Shores of Canada (The Ballad of Andrew Currie) - Rob Currie

Shores of Canada (The Ballad of Andrew Currie) Lyrics

VERSE 1:
In half an hour, my ship departs
Upon the evening tide
The time has come to make our prayers
And say our last goodbyes
For I'm leaving Scotland's beauty
The home of my forefathers here
Behind me
They say that in this new world
There's a spirit in the land
That welcomes weary travelers
And honest working men
To stake a claim and till the land
And build a brand new country with our hands
I'll find a river valley where I can build a sturdy home

Put my hands to work and work my fingers to the bone
And in four short years, God willing dear
I'll send your passage o'er
For you to join me
CHORUS:
So let's drink a final toast for luck
Before I'm on my way
And I I'll grieve for you, dear Molly
So much more than I can say
But I'll bless my country's name
On the shores of Canada tomorrow
VERSE 2:
Though it tears my heart to bid farewell
I know I cannot stay
The taxes of the crown be cursed
For these are troubled days
And an eldest son may bide
While a younger chase his fortune on the sea
Oh Father, you'll be proud of where our family's fortunes lay
And Mother, don't be weeping for your Andrew far away
For I'll wear our colours proudly
And my children shan't forget the land that bore them
And Molly, if you'll wait for me
Though four years be eternity
Before your silvery laugh I'll hear
Your slender form I see
I could not love another
And I will surely die if you forget me
CHORUS:
So let's drink a final toast for luck
Before I'm on my way
And I I'll grieve for you, dear Molly
So much more than I can say
But I'll bless my country's name
On the shores of Canada tomorrow
*Instrumental Break*
BRIDGE:
So forget me not, my country
For I am not lost to thee
Each night I shall sink into dreams
Your highlands for to see
And we'll sing your songs and tell your tales
And hold dear in our hearts
Your pride and glory
CHORUS:
So let's drink a final toast for luck
Before I'm on my way
And I I'll grieve for you, dear Molly
So much more than I can say
But I'll bless my country's name
On the shores of Canada tomorrow
Yes I'll bless my country's name
On the shores of Canada