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