Rankins - Farewell To Lochaber lyrics

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Farewell to Lochaber,<br />

Farewell to my Jean<br />

Where heartsome with her I have many days been<br />

For Lochaber no more<br />

Lochaber no more<br />

We'll maybe return to Lochaber no more<br />

These tears that I shed<br />

They are all for my dear<br />

And no for the dangers attending on wier<br />

Tho' born on rough seas<br />

To a far distant shore<br />

Maybe to return to Lochaber no more<br />

Tho' hurricanes rise<br />

Tho' rise every wind<br />

No tempest can equal the storm in my mind<br />

Tho' loudest of thunders<br />

On louder waves roar<br />

There's nothing like leaving my love on that shore<br />

To leave thee behind me<br />

My heart is so pained<br />

But by ease that's inglorious no fame can be gained<br />

And beauty and love's<br />

The reward of the brave<br />

And I maun deserve it before I can crave<br />

The glory, my Jeannie,<br />

Maun plead my excuse<br />

Since honour commands me, how can I refuse<br />

Without it I ne'er<br />

Can have merit for thee<br />

And losing thy favour I'd better not be<br />

I go then, my lass,<br />

To win honour and fame<br />

And if I should chance to come glorious home,<br />

I'll bring a heart to thee<br />

With love running o'er<br />

And then I'll leave the and Lochaber no more