I have wandered this earth
For the treasures that she gives
I have sailed the mighty oceans round
But 'tis lately I have yearned
To my homeland I'll return
To see again my dear old belfast town.
To meander once again
Down the shankhill's narrow lanes
Or the sandy row to wander up and down
From the city halls I'll walk
To the finaghy and back
When I see again my dear old belfast town.
There she stands in command
Of my forefather's land
And she still wears the dear old british crown
And though battle scarred she'll be
She'll still be dear to me
When I see again my dear old belfast town.