Farewell To Nova Scotia - The Irish Rovers

Farewell To Nova Scotia - The Irish Rovers

On the Shores Of Americay, 1971

2:56

traditional, c. 1919

This song was adapted from the Scottish lament "The Soldier's Adieu" written by Robert Tannahill.  It has been covered by many artists, particularly Canadian ones, like Gordon Lightfoot.  As the title indicates, it's a sailor's adieu to his beloved homeland as he's called to service.  "The drums do beat / And the horns do alarm / My captain calls, I must obey / Farewell, farewell to Nova Scotia's charms."  The Rovers play it straight, with that innate nautical feel the Irish seem to be able to conjure.