This song has been done by many artists before, but I haven t been able to find the
anywhere. But I got some and figured I would share them with all of you!
The chord pattern for the first verse is repeated for all of the verses as well as the
Play it loud and proud.
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[INTRO]
[VERSE 1]
The sun was setting in the west
The birds were singing on every tree
All nature seemed inclined for to rest
But still there was no rest for me
[CHORUS]
Farewell to Nova Scotia, you seabound coast
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
For when I am far away on the briny ocean tossed
Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me?
[VERSE II]
I grieve to leave my native land
I grieve to leave my comrades all
And my parents, whom I held so dear
And my bonny, bonny lassie that I do adore
[CHORUS]
Farewell to Nova Scotia, you seabound coast
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
For when I am far away on the briny ocean tossed
Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me?
[VERSE III]
The drums do beat and the wars do alarm
My captain calls, I must obey
So farewell, farewell to Nova Scotia s charm
For it s early in the morning, I ll be far, far away
[CHORUS]
Farewell to Nova Scotia, you seabound coast
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
For when I am far away on the briny ocean tossed
Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me?
[VERSE IV]
I have three brothers and they are at rest
Their arms are folded on their breasts
But a poor and simple sailor just like me
Must be tossed and driven on the dark, blue sea