Tribute to Newfoundland

Lyrics of this tune were written by John Barr aka "Little" John Cameron from Blantyre, Scotland and Torbay, NL It speaks of the strong feelings Newfoundlandlanders have for their home. Key of D

Twas just a year ago today, I left my emerald isle,
To the shores of lovely Newfoundland, I've traveled many a mile;
The people there they welcomed me with open heart and hand,
Sure, I thought that I was home again in dear old Ireland.

There's Kellys, Murphys and Malones, Ryans and O'Hares,
As fine a bunch of lads, me boys, as ever can compare;
As farmers and as fishermen they came across the sea,
To this island they call Newfoundland, my second home to me.

From Corner Brook to Carbonear and on to old St. John's,
You'll always find a welcome there and hear some Irish songs;
It lifts my heart and it fills my eyes to hear those songs again,
And it makes us proud that we can say we are Irishmen.

When the time has come and I must go to my land across the sea,
This lovely isle of Newfoundland will still be calling me.

From her pine-clad hills and mountain glens,
To her shores of shingle and sand;
God bless and keep you as you are...
We love you, Newfoundland.

God bless and keep you as you are...
We love you, Newfoundland.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Tribute
• to
• Newfoundland
• button
• accordion
• Celtic
• Irish
• tune

[andyfedel]

alright now you went an put a little lump in my throat as i was reading the words. that means its time to go. so i had a wonderful time listening to your excellent accordian playing and i'll drop by again some time down the road. take care. also nice china cabinet. ha, ha.

[labradornl]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[MrTallfiddle]

Great tune, and glad to hear it again "God bless and keep you as you are, we love thee, Newfoundland"...and Labrador of course....