The sun was setting in the west,
the birds were singing on every tree.
All nature seemed inclined for a rest,
but still there was no rest for me.
Farewell
Nova
Scotia, the sea -bound coast
Drift your mountains dark and dreary -beat
For when I am far away on
the flying ocean's coast
Will you ever breathe a
sigh and a wish for me?
I grieve to leave my native land,
I grieve to leave my comrades all,
And my ancient parents
whom I held so dear,
And the bonnie,
bonnie lass that I do adore.
Farewell, skull,
share the sea -bound coast
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
For when I'm far away on the
briny ocean coast
Will you ever breathe a sigh
and a wish for me?
The drums they do bleed,
and the wars do alarm
The captain calls, we must obey
So farewell, farewell to
Nova
Scotia's charms
For it's early in the morning,
I am far, far away
Farewell,
Nova
Scotia, the sea -bound coast
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
For when I am far away on the dry,
the ocean -crossed
Will you ever breathe a
sigh and a wish for me?
I have three brothers and they are at rest
Their arms are folded on their breasts
But a poor simple sailor just like me
Must be tossed and driven
on the dark blue sea
Farewell
Nova
Scotia, the sea -bound coast
Let your mountains dark and weary be
For when I am far away
on the bright ocean coast
Will you ever breathe a sigh
and a wish for me?
Will you ever breathe a sigh
and a wish for me?
Thank you.