Farewell To Lochaber

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[Verse 1]

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Farewell to Lochaber, farewell to my Jean,
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Where heartsome wi' her I ha'e mony days been,
                          Em
For Lochaber no more, Lochaber no more,
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We'll maybe return to Lochaber no more.
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These tears that I shed they are all for my dear,
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And no' for the dangers attending my weir;
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Tho' borne on rough seas to a far distant shore.
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Maybe to return to Lochaber no more.


[Verse 2]

       D                       Em
Though hurricanes rise, though rise ev'ry wind,
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No tempest can equal the storm in my mind;
                           Em
Tho loudest of thunders or louder waves roar,
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There's nothing like leavin' my love on the shore.
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To leave thee behind me, my heart is sair pain'd,
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But by ease that's inglorious no fame can be gain'd;
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And beauty and love's the reward of the brave,
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And I maun deserve it before I can crave.


[Verse 3]

     D                      Em
Then glory, my Jeanie, maun plead my excuse,
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Since honour commands me, how can I refuse?
                            Em
Without it I ne'er can have merrit for thee;
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And losing thy favour, I'd better not be.
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I go then, my lass, to win honour and fame;
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And if I should chance to come gloriously hame,
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I'll bring a heart to thee, with love running o'er,
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And then I'll leave thee an' Lochaber no more.