Folk and Traditional Song Lyrics:
Green Shores of Fogo
The Green Shores of Fogo
The Green Shores of Fogo
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
Fare ye well to the green shores of Fogo
Fare ye well Katie dear true and kind
For where ever I'll be I'll be true to thee
Since old Fogo I'm leaving behind
Now Katie give over your sighing
And don't be downhearted for me
It's my fortune I'm off for to trying
In a far distant land o'er the sea
There's a dark cloud of sorrow hanging over 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
Fare ye well to the green shores of Fogo
Fare ye well Katie dear true and kind
For where ever I'll be I'll be true to thee
Since old Fogo I'm leaving behind
as sung by Des Walsh
[Also Hickerson on Drive Dull Care Away - AJS]
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