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1.
Farewell, old Scotia's bleak domains,
Far dearer than the torrid plains,
Where rich ananas blow!
Farewell, a mother's blessing dear,
A brother's sigh, a sister's tear,
My Jean's heart-rending throe!
Farewell, my Bess! Tho' thou'rt bereft
Of my paternal care,
A faithful brother I have left,
My part in him thou'lt share!
Adieu too, to you too,
My Smith, my bosom frien';
When kindly you mind me,
O, then befriend my Jean!
2.
What bursting anguish tears my heart?
From thee, my Jeany, must I part?
Thou, weeping, answ'rest: 'No!'
Alas! misfortune stares my face,
And points to ruin and disgrace -
I for thy sake must go!
Thee, Hamilton, and Aiken dear,
A grateful, warm adieu:
I with a much-indebted tear
Shall still remember you!
All-hail, then, the gale then
Wafts me from thee, dear shore!
It rustles, and whistles -
I'll never see thee more!
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Farewell, old Scotia's bleak domains,
Far dearer than the torrid plains,
Where rich ananas blow!
Farewell, a mother's blessing dear,
A brother's sigh, a sister's tear,
My Jean's heart-rending throe!
Farewell, my Bess! Though you are bereft
Of my paternal care,
A faithful brother I have left,
My part in him you will share!
Adieu too, to you too,
My Smith, my bosom friend;
When kindly you remember me,
O, then befriend my Jean!
What bursting anguish tears my heart?
From you, my Jeany, must I part?
You, weeping, answered: 'No!'
Alas! misfortune stares (in) my face,
And points to ruin and disgrace -
I for your sake must go!
You, Hamilton, and Aiken dear,
A grateful, warm adieu:
I with a much-indebted tear
Shall still remember you!
All-hail, then, the gale then
Wafts me from you, dear shore!
It rustles, and whistles -
I will never see you more!
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