyrics to, although these are the only ones I've ever put to it. 

I hope everyone is enjoying this warm, spring-like day. I can't wait for a blizzard...