[Intro]
[Verse]
The sun was sinking in the West
The birds were singing on every tree
All nature seemed to be at rest
But alas, there was no rest for me
[Chorus]
Farewell to Nova Scotia, your sea-bound coast
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
When I am far away on the briny ocean tossed
Will you ever heave a sigh or wish for me
[Verse]
I grieve to leave my native home
I grieve to leave my comrades all
My parents whom I love so dear
And the bonny, bonny lass I do adore
[Chorus]
Farewell to Nova Scotia, your sea-bound coast
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
When I am far away on the briny ocean tossed
Will you ever heave a sigh or wish for me
[Instrumental]
[Verse]
I have three brothers and they are dressed
Their arms are folded on their breast
But a poor simple sailor just like me
Must be tossed and driven on the deep dark sea
[Chorus]
Farewell to Nova Scotia, your sea-bound coast
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
When I am far away on the briny ocean tossed
Will you ever heave a sigh or wish for me
[Verse]
The drums are beating, the wars do alarm
My captain calls, I must obey
Farewell, farewell to Nova Scotia s charms
It s early in the morning, I am bound far away
[Chorus]
Farewell to Nova Scotia, your sea-bound coast
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
When I am far away on the briny ocean tossed
Will you ever heave a sigh or wish for me
[Chorus]
Farewell to Nova Scotia, your sea-bound coast
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
When I am far away on the briny ocean tossed
Will you ever heave a sigh or wish for me