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