THE GREEN SHORES OF FOGO
THE GREEN SHORES OF FOGO – Traditional
Our barque leaves this harbour tomorrow
Across the wide ocean to go,
And Katie, a burden of sorrow,
It is more than I wish you to know.
Chorus: Fare you well to the green shores of Fogo,
Fare you well Katie dear true and kind,
For where'er I may be I'll be true to thee,
Since old Fogo I'm leaving behind.
Now Katie, give over your sighing
And don't be down-hearted for me,
It's my fortune I'm after seeking
In a far distant land o'er the sea.
There's a dark cloud of sorrow hanging o'er me,
There's a precious great weight on my mind,
For I know there's one loving me truly
In old Fogo I'm leaving behind.
Our barque leaves this harbour tomorrow
Across the wide ocean to go,
And Katie, a burden of sorrow,
It is more than I wish you to know.
Chorus: Fare you well to the green shores of Fogo,
Fare you well Katie dear true and kind,
For where'er I may be I'll be true to thee,
Since old Fogo I'm leaving behind.
Now Katie, give over your sighing
And don't be down-hearted for me,
It's my fortune I'm after seeking
In a far distant land o'er the sea.
There's a dark cloud of sorrow hanging o'er me,
There's a precious great weight on my mind,
For I know there's one loving me truly
In old Fogo I'm leaving behind.