Intro:
C D C D C D C D
Verse
G C D G
The sun was setting in the west
Em C Bm Em Em
And the birds were singing on every tree
G D
All nature seemed inclined for a rest
Em C Bm C D
But still there was no rest for me
C
So Farewell to Nova Scotia
G
your sea-bound coast
Em C Bm Em Em
To your mountains dark to your hills and streams
G D
I am bound far away on the briny ocean tossed
Em C Bm C D
Will you ever heave a sigh and a wish for me
Solo
C C G G
Em C Bm Em Em
G D D D
Em C Bm C D
Verse
G C D G
The drums they do beat to war the alarm
Em C Bm Em Em
The captain calls, we must obey
G D
So farewell, fare thee well To your Nova Scotian charms
Em C Bm C D
It’s early in the morning I am bound far away
Verse
G C D G
I grieve to leave my native land
Em C Bm Em Em
I grieve to leave my comrades all
G D
And my parents whom I love so dear
Em C Bm C D
And the bonny, bonny lass that I do adore
Solo
C C G G
Em C Bm Em Em
G D D D
Em C Bm C D
C
So Farewell to Nova Scotia
G
your sea-bound coast
Em C Bm Em Em
To your mountains dark to your hills and streams
G D
I am bound far away on the briny ocean tossed
Em C Bm C D C D G
Will you ever heave a sigh and a wish for me for me