DGDG
[Verse 1]
DEm
Farewell to Lochaber, farewell to my Jean,
DGD
Where heartsome wi' her I ha'e mony days been,
Em
For Lochaber no more, Lochaber no more,
DGD
We'll maybe return to Lochaber no more.
ABmG
These tears that I shed they are all for my dear,
DADG
And no' for the dangers attending my weir;
AmGEA
Tho' borne on rough seas to a far distant shore.
D
Maybe to return to Lochaber no more.
[Verse 2]
DEm
Though hurricanes rise, though rise ev'ry wind,
DGD
No tempest can equal the storm in my mind;
Em
Tho loudest of thunders or louder waves roar,
DGD
There's nothing like leavin' my love on the shore.
ABmG
To leave thee behind me, my heart is sair pain'd,
DADG
But by ease that's inglorious no fame can be gain'd;
AmGEA
And beauty and love's the reward of the brave,
D
And I maun deserve it before I can crave.
[Verse 3]
DEm
Then glory, my Jeanie, maun plead my excuse,
DGD
Since honour commands me, how can I refuse?
Em
Without it I ne'er can have merrit for thee;
DGD
And losing thy favour, I'd better not be.
ABmG
I go then, my lass, to win honour and fame;
DADG
And if I should chance to come gloriously hame,
AmGEA
I'll bring a heart to thee, with love running o'er,
D
And then I'll leave thee an' Lochaber no more.