The Leaving Song

C               F
Hold out your hand, love
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We'll figure this out.
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You don't need to leave
      C         Bb
And never look back.

[Verse 2]
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But take your own time, love
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But give it a chance.
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There's life in these fields
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Like there's rhythm in dance.

[Verse 3]
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Stay by my side, love
Bb             F
And give it a doubt.
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Your brother has gone
      C              Bb
And my time's running out.

[Chorus]
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The dew's on the grass
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C               Gm Bb
We finish the glaaass
C               Gm Bb

The dawn's on it's way now
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My son leaves today, lord

[Verse 4]
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They whisper your name, Son
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Like they've put you to rest.
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We've kissed you and blest you,
        C           Bb
We've all done our best.

[Verse 5]
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Once I could swear, love
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I heard the wind sing
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It warned of this day
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And the cold it would bring.

[Verse 6]
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These northern lights shine, love
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Reflect on the Foyle
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They lead your way back
      C                Bb
To your own piece of soil.

[Chorus]
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The dew's on the grass
C                Gm Bb
We finish the glass
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The dawn's on it's way now
C                Gm Bb
My son leaves today Lord
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God help me I pray Lord
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God help me I pray Lord.

[Verse 7]
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Slip out the door, love
Bb               F
But don't say goodbye.
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Just take one last look
     C                 Bb
At these northwestern skies.