Farewell To Lochaber Lyrics - Singles - Rankins

(Traditional) 

Farewell to Lochaber, 

Farewell to my Jean 

Where heartsome with her I have many days been 

For Lochaber no more 

Lochaber no more 

We'll maybe return to Lochaber no more 

These tears that I shed 

They are all for my dear 

And no for the dangers attending on wier 

Tho' born on rough seas 

To a far distant shore 

Maybe to return to Lochaber no more 

Tho' hurricanes rise 

Tho' rise every wind 

No tempest can equal the storm in my mind 

Tho' loudest of thunders 

On louder waves roar 

There's nothing like leaving my love on that shore 

To leave thee behind me 

My heart is so pained 

But by ease that's inglorious no fame can be gained 

And beauty and love's 

The reward of the brave 

And I maun deserve it before I can crave 

The glory, my Jeannie, 

Maun plead my excuse 

Since honour commands me, how can I refuse 

Without it I ne'er 

Can have merit for thee 

And losing thy favour I'd better not be 

I go then, my lass, 

To win honour and fame 

And if I should chance to come glorious home, 

I'll bring a heart to thee 

With love running o'er 

And then I'll leave the and Lochaber no more