Verse 1: Born to Zachariah Hildreth's name Hannah Sawtell shared that flame Number eight of nine to sing Started life a simple clerk Destiny had more at work Verse 2: Christmas bells rang clear and bright When Sophia Newton that night Pledged her love and took his name Northborough saw their future grow As the workbench days would flow Chorus: The craftsman of Lancaster Street Where three generations would meet From combs to machines, he made his way Building dreams day after day At one forty-nine, love took its stand Life shaped by a working man's hands Verse 3: Hattie Louisa blessed their days Bringing joy in countless ways Then young Clarence Edward came Though his time was far too brief Love would help them through their grief Chorus: The craftsman of Lancaster Street Where three generations would meet From combs to machines, he made his way Building dreams day after day At one forty-nine, love took its stand Life shaped by a working man's hands Verse 4: Leominster called them all to stay Where his skills would make their way Three generations, one strong home Building memories day by day As the years would slip away Bridge: Time flows like the river deep Through the promises we keep Three generations under one roof Weaving life upon time's woof Love endures beyond the years Through the laughter, through the tears Chorus: The craftsman of Lancaster Street Where three generations would meet From combs to machines, he made his way Building dreams day after day At one forty-nine, love took its stand Life shaped by a working man's hands Outro: Now he rests in Evergreen Where the stories flow between The craftsman's tale will always stay At one forty-nine, Lancaster way At one forty-nine, Lancaster way
