It was all for oor rightful king we left fair Scotland's strand It was all for oor rightful king we e'er saw Irish land We e'er saw Irish land Noo a' is done that men can dae and a' is done in vain My love my native land fareweel for I maun cross the main For I maun cross the main He's turned him right and roond aboot upon the Irish shore He's gied his bridle reins a shake wi' adieu for ever more Adieu for ever more The soldier frae the wars returns the sailor frae the main But I hae perted frae my love nae mair tae meet again Nae mair tae meet again When day is gane and night is come and a' fowk gang tae sleep I think on him that's far awa' the lee lang nicht and weep The lee lang nicht and weep