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]
G
[VERSE 1]
G
The sun was setting in the west
Em
The birds were singing on every tree
G D
All nature seemed inclined for to rest
Em C Em
But still there was no rest for me
[CHORUS]
G
Farewell to Nova Scotia, you seabound coast
Em
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
G D
For when I am far away on the briny ocean tossed
Em C Em
Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me?
[VERSE II]
G
I grieve to leave my native land
Em
I grieve to leave my comrades all
G D
And my parents, whom I held so dear
Em C Em
And my bonny, bonny lassie that I do adore
[CHORUS]
G
Farewell to Nova Scotia, you seabound coast
Em
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
G D
For when I am far away on the briny ocean tossed
Em C Em
Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me?
[VERSE III]
G
The drums do beat and the wars do alarm
Em
My captain calls, I must obey
G D
So farewell, farewell to Nova Scotia's charm
Em C Em
For it's early in the morning, I'll be far, far away
[CHORUS]
G
Farewell to Nova Scotia, you seabound coast
Em
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
G D
For when I am far away on the briny ocean tossed
Em C Em
Will you ever heave a sigh or a wish for me?
[VERSE IV]
G
I have three brothers and they are at rest
Em
Their arms are folded on their breasts
G D
But a poor and simple sailor just like me
Em C Em
Must be tossed and driven on the dark, blue sea
