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