Rankins - Farewell To Lochaber Lyrics
(Traditional)Farewell to Lochaber,Farewell to my JeanWhere heartsome with her I have many days beenFor Lochaber no moreLochaber no moreWe'll maybe return to Lochaber no moreThese tears that I shedThey are all for my dearAnd no for the dangers attending on wierTho' born on rough seasTo a far distant shoreMaybe to return to Lochaber no moreTho' hurricanes riseTho' rise every windNo tempest can equal the storm in my mindTho' loudest of thundersOn louder waves roarThere's nothing like leaving my love on that shoreTo leave thee behind meMy heart is so painedBut by ease that's inglorious no fame can be gainedAnd beauty and love'sThe reward of the braveAnd I maun deserve it before I can craveThe glory, my Jeannie,Maun plead my excuseSince honour commands me, how can I refuseWithout it I ne'erCan have merit for theeAnd losing thy favour I'd better not beI go then, my lass,To win honour and fameAnd if I should chance to come glorious home,I'll bring a heart to theeWith love running o'erAnd then I'll leave the and Lochaber no more
