= The House Carpenter's Daughter
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"The House Carpenter's Daughter" is a folk song that has its origins in the British Isles and has been passed down through oral tradition. The song tells the story of a woman who is torn between her loyalty to her husband and her former lover, who comes back to tempt her with promises of a better life. The themes of love, loss, and betrayal are central to the song, and it often reflects the struggles of women in traditional societies.
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