it was a' for our rightfu' king
it was a' for our rightfu' king
we left fair scotland's strand;
it was a' for our rightfu' king
we e'er saw irish land, my dear,
we e'er saw irish land.
now a' is done that men can do,
and a' is done in vain;
my love and native land fareweel,
for i maun cross the main, my dear,
for i maun cross the main.
he turn'd him right and round about,
upon the irish shore;