Mary, Christine & Del: So farewell to God's own country We are Irish and we sail upon the tide Gone to seek a better place It's the story of our race
Tears have always flowed from God's own country The nation's children scattered far and wide But no matter where we roam We will still call Ireland home
If we never do return to God's own country We will carry it within us til we die Yes a new course is set, but we'll never forget What we owe to the country where our forefathers lie Though we know we must part it's with such heavy heart And with tears in our eyes as we say our last goodbye
So farewell to God's own country We are Irish and we sail upon the tide Gone to seek a better place It's the story of our race