Farewell To Nova Scotia
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[Verso 1]
G
The sun was setting in the west
Em G D Em
The birds were singing on every tree
G D
All nature seemed inclined to rest
G Em G D Em
But still there was no rest for me
[Refrão]
D G
Farewell to Nova Scotia the sea-bound coast
Em G D Em
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
G D
For when I am far away on your briny ocean tossed
G Em G D Em
Will you ever leave a sigh or a wish for me
[Verso 2]
G
I greive to leave my native land
Em G D Em
I grieve to leave my comrades all
G D
And my parents whom I held so dear
G Em G D Em
And the bonny, bonny lassie that I do adore
[Refrão]
D G
Farewell to Nova Scotia the sea-bound coast
Em G D Em
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
G D
For when I am far away on your briny ocean tossed
G Em G D Em
Will you ever leave a sigh or a wish for me
[Verso 2]
G
The drums they do beat and the wards do alarm
Em G D Em
The Captain calls, I must obey
G D
So farewell farewell to my Nova Scotia home
G Em G D Em
For it's early in the morning that I'm far, far away
[Refrão]
D G
Farewell to Nova Scotia the sea-bound coast
Em G D Em
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
G D
For when I am far away on your briny ocean tossed
G Em G D Em
Will you ever leave a sigh or a wish for me
[Verso 2]
G
I had three brothers and they are at rest
Em Bm F#m
Their arms are folded on their chests
A E
But a poor simple sailor just like me
A F#m Bm F#m
Must be tossed and driven on the deep, blue sea
[Refrão]
D G
Farewell to Nova Scotia the sea-bound coast
Em G D Em
Let your mountains dark and dreary be
G D
For when I am far away on your briny ocean tossed
G Em G D Em
Will you ever leave a sigh or a wish for me
How to play Farewell To Nova Scotia
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.