Farewell nova scotia The sun was sinking down in the west The birds were singing on every tree All nature seemed to be at rest But still there was no rest for me Chorus: Farewell to Nova Scotia The sea-bound coast may your mountains dark and dreary be For when I am far away On the briny ocean tossed Will you ever heave a sigh and a wish for me I grieve to leave my native land I grieve to leave my comrades all And my aged loving parents whom I held so dear And the bonny, bonny lass who I do adore I have three brothers and they are at rest Their arms are folded on their chests But a poor, weary sailor the likes of me Must be tossed and forgotten On the deep, blue sea