"If I Were a Carpenter" by Bobby Darin is a well-known folk song written by Tim Hardin. Darin recorded and released his version in 1966, and it became one of his most successful later-career hits, reaching No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is a tender and poetic love ballad, where the singer questions whether his love would remain true if he were a simple working man rather than someone of status. The lyrics emphasize love and devotion beyond material wealth. Many artists have covered the