Farewell To Nova Scotia Chords

Standard (EADGBE)

Intro

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Verse 1

GThe sun was setting in the west

EmThe birds were singing on every tree

All nGature seemed incDlined for to rest

But sEmtill there wCas no rEmest 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

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

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